Most try to review them in the order that they come in. But sometimes if we are looking for something we might skip. #AskAgent @CorvisieroLit

Take a look at the Agent's guidelines to see if they respond to all queries. Some agents take longer than 2mo to look at all queries. Especially if they get a lot of submissions. I often do. If sub via e-mail, follow up in 3mo. If database wait. #AskAgent @CorvisieroLit

That all depends what the need is at the time. We use all of the above and Zoom with clients. #askagent

I have in the past when my list was smaller and I could devote the time to the work and my client. But I currently don't have the bandwidth for it, so now I tend to pass on work that requires more than a simple editorial pass. #askagent

Yes, look for an agent that might like both, or an agent in an agency that represents both and pitch your stronger work to hook them. That the best scenario, but also look for agents for each book separate. Cover all your bases. #AskAgent @CorvisieroLit

We respond to all queries but I would say if you have not heard from us after 12 weeks, nudge or check in. #askagent

I happen to love contemporary fiction. Give me the stakes and what makes your book unique--hook me with your writing. #askagent

Depends on the agency's submission guidelines. But most welcome seeing other work if they don't connect one project they may connect with the other. #askagent

I would try to find someone who represents both, but also look for a good fit--querying one project at a time and find an agent to work with you on building your career:) #askagent

For me, yes. I don't rep short fiction so I'm not the right agent for anything below 45k words (and that's low already). If work has a word count of over 200k, I'm immediately suspect of its quality. It likely needs some trimming & I don't have the bandwidth for it. #askagent

Character always comes first. So use your characters’ interactions with the world to ground your story. Always foreground character and plot and sprinkle in setting behind them. #askagent

If you can pitch your book in one sentence, then that usually means it's a high concept. But since this pertains to my #MSWL, RWRB and TBT are big because they are more than romance, are smart and engaging, and pull in a demographic that doesn't normally read romance. #askagent

Yep! Let us know if it’s been published already #askagent

This could mean a few things. First that they didn’t connect in the way that they had hoped. Maybe they also have a similar book on their list and don’t want to offer on a book that might compete. Most agents don’t have time to personalize rejections unfortunately. #askagent

If you've pitched your project to the 'right' literary agents and they are all declining, consider the feedback you're getting. If you see a pattern, then you know what the issue is and you should fix it. If a timing or unlikeable story issue -- shelf it. #AskAgent

If I love the premise I'll read until I know I want a partial or until I realize the writing isn't there/pulling me in. Sometimes I read all of the pages, sometimes I read a few paragraphs. Sometimes I don't read the pages at all if the concept isn't there. #askagent

Voice and connection with a character. Before I jumped to agenting, I was an editor at a house, so I am very editorial! #askagent

It's important to make sure you target the agent whose MSWL matches what you've written, for sure. You can then discuss agenting styles with those agents who offer rep during the call. Don't limit your opportunity to have your book seen. #askagent

Yes! #askagent

You need an agent if you want the book to be published by a traditional publisher who can get you into stores and expand your reach, or to sell your sub-rights... or even your next work. It depends on your needs and goals. #AskAgent