The market is ever-changing so I wouldn't worry about that so much. Instead, I would focus on what you need to do for you and if that's taking a year to jump into something new go for it. #askagent

I think this is an unpopular opinion, but I don’t care why you’re querying me unless it’s a referral. I don’t need personalization. Just get to the pitch, please. #askagent

You absolutely can. It is not necessary, however, for an author to be an illustrator as well. You can be either an author OR an illustrator, OR an author/illustrator who does both. #askagent

Forgive the link, but here's my best opinion on query format: instagram.com/p/B9PB5aSA2QY/ #AskAgent

I like a bit of personalization, but what matters is the blurb. The meat of the story. I need to know what the story is about way more than I need to know why you chose me... I'll know right away if it's right for me. But it's def nice to get a polite, personal greeting.#askagent

i do alot of author care: talking about new projects, how we feel about editorial responses, if they need me to step in for them, also being second eyes on their work. Really we are kind of like gardeners meets best friends, always there to lend a hand and prune things. #askagent

Every agent is different. It honestly doesn't matter because we can jump around in the query if we just want to know what your story is. :^) #AskAgent

I am such a sucker for daddy/daughter books. And I love HAIR LOVE. So to me it is breaking down those expectations of what dad roles and mom roles are. #askagent

The best way is to query agents when you have complete and polished manuscript! Each agent has submission guidelines on their website. Be sure to follow guidelines for each agent you query. The Bookends YouTube channel has some great videos with advice on how to query. #askagent

I have clients in France, South Africa, and the UK, and BookEnds reps authors in many other countries as well. We make it work! #askagent

Speaking as one who has, now, four Aussie authors—totally fine with it. It just means a lot of creative math for phone calls! #AskAgent

We represent authors from all over the globe. It's completely acceptable. #AskAgent

I do like to know if a querying author has the intention to write other books in the same or a different genre, but it's also a conversation we can have when I offer representation, too. #askagent

we do it all the time. #ASKAGENT

Absolutely! It helps to know if I'm the right agent for you. For example, if I'm offering on an adult book but you really want to write middle grade and that's where you see your career going, I'm probably not the right agent for you. #askagent

I’m going to disagree slightly with my colleagues. Generally speaking, no, it doesn’t matter. But if you’ve been through three agents in three years, I might be concerned as to why these relationships aren’t working out. But that would be a discussion to have. #askagent

I think the most important thing is to make sure that you continue to communicate with your agent when you need help, even once you're well on your way to publication or already published. We're here to help after the book deal is signed, too. #askagent

This depends on the agency, but BookEnds is super collaborative and connects daily. I stress to authors on the call that I've got an immensely talented & intelligent team behind me. That support certainly means a lot, even if they don't know it's happening. #AskAgent

Not silly! For debut fiction yes, complete full before querying, but for non-fiction a proposal works. #askagent

Yes, unless you’re writing nonfiction or you’ve previously published books in the same genre. #askagent.