Hi! Neither @katenashagent or I are overly fussed about the synopsis but they are good to have at hand. I'd expect a succinct blow-by-blow of where the story is going. You can do the intriguing sales talk briefly in you pitch email (think elevator pitch)! #AskAgent

I find this particularly attractive in genres where it has traditionally been less common. #askagent

This is tricky to answer without knowing the book but I think unless the genre is so U.S. specific, I would say try for a UK agent. Much publishing is worldwide these days and UK has world leading commissioning. #askagent

Hi Pauline, great question! My favourite protagonists are often children or people past retirement age. A Man Called Ove and Elizabeth is Missing are some of my favourite books. Would love to see more in our submission inbox. #AskAgent

Hi @MarionETodd. We don't actually ask this at the Kate Nash Literary Agency, though I know some do. We appreciate if people let us know if they've had other full requests though. It means we might try to get to it quicker or know it's found an agent already! #askagent

Years ago publishers could be wary of books that had already been self-published but now that does not matter at all. If you want a publishing deal, do approach agents and with the revised text. #askagent

Q: "Do you help every step of the way?" A: Literary agents act as your career manager to find the right publisher(s) for your work, get the best and fair terms and help you achieve the success you deserve. #askagent

Q: "Is it best to compare agents rates?" A: Agents charge a commission which is published and the same for all their clients, in the UK usually about 15%. #askagent

Q. "When sending in a manuscript for children's book; should I do it page for page or just write it all on one page?" A: Guidelines on how to submit will be on the agency website (ours are here: katenashlit.co.uk/submissions/) and does vary by agency. #askagent

Q. "Is it best to look around to find the right agent that specialises in a certain area?" A: Agents specialise in certain areas so do research to find agents who represent the type of book you write. #askagent

I'll kick off this #AskAgent by introducing myself - I'm Lina, a new literary agent with the katenashlit.co.uk agency. I'm actively building a list of authors to find publishing deals for. @katenashagent and I are here until 9pm to answer any #querying questions!

Introducing @LinaLanglee and me from the Kate Nash Literary Agency. We are a UK agency specialising in fiction. I am based near Oxford and @LinaLanglee is in Edinburgh. Website for more info: katenashlit.co.uk Here for the next hour to answer your questions. #askagent

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