Yay! If I love the story and truly fall into the characters or concept, and I see a lot of potential in the writer's style or vision, I offer an R&R. It's not often. Usually, it's because I loved it but there's too much editing to be done before it's truly ready #askagent

I often tell writers it should be a couple months at least before sending back (dependent on speed/time for writer). If we get it too soon, we worry it was rushed and not truly revised #askagent (2/2)

This means there needs to be a deep edit. Either the storyline is completely revamped, the characters plot/motivations are far more fleshed out, or the setting is much more vivid/reworked. It should definitely be recognizable in your hook, but (1/2) #askagent

There's not a tried and true date, but usually agents close their boxes toward the end of the year so they can catch up. Then, in Jan/Feb, they reopen and a waterfall of queries come in. I'd suggest either then or mid-year, but it really just depends on the agent #askagent

Yes! I would love to see Historical Fantasy in all ages. Something immersive and unique that I can't put down. Preferably not in settings/perspectives already saturating the market ❤️ #askagent

If you have no connection to the agent, it's fine to simply say "I believe my Genre/Age title would be a great fit for your list." However, it's great to mention if you saw them tweet a certain MSWL or if you've followed them on social media, etc. #askagent

There's no percentage or anything. If you write a good query and aren't show-boating yourself or your story, and it sounds like something I want, I request. All you really need to do is describe your story in the best way possible. #askagent

You can nudge them if it's been six months and they requested the partial. #askagent

It's difficult, but it's not impossible. There are books with a younger character as the MC that is written for adults. The best advice is to see what the comps are and where they sit on the bookshelf. That's the best way to see if it can work. #askagent

If an agent responds to every query & you have followed the submission instructions, it's most likely they just haven't gotten to it yet. Queries can sit for months, depending on work load. If (& only if) they respond to all, you can nudge, but I'd wait a little longer. #askagent

That is something I can't answer for you because it's so personal. If you're not getting reads, ask yourself why? Have other writers read it. Get feedback. The best resource writers have is other writers. Utilize them. #askagent

It's not necessarily easy, although all 3 things should be *ready* for querying. Your query should be 2-3 paragraphs that tell your story in an interesting way. Your synopsis should be around 2 pages with all details. Your MS should have been read by beta readers. #askagent

Yes, I always like to know that it has been sent to me before. #askagent

That is something to discuss with the specific agent when you're offered rep. #askagent

If the main character dies earlier in the story, then who continues the story from there? Is it a dual POV? Is the person who is dying *really* the main character? If it's necessary to the story, then it sounds like the MC is the person who has to survive in their wake. #askagent

Do you have the book deal already? Or are you querying? If you have self-published & you have the money to do it, it does help to have someone promote it. If you're just going out on submission, it is absolutely not necessary. #askagent

Nope! I don't think writers should ever send "exclusive" submissions to agents. If you're waiting for an offer of rep, you're of course welcome to pitch to more agents.

I would take NF proposal advice as guidelines to follow. They always look different depending on the topic. I don't have any pet peeves, but I do think many are missing the important information on why YOU should be the one to write the book.

100–120k, maybe?

The pitch should focus on the first book and then say it's the first in a planned trilogy.