I'd say focus on new pitch #askagent

for me it's the same thing - if I love it I presume I can sell it #askagent

no - that's the publisher's job! #askagent

most agencies (not all, but most) say a pass from one agent is a pass from all agents - if it was strong but not right for me I'd pass it internally #askagent

I think start working on something else write away - a good distraction and then means you have something ready to go if the other novel is parked #askagent

Somebody on le Tumblr #AskAgent asked me how agents and editors are doing RIGHT NOW - like, taking the temperature of publishing as it were - this is my rambling response. Spoiler: there's good news and bad news.

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a lot of people in the #askagent inbox ask if it’s ok if the main characters in their YA books are not young adults and I have a very nuanced answer that should really get to the heart of it:

NO

I think that it's usually best to slowly show the reader that there is an illness afoot, but not show it all right away to keep them actively engaged and let them figure out what's happening. #askagent

As @JoleneHaley said. 4 YA Fantasy the wordcount shouldn't be more than 85K. Especially for a debut. There are very few times that a work that long needs to be so. There is usually something to take out. Don't fall in love with your words. Keep the plot moving forward. #askagent

We are very close! Even though we work with our clients independently, we are still a team and bounce ideas off each other frequently. We all benefit from each other's creativity:) #askagent

It won't really impact the decision for the one book, but do make sure you try to find agents that represent the genres you write in so that they can rep all your projects. #askagent @CorvisieroLit

I'm looking for a unique hook to your story. If the story is good and the voice is strong...I will want to see it. #askagent

So far it is business as usual but remotely! We might be a little slower than usual as we all adjust to the world, but we are still signing clients. Publishers are still buying books. #askagent @CorvisieroLit

Yes, we do help pick titles sometimes. Sometimes with the author before pitching and other times with the editors if they want to change the title. #askagent @CorvisieroLit #teamcorvisiero

Yup! And remember, you don't have to accept every offer of rep you receive if you feel something isn't quite right. #askagent

In the query, we should know the stakes, the conflict, the characters and tension. Save the ending reveal for the synopsis. #askagent

Not necessarily scare them off but different genres and markets in the industry have word count limits so try to stick to them when querying. #askagent

We are like a family! We know each other tastes pretty well, and are super supportive of one another and one another's clients too! #askagent @CorvisieroLit twitter.com/rbellirving/st…

Depends on whether or not you are already agented, but it is ok to write in multiple genres:) Means you are a rockstar!! #askagent

If the age is relevant, please do. It's helpful to know if they're like early teens or late teens, but no need to get too specific. #askagent @CorvisieroLit