Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips
Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips

KA Whitfield @Whit_Writes

@katenashagent @LinaLanglee #AskAgent Do you have a MSWL?
Replying to @Whit_Writes

I don't have a MWSL because I find looking at submissions a bit like clothes shopping - better to be open minded and see what's out there than have too many pre-fixed ideas. #askagent

Lina Langlee
@LinaLanglee
Literary Agent
Literary agent with @northlitagency . Graceless in the face of free food. Often forgets what goes on in DMs. she/her
21 MSWL
28 AskAgent

Anita Davison @AnitaSDavison

@katenashagent @LinaLanglee With such a wide variety of genres and sub-genre books flooding the market, aside from a well written story with engaging characters, what are you looking for in submissions for 2019? #askagent

I think a cracking story with a good voice will always work! Having said that, I am LOVING the trend towards gothic/horror and would love to sign some. And there's a lot of people who haven't seen themselves represented in many genres yet so would love more diversity #askagent

Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips

Stuart White 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @SWhitewriting

Hi Lina and Kate,
Thank you for putting on this session.
A lot of chat about it being harder to place YA with the publishers at the moment.
Are you finding this? Is MG selling well at the moment?
#askagent
Replying to @SWhitewriting

I think YA has been trickier in a last couple of years but it's still a super exciting innovative area in publishing. And there is always a market for middle grade, especially series and stories with international potential. #askagent

Lina Langlee
@LinaLanglee
Literary Agent
Literary agent with @northlitagency . Graceless in the face of free food. Often forgets what goes on in DMs. she/her
21 MSWL
28 AskAgent

KA Whitfield @Whit_Writes

@katenashagent @LinaLanglee #AskAgent Do you have a MSWL?

Wishlists are tricky because they are always changing BUT, I would definitely like to sign some ‘uplit’, a good crime procedural series and a bunch of YA. And I would love to see more diversity in all the aforementioned categories! #AskAgent

Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips
Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips
Lina Langlee
@LinaLanglee
Literary Agent
Literary agent with @northlitagency . Graceless in the face of free food. Often forgets what goes on in DMs. she/her
21 MSWL
28 AskAgent

Elizabeth Frattaroli @ELIZFRAT

@katenashagent @LinaLanglee Hi, I was wondering if either of you had any thoughts/comments on the recently reported fall of 22% in the UK YA market. Also, why does the appetite for YA in the US appear to be much stronger? Thanks #askagent
Replying to @ELIZFRAT

Hi Elizabeth 👋
I'm not overly worried about this. Last year saw a lot of BIG movie tie-ins which boosts sales. I suspect we'll see lots more of this. I think the overall market is strong though, and if the US appetite is stronger we just have something to work towards! #AskAgent

Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips

Jonathan Petley @spacedoxie

@katenashagent I don’t often get such prompt feedback from agents on questions like this. It means a lot. Cheers
Replying to @spacedoxie

Question for you: what is PB? If picture books I am afraid we don't represent these. There are plenty of good agencies who do, however. #askagent

Lina Langlee
@LinaLanglee
Literary Agent
Literary agent with @northlitagency . Graceless in the face of free food. Often forgets what goes on in DMs. she/her
21 MSWL
28 AskAgent

Victoria Leybourne @AuthorialVice

Hi @katenashagent and @LinaLanglee! When agents ask for a synopsis, are you talking about an intriguing sales pitch (like back-cover copy) or more of a blow-by-blow that details everything that happens in the book? #askagent

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

Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips
Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips

Lorna Life-ender 🎃 @lc_riley

Hello 👋 So if you’ve got a book that might appeal more to an American market (because it’s set over there), but you live in the U.K., would you still be best represented by a U.K. agent? #askagent
Replying to @lc_riley

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

Lina Langlee
@LinaLanglee
Literary Agent
Literary agent with @northlitagency . Graceless in the face of free food. Often forgets what goes on in DMs. she/her
21 MSWL
28 AskAgent

Pauline Morgan @paulinemorgan56

@katenashagent @LinaLanglee #askagent What are your thoughts on the older protagonist? Thank you

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

Lina Langlee
@LinaLanglee
Literary Agent
Literary agent with @northlitagency . Graceless in the face of free food. Often forgets what goes on in DMs. she/her
21 MSWL
28 AskAgent

Marion Todd @MarionETodd

@LinaLanglee Thrilled to be part of #askagent - wondering why agents ask if an MS has been sent to other agents - does it put you off considering the MS or make you more keen to read it? TIA.

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

Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips

Jonathan Petley @spacedoxie

I have a self published PB that I think will do very well in the traditional market. Would any publisher touch this? I’ve also made significant improvements to the text. #askagent
Replying to @spacedoxie

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

Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips

Kate Nash #FBPE @katenashagent

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: "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

Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips
Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips
Kate Nash
@katenashagent
Literary Agent
Literary agent.
17 MSWL
223 AskAgent
33 Queries
15 Tips

Kate Nash #FBPE @katenashagent

We've had a couple of questions from writers on Facebook without Twitter accounts so here are the answers to these... #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

Lina Langlee
@LinaLanglee
Literary Agent
Literary agent with @northlitagency . Graceless in the face of free food. Often forgets what goes on in DMs. she/her
21 MSWL
28 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!