It counts. Anything that can be measured objectively counts. That being said (and I don't like this reality), social media platforms are more easily recognizable and, therefore, appealing. #WritingCommunity #askagent

Yes! Include it all --- we are looking for specific numbers of followers on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook; subscribers on YouTube; and/or blog traffic. #askagent #WritingCommunity

As a reader, these labels annoy me because labels are limits and I don't like pigeonholing art. As an agent, I recognize that they are very important to SELL BOOKS. Whether I like it or not, genres are a thing—it's best to educate oneself on them. #askagent #WritingCommunity 3/3

Yes — the writing style can also help inform the genre. A subjective indicator, but as a reader I can usually tell the difference between the two.
Yes — in some instances, a work can be both commercial and literary.
Yes — I represent both genres.
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The first few pages of your novel shouldn't be used to convey information. Instead, they should be use to immerse the reader in a scene. These are not the same — a good writer knows this. #askagent #WritingCommunity

As a general rule, I don't represent fantasy or magical realism, but my colleague @VictoriaLoder_ does — and she's awesome! #askagent #Writing Community

#WritingCommunity — how high are the stakes in your novel? What is its central conflict? Knowing the answer to these questions is essential for those of you who are #amquerying — Remember: as authors, you can do whatever you want, but it should be intentional. #askagent

The most important thing in a query is.... GOOD WRITING. #WritingCommunity #askagent

Whether I like it or not, here's the reality: having a platform is really helpful if you write nonfiction — some might even say it's essential. Make sure to include specific information regarding your following on social media and other mediums. #WritingCommunity #askagent

As a literary agent, I happily consider works by authors from all regions in the world. It doesn't matter if you live in a different city, country, or continent — a good story is a good story! #WritingCommunity #askagent

...And please know that I would never dismiss any of you out of hand. Thank you for querying me — I look forward to considering your unpublished works! #WritingCommunity #askagent #amquerying 3/3

... CONGRATULATIONS! Your published books are real achievements — you should be damn proud! You're awesome! Do not feel like your publication history is any less real because that's just NOT TRUE. #WritingCommunity #askagent 2/3

My intrigue vs my reservations about the story. If I have reservations, I’ll ask for a partial. If I’m more intrigued I’ll ask for the full.

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I think about this image regularly. I see a lot of looong sentences in manuscripts. Many are grammatically correct, but not enough attention is paid to the actual reading experience. It means you miss out on this rhythm and music.
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I suspect others do. I never read a synopsis.

Somewhat important as they "ground" the work in comparison. But you can comp to movies and TV series, too.

Not to me. You can mention it or not it won't affect my judgement either way.

I cannot answer that. Check into Publishers Marketplace or Publishers Weekly to see IF deals are happening. If they are, I would not worry about the website. If they aren't, then dig deeper...but don't judge a book by its cover alone.

Impossible to answer without context. But it is ONE agent's interpretation of your writing and current trends. Another agent may feel differently about the book. If you hear it from 10 agents, then I would take it seriously, but ONE...I would not care for even one second.