If it is a series, I would plot book 2, but not write it until book 1 sells. So, ideally, you ought to work on an unrelated project.
Don't think about it. The worst outcome: rejections. But maybe some of them can be helpful for round 2 if that is necessary.

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Just query it, especially since the revisions were major.

Not really, just query it properly.

I don't think it matters either way. I certainly won't remember. I don't judge you just because I may have rejected prior work from you. My "dream" editor rejected 22 previous submissions from me, before she offered and published an Uwe-repped novel. It's not personal for me.

It's tough, but there are many opportunities like zoom/blog/insta/ etc events. You and your agent ought to work ever more closely with marketing and PR at your publisher to coordinate and brainstorm.

Not really, only that *I* am not interested in any books about pandemics.

For me, in fiction, unimportant. To me the work you query stands on its own.

I would take note of who the person is, and then once you have agent representation you should tell the agent who the editors were who liked it. That way you and your agent can make adjustments to the ultimate submission strategy.

I’m answering more #askagent questions tomorrow. (Yes I still think mermaids are creepy). I’ll put a link up in IG stories. instagram.com/p/CDAdWrmA77V/…

There are SO MANY pen-name questions in the #AskAgent

Authors: Publish under *whatever name you want*! You just have to tell your agent your legal name so they can PAY YOU. (A lot of people asking if it's OK to... lie about their identity to their agent? Um...no??? What? No!)

An agent looking at submissions is like scrolling through Netflix. Some stuff grabs you, you engage, find out more. Other stuff no, scroll on.
Subs I read diligently I will include a line of feedback. But those simply "not my subject" I can't. It's just "not for me". #AskAgent

This is a great thread for new/hopeful authors re the payment structures in traditional publishing...#amwriting #submissions #askagent Thanks @MaryAliceEvans

Completely agree @byers90.
I am not interested in any of this. I only pay attention to the actual writing from the writer.

(I really, really don't like being called "Dear Sir" though - by anyone under any context. Nothing to do with publishing.)

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Lots of times people ask "why do chapter books seem to always be series" so I wrote down everything I know on the topic! #chapterbooks #askagent

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I personally think dual narrative family dramas are a bit of an evergreen so I wouldn't worry about it! If it also features secrets -oh, and if it happens to be set somewhere remote and grand, I am basically sold.
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Several reasons: it could be that they represent something too similar, that they just don't think they'd be able to sell it, that their lists are very full, or that it's in an area they don't really work.
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Do some research. The Writers & Artists yearbook and websites like Jericho Writers are great resources.
Non-fiction doesn't always have to be finished but you would need a clear outline and sample chapters.
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Yes worth remembering that a no for that book doesn’t mean a no for the next one! Several of my clients had projects I had passed on before the one I signed them for #askagent

I read as much as I need to! Sometimes that can be the pitch letter before realising it isn’t for me, sometimes it can be 50pp before I realise the writing doesn’t work, or the concept isn’t strong enough etc #askagent

Yes you certainly can try both markets #askagent