Hmmm. I'm hesitant to paint with broad brushstrokes here. In my opinion, it depends on the age range for traditional publishing, which I feel is looking for commercial, yet relatable, authentic stories. I'd look at what someone typically reps/pubs to see if your story fits.

I suggest getting an agent to negotiate a publishing deal. I can't list everything to look out for in a tweet, unfortunately. Off the top of my head, reversion of rights, schedule and payout, deliverables, royalties and sub rights.

No it isn't harder at all. Many people do all the lettering and coloring themselves. Many don't. Just depends on the person.

Not sure what you mean by this. Are you asking if it's harder for someone who would also do the coloring and lettering? If so, no it isn't harder.

I can't give a figure because it depends on the project. In my experience, the children's market is doing better than the adult market. (Though I do hope that publishers start buying more adult graphic novels soon!)

It depends on the project, so I can't answer a "usually." If the creator has a vision for a series, the publisher will take that into consideration.

Having the full script when querying would make (me at least, can't speak for other agents) the most interested.

Glad to be doing it! 1) I'd personally like to see at least 3 chapters 2) Yes 3) Should have story outline/synopsis, character art, author bio at the very least 4) Not sure since I've never queried. Sorry!

In addition to working in the industry for a while. I had a lot of internships, worked at agencies, was a bookseller, and worked at book pub.

I knew the market really well and spent A LOT of time reading comics in all formats. I was familiar with the production and more technical aspects of comics. I'd say a combo of a discerning eye and an editorial hand.

Not over sharing at all! That sounds like a great amount of art.

OGNs take years to make because of all the time spent on the art and production. There's no one answer on how to get a series deal. Depends on the idea, writing, and art. I've never seen pub buy 15 books at once.

Publishers don't always respond (sighs). Having a relationship with editors and publishers (in my experience) certainly helps with responses and communication, but there isn't a requirement of a prior relationship in order to submit.

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I mean, all the books I’m on sub with I LOVE (editors, get on it!) But since I’m trying to sell them I talk about them all the time! I do get ARCs but don’t usually get time to read them until they’re already pubbed. #askagent

Not really as far as edits and submissions go...

YA contemporary novels.
YA graphic novels.
MG graphic novels.

In fiction, I only care about the project at hand.

In 15 years I have never closed to queries, so I cannot answer that.

It could mean a lot of things. Maybe there is no specific reason. Maybe it just means that the agent did not love it.