Maybe something a bit in the middle. At the end of the day they author needs to be a good writer - that is not something an agent can fix.

Commercial/Upmarket, book club fiction is doing well, historicals set in the 20th century, a good domestic suspense with a good hook

For narrative memoirs, the full manuscript is best, along with comp titles

Back in 2014 or 2015 yes. It's very rare that this happens anymore but never say never. I personally am not looking for self-published work looking to be traditionally published but am open to previous self pub authors with a new project

I'd check their website, but the general consensus is about 6-8 weeks. However some agents take longer (I know I have).

LOL I laugh because I feel like rom-com is used to describe every contemporary romance now-a-days. Besides other genre romances (westerns, small-town). But my definition (which may be very different than others) is that a rom-com has a great hook

SUCH a great question. Hands down I'd pick the one who writes well and needs help with the plot.

Believe it or not I feel like "mystery" has become just as broad as a term as "women's fiction" or "rom com." Cozy will always have a specific demand, but I have noticed mysteries a la Agatha Christie is definitely making a comeback (and I'm here for it)

I can't speak for other agents, but I only consider the manuscript, the author's goals, whether I think we'd work well together. All the other examples you mentioned does not impact my decision at all.

Without knowing what type of non-fiction you're querying, I'd say highlight what makes your non-fiction special/stand out. Why your story should be published.

Nervous, no I don't get nervous. BUT there is always the chance that the writer will not pick you as the agent. If we're having "the call" and interested in the manuscript then we want the writer to sign with us!

First thought: the writer is normal. J/K but on a serious note someone that is open to constructive feedback, someone that is looking for a long-term career. In a manuscript, a great narrative voice.

Hardest: Loving a book and having a hard time selling it
Most enjoyable: Selling a book, especially for my debuts. The debut sell is very satisfying and such a sweet moment that I really look forward to.

I'm 3/4s done with MALIBU RISING by @tjenkinsreid which I love every bit of. But the last one I finished that I still think about is 28 SUMMERS by @elinhilderbrand.

No I’m late lol so no worries I will answer
In a pitch, keep it short. MC obstacles stakes done and don’t use the MCs name give us a way to describe them it’s not Mary it’s bubbly assassin
And have questions. We are here to answer them ❤️
Best of luck

If it’s really really close. Like if I see something that I really wish was changed I might mention it with a note to send it back if they make the change but I never want to tell writers what to write. So if my notes click awesome.

I think it’s just a way of saying this isn’t the right fit for me but it’s not that it won’t be the right fit for someone so keep trying

Yes you should notify agents of offers of publication

Makes no difference to me. I just want to love the project

If I understand you want to know if you can resubmit a project to an agent if they already passed and you would have to check their guidelines. For me if it’s been completely reworked and at least 6 months have passed I’m okay with a another try