It would depend on what your contract terms are with that agent. #askagent

Agents are always flooded with queries. I wouldn't wait! The only reason to wait is if your manuscript isn't ready. #askagent

Yes, basically, because they get a 1099 for their taxes. So you are especially your own business. #askagent

Yes, absolutely. #askagent

Your query should give the gist of your story. The stakes are very important, but should be given in little detail. Save the extra explanation for the synopsis. #askagent

Yes. There is a standard contract that all clients sign when joining #TeamCorvisiero. This is to protect both agent and author:) #askagent

With PBs, I've been finding lately that I either want to cry or laugh. I love silly topics, I love family themes, I love exploring cultures through food, and I love lyrical prose! #askagent

Such a great question! This is completely up to you. If you are comfortable, just add that it is an #OwnVoices story in your query. #askagent

I don't think it's necessary. You may want to disclose this if you talk to the agent about your career path later on. It is part of growth to have written multiple pieces.
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Yeah, fantasy in general is a little saturated right now, so if you are writing in one of these saturated genres, it's all the more important to make your story fresh! #askagent twitter.com/SasaHawk/statu…

Make sure that your prologue isn't just an excuse to info-dump! Ask yourself if the info in your prologue can better be sprinkled throughout the main plot. #askagent

Ohhh good q! I'd probably help with the first project b/c I assume I probably passed on it b/c it wasn't quite ready yet and not b/c I wasn't into the author. #askagent

and so I don't think that writing to a trend should deter you. Remember when everyone said dystopian was done? And now we got a new Hunger Games coming out in a few months. The trends will shift again, so keep on writing! (2/2) #askagent

Absolutely! Unless you are going from say a #PB to something like erotica, there is nothing to say you have to have a pen name. #askagent

Also important to note to really try not to read into the length it takes. Sometimes I've responded right away to stuff I've loved and other times I've taken a while. Ahem. 😅 #askagent

I make it clear if I am asking for an R&R or not. Important to note: when I pass on a project, I am only passing on a project, not the author! The author can submit another project when they are ready! #askagent

Your ms is going to go through a TON of editing! When I was an editor at a house, I often did 3-4 rounds of editing with my authors. I know their agents did several rounds with them too. You always want to submit your best and most edited work and be prepared to do more #askagent

It all depends on the amount of reading we currently have to do--and client work that needs attention. I know it's difficult to wait, but we want to give the time to everyone's submissions and that sometimes takes longer.
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Okay wow I have totally given this feedback before. This means to work on your writing! This is the space where you get to make ART! Play w/ your figurative language, your sentence structure, your red herrings. This is where you get to show that u've got writing chops! #askagent

First pages include the prologue. Prologues can be very polarizing. A lot of agents do not like prologues because they are so often not done very well. I love prologues, but make sure you do them right! #askagent