I have open submissions and always have. I know the other agents on the hashtag do too. You can view my guidelines here: mushens-entertainment.com/submissions #askagent

Should be possible to do in black and white I would think? I have done some social media epistolary novels in B&W. #askagent

The work should stand on its own merit but I’m always interested in what the author writes next! #askagent

In some genres sequels can work well but it is not something I take into consideration within romance. #AskAgent

For self-publishing I would suggest using a free platform like KDP or Lulu. Will need adult help. #AskAgent

We don't have this but I honestly would rather a writer came back with something new 2 years later because a project I said no to then I will say the same now. #AskAgent

I would revise if I had specific feedback from the editor on what to change. Otherwise, maybe not. You might remove the thing they really liked! #AskAgent

Being able to let an agent know about editorial interest can be a good thing to do. At the end of the day, it depends on the feedback you've been getting from the agents - if they are saying the same thing, then perhaps you need to revise it. #AskAgent

If you still believe in it then I would keep trying, but revising once more never hurts #askagent

I wouldn’t write it in unless integral to the plot #askagent

We've got such a limited amount of reading time that we can only give each novel one shot, unless we've explicitly said that we'd read again after changes. #AskAgent

Yes I would #askagent

The reason I don’t consider works I previously turned down is because in my experience even when the author thinks they have revised it extensively, it is still too close to the version I rejected. But that is just me! #askagent

Ask and you shall receive! there's a new pinned post on the #AskAgent Tumblr that has some good tips, such as, how to do a keyword search in the blog, how to get notified about new posts, as well as best practices for asking questions. Woohoo!

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What to Know Before You Query #askagent bookendsliterary.com/2020/06/09/wha…

6. Does the agency commit to keeping my confidential affairs confidential?

7. Does the agency commit to keeping me apprised of relevant information and offers received?

8. What happens if my agent dies / retires / disappears? How am I protected?

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3. Does the agency commit to passing on royalties promptly?

4. Does the agency have adequate professional indemnity insurance?

5. Does the agency commit to representing my best interests? Are there any conflicts of interest?

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8 questions prospective clients rarely ask but really should:

1. Is the literary agency a member of the AAA (or AAR in the US)? (See agentsassoc.co.uk/about/code-of-…)

2. Are client monies kept in a separate bank account?

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I would say that just a line to say that you've thought about series potential would be fine. #askagent

sometimes filling with extra space does more harm than good. If your story is told at 75k, then don't feel you have to push it! #askagent