Can't say more than that without knowing specifics--would only encourage signing with an agent who can help ask and answer those questions intentionally, strategically, etc. With regards to 2nd q.: Age d/n matter to me if ms quality is strong; may affect career... (2) #askagent

Multiple genres = concrete, extended conversation about the nature of career-building. It's possible, but requires strategy, to build out careers across genres; some continuity & regularity is required/hoped for, to build audience dedication. (1) #askagent

Besides this, however, book publishing--as any other industry--should always be subject to a preference for the green and the sustainable, and we just need to do a better job for pushing for & maintaining this preference across infrastructures, policies, etc. (3) #askagent

The production of books, parchment, etc., is a long-term historical reality--and I would say that generally most climate change movements are rooted in realities and industries outside publishing itself. Where possible, I always prefer the energy-savvy approach. (2) #askagent

This is a v. good question--thx. Climate change & global warming reports have been on my radar since I was in high school debate. It may not be a satisfying answer, but I do generally agree that we're not building sufficient, large-scale infrastructure to cope. (1) #askagent

Thanks for this question! The most difficult thing is the disappointment over not placing or finding a home for v. worthwhile novels or proposals: as an agent, I don't take risks on quality; I do take risks on concept, as I do love the quirky. #askagent

Make sure to get the query deeply vetted! @QueryTracker forums have great critique forums. Besides this, read and practice as much of the content of @DonMaass' books on #writing as possible. I always decide based on pages, and look for ownership of craft. #querytip #askagent

Lol. This is a fun question. I genuinely think it depends on the agent. I prefer to be honest and transparent as possibl, so "this is not right for my list" = "I don't love this/want to represent it," and then if the writing needs work, I'll be direct & honest about it. #askagent

Yes!! NEVER stop querying. Don't let agents or publishers stall your forward progress. Keep the momentum going by querying until you have an offer. #askagent

I might not be the absolute best resource since I don't represent memoir, but I tend to think a memoir from a debut author does need to be complete. #askagent

Is this a real manuscript line? Curious to know (a) what genre, and (b) the greater context here. Cheeks similar to a lively popsicle? *eyebrows raised* #askagent

distinguishes New Adult from YA fiction, besides the older character, and adult fiction, besides (potentially) the voice and location. College-aged or New Adult-aged buyers don't know to look for something so particular; most don't need to. (2) #askagent

A little bit of a late #askagent response here, but looks like you may not have had one--it's both, in some sense. There are no hard rules for the genre, in large part because there is no hard audience--YA moves up and down easily, and so it's hard to answer the question what (1)

Depends on the contest, but almost entirely neutral--just because someone is entered into a writing contest d/n determine quality of the manuscript, and (to be entirely honest) neither does winning one. Number of entires, judges, etc.--so many details. Enter & query. #askagent

it is absolutely appropriate to ask what else they've sold. Some of that, but not all, can be found with a @PublishersLunch subscription as well #askagent

Thank you! We do really enjoy working together and we love taking author questions. #askagent

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I think everyone has different desires for a career in publishing. My only suggestion is know what you want and what kind of career you want and go for it. #askagent

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