It really comes down to voice and the style of writing. There is a distinct difference between genre voice and literary voice. #askBookEnds #askagent

For me, it usually means something in the way the story is told or written didn’t draw me in. It might be overly descriptive or overly chirpy or too dry. Any number of things, really. Another thing that’s subjective, though. #AskAgent

A simple reply should be fine. #askbookends #askagent

One at a time, please! #AskAgent

If it helps, "Crossover" is the word that is used to indicate the "new adult" age range without implying that it's a "New Adult" novel (college romance, typically heavy on sex/partying). #askbookends #askagent

Pitching face to face would give you the opportunity to make a personal connection, but we feel you can do that in e-mail as well. Never be spammy, but being personable in your email query helps! #AskAgent

It's very difficult to sell a book into a publisher once it has been self-published. The feeling is that it's harder for an editor to shape it and you've already seen sales. I would suggest you try an agent/publisher for your next book instead. #askBookEnds #askagent

It is, but I would suggest moving away from New Adult to either Adult or YA. It's going to be difficult to sell new adult in today's market. It never hurts to try to expand your list of queries though. #askBookEnds #askagent

Yes, New Adult is very different from YA and if an agent isn't specifically looking for it, it's likely they won't be a fit, unfortunately. #AskAgent

Marketability is so tricky to predict. What's hitting shelves now usually sold 1-2 yrs ago. It's almost easier to tell what's NOT marketable based on what was on the shelves a few years ago. Following #MSWL does help see repeated patterns agents/editors asking for. #askagent

You should only query one agent at the same agency at a time, even if they're different projects. You can't have two agents, and we're more likely to pass than to fight with our colleagues. #askagent #askbookendjr

Yes. Something about it being the first in a potential series but can stand alone is good. I’d also include a short description of the series. Just a line or two. #AskAgent

This is a great question. It can be a hard thing to do, but if you're well read in the genre, you'd have a better sense of this. for instance, knowing what is and isn't acceptable or selling in SFF would help make a more informed decision for you. #AskAgent

Agents do it by living this life day in and day out and talking to editors and publishers and knowing from our own experiences what books are selling and how they are selling. We can tell by the numbers when things decline for example & we pay attention. #askBookEnds #askagent

Every agent or agency is going to feel differently about this. I think three years and an extensive revision is fine to requery - and any way, the worst that can happen is a pass. (Which happens anyway if you don't requery!) #askagent #askbookendsjr

Yes! #AskAgent

Great question! I don't know that book in particular, but something crossing over into literary tends to happen in the writing and the voice. It's a higher caliber of writing that doesn't read commercial. #AskAgent

I think that's too long. I can't imagine anyone needs to take that long to read a ms. My suggestion is keep asking, but move on in other ways. You might want to mark it as a pass so you can free yourself for something else. #askBookEnds #askagent

Not a stupid question. You can mention it if you'd like, but I don't know that it would sway an agent this way or that #AskAgent

I think so - I think with chapter books the key is a unique concept and series potential! #askagent #askbookendsjr