I am pretty much open to anything (except adult sci fi and fantasy).

Oh, ok I misunderstood. Send the first 5, but prologues can be problematic. And since you're wondering if you should include it, you *may* not need it.

Biggest piece of feedback I actually give is “your book is too long.” Biggest piece of feedback I don’t have time to explain is “that’s not how you write a synopsis.” #askagent

A tricky thing about querying is it doesn’t seem to be an iterative process. Many agents don’t have time to give feedback so it’s not a good way to get info on how to make your query/work better. HIGHLY rec finding a writing community and doing research online. #askagent

#askagent occasionally a fiction writer may get an agent before completing a manuscript but it’s usually tied to some sort of high profile accomplishment (award, viral content etc).

#askagent when writers query w/o a full MS it’s usually due to ignorance of the process. I see writers who also pitch concepts or their full body of work. Typically I add a line to my form rejection telling them to do a bit more research and keep it moving.

#askagent For the most part non-fiction is sold on proposal and sample chaps so a full manuscript is not necessary. Fiction generally requires a full manuscript.

Since y’all have no #askagent questions here are some fun stats from my query pile.
Feb: 9 queries, 2 requests
March: 154 queries, 8 requests, 18 unread
April so far: 48 queries, 2 requests, 20 unread

Do authors ever have to pay back their advance? #askagent bookendsliterary.com/2019/04/11/pay…

It depends on the genre. A contemporary might be as low as 60,000, a fantasy might be upwards of 100,000. #AskUpstart

When I say that I mean I was unable to care for the character - to be invested in them, to love them. And that usually means something's not right with bringing the character to life, and making their motivations clear. #AskUpstart

I use this phrase a lot when reading queries. For me, it means that something about the character voice didn't spark. #AskUpstart

See my response to another writer here, about CBs. For nonfiction, I look for projects that will be exciting for kids. There are so many possible subjects, but I want a book I know readers will love. #AskUpstart

I'd love see more funny female YA leads. #AskUpstart

A thousand different agents might give you a thousand different answers on this. For me, I always try to respond. It's not always timely, but I try! #AskUpstart

I'm very hungry to see #MG. I tweeted last week about what I'm looking for in that category: twitter.com/susanhawk/stat…. #AskUpstart

I would likely invite the writer to query any future works. #AskUpstart

In a word: yes! #AskUpstart

I'd be sure to use a book, or two books!, before you comp to a movie. But when it fits, go for it! #AskUpstart

Now that's a fascinating question! Why does a certain book feel absolutely perfect, at a certain time and place? My gut is that it often will connect to the larger culture - what's happening in the world at the time. #AskUpstart