Stay away from talking about inspiration/motivation for the story or themes included in your work. Save that for the call when you discuss your story more #askagent

We can be interested in a WIP, but usually we only offer rep for a complete MS (fiction). I probably wouldn't offer rep without seeing the final, query-ready product #askagent

It's ok if you plan to write multiple genres in the future, but you should choose the agent that's the best fit for that current manuscript and ask their policy on other genres. The call will clarify if they're willing to rep other genres in the future for you #askagent

Depends on policy. Corvisiero asks not to query multiple agents. If we think it's a fit for someone else, we share. Other agencies allow you to re-query. I'd wait a week at the least (or longer, if you get feedback and edit) to re-query, if allowed #askagent

Openness to editing and at least two or three other ideas cooking for future works. I need to know we're compatible (I am hugely editorial) and I need to be sure you have more than just the one story dancing around in your head #askagent

As for $$, I don't have a real answer. Every author contract is different. It depends on the house offering, genre/age, whether or not it's a one book deal or series. We don't really have a set "average price" unfortunately #askagent

also seeing a TON of WW2 still - mostly set in Germany, Russia, or Poland. Really hard for this to get picked up since everyone is writing it #askagent

I'm seeing a bunch of Chosen One storylines that aren't unique enough to stand out. Also seeing a ton of "suddenly discovering your powers" in MG and YA. Most feel like replays instead of a new twist to an old favorite #askagent

They should email you first to set up a call and get your phone number. Then you'll agree on a time that works to discuss your story #askagent

You really should only query one ms at a time. The exception is if you see a MSWL or get a personal request for one MS and are already querying a different one, then it's ok. #askagent

The actual pitch can definitely stay the same! If you have a personalization (that is more than just "I saw you love fantasy"), go ahead and add it, but your pitch can remain as is. #askagent

If they've already sent a rejection, most ask you not to resubmit unless it's been intensely revised. A no response policy usually signals not to resubmit. #askagent

You can query any agents you like, anywhere. There's no rule saying you can't be represented by an overseas agent. Depends what you want from the agent/house/relationship. =] #askagent

You should definitely mention it's a re-query. The only problem is, the agent may not see the new query before the old one. It's kind of a toss-up, but you are allowed to withdraw and re-query if you want to #askagent

I usually advise just giving a bit about you. At minimum, where you went to college, what you majored in, what your current job is, or current state you live in. Just give us a little feel of YOU #askagent

If you don't have offers after 6 months, it may be time to consider a deeper edit. After a year, I think you might consider moving to a new ms. Unless you see a specific MSWL, though, for your story. It's hard because depends how many passes you receive in that time #askagent

This is hard, because as a writer, you often are sold on a platform. Your YA readers may not be open to following you to an Adult platform, so your series might suffer (targeting a completely different audience). Most editors want you to stick to one age first #askagent

My personal fave is seeing something like, "I've written several articles for JOURNAL/MAGAZINE and my novel TITLE was published through HOUSE in YEAR." I've seen a lot of ways but always include the title, at the least. #askagent

An editor is a great avenue to really help fine tune the query, but don't forget you can turn to beta readers and whatnot to get some clarity before paying someone. If you really dislike writing queries, I would recommend an editor. #askagent

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