I don't know. *I* wouldn't quit until I queried every legitimate and good agent I could find. Simultaneously, I would write another book.

No. As long as it's done well, it works, if it's not, it won't.

Yes. I would give you specific issues to address, and see what happens after you will have considered them.

I am focused on what I love. BUT, as I am evaluating it, if I cannot come up in my mind with at least 10 editors who I think might love it, I won't offer rep, because I don't like the odds.

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Funny you should ask. This video just posted: youtu.be/GLHv7UB1-38 #askagent

I would say 5,000-10,000 words is where it gets risky. Editing never hurt anyone. #askagent

I assume you have one continuous story. Tell that #askagent

In truth, they don't sell many books and don't happen as frequently as you might think #askagent No need to come to the US all to be published here.

I don't know whether I'd say legitimate or not. Market wise it just hasn't sold that well. Most new adult is now selling either as YA or Adult. #askagent

Comps are not limited to book titles. Movies & TV work well too. Just make sure they are recent (within 3 years). A standard email signature is fine for queries. #askagent

Not exactly. For a novel submission, I’m primarily looking at that one novel, but it can be helpful to know what else has been completed or what’s in the works. But I’ll ask about those when I need to know more, there’s no need to mention it in the query. #askagent

lol. We have had projects made into "big screen" and it's not simple. Think of all the incredible books published and read every year that never make it to screen. #askagent

Pacing, voice, plotting, and character #askagent

Read recently published books. While Tolkein, Rowling & Pratchett are certainly legends in fantasy, they are not necessarily what publishers are buying today. #askagent

This is so different for every agent and often comes down to personal preferences & an #MSWL. Some recent ones for me--setting it in Alaska, food-related, bookish books, big twists, settings outside of the US... to name a few.

Dyslexia won't hold you back from publication (I have a bestselling client who's dyslexic), but if grammar feels like a struggle, then consider finding a critique partner, beta reader or hiring a professional to help you polish your work before sending it to agents #askagent

You are correct. Having 3-4 polished picture books at the ready is best when you’re beginning querying PBs #askagent

It's best to have the most polished manuscript possible before submitting to agents, but not absolutely necessary to pay a professional to get you there. Some agents are more editorial than others, but it's always a good idea to send them your strongest, cleanest work. #askagent

If your voice is funny it should be light. If you're writing dark suspense it should be dark. It should show a shortened version of the story and not just tell This happened, then that, then that. #askagent