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· 19 Aug 2021

Marci Rubin @marci_rubin15

@annmrose Approximately how long would you suggest waiting before sending a follow up message on a partial or full request? #askagent

Replying to @marci_rubin15

At least three months — but know these days it’s taking everyone longer than normal so don’t be discouraged if they haven’t gotten to it yet ❤️

· 19 Aug 2021

Malcolm Omega @Malcolm_Omega

@annmrose What do you normally look for in a query sample that would make you want to read the whole manuscript?

Replying to @Malcolm_Omega

A really strong concept or hook to get me to the pages and in the pages VOICE!

· 19 Aug 2021

Virginia Brasch @Virginia_Brasch

@annmrose Is August a bad time to query? It's the end of the summer, school stresses, etc.

Replying to @Virginia_Brasch

If the agent is open to queries query them.

· 19 Aug 2021

🟣S.L. Polishook🟣 @Stpolishook

@annmrose If an agent sent a rejection with personalization that specifically asked you to send a diff project if you had one…is that worth mentioning even if its over a year later? Ie would the agent even remember. Or would it seem like you were making this up 😅 #askagent

Replying to @Stpolishook

You should absolutely send it and mention it. I don’t know about other agents but I keep records.

· 11 Aug 2021

Lately the #AskAgent tumblr has been popping off with the weirdest and most random research questions, like I am google — today I got asked about military hats!?? lmao

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· 30 Jul 2021

I'm at lucky 7 in the chart of historical fiction agents compiled by @thehistoryquill 🍾

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I ❤️ #histfic and in fact so do ALL our agents here at @KNLitAgency so do approach us if you are looking for a literary agent
#askagent

· 22 Jul 2021

Serene @serenemaria

Beyond that, there's a genuine commitment to values and the greater good. I trust that every single one of my colleagues is representing something because they believe in the book and the writer. The agency in general is very mission-driven and I love it

There's more and I could really go on and on. I feel so fortunate and grateful to be part of a place like APL. I know there are lots of great agencies out there, but ours really does feel special #AskAPL

· 22 Jul 2021

Mike McHone @mike_mchone

#askAPL What are some of the things you feel sets APL apart from other literary agencies?

#askAPL We are a mission-driven agency with a focus on representing and supporting authors whose voices are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing industry. We also have a strong international focus; we're multilingual and come from all over.

· 22 Jul 2021

Pande Literary @agent_ayesha

#AskAPL Find a job at an agency, or in another part of the publishing industry, such as a publisher or a scouting firm. Networks are crucial, so join organizations where you can meet editors and authors. twitter.com/bellaanddabeas…

I'll also add that you should read often and widely - get to know what books are out there, discover your own tastes, challenge yourself with new genres. Pay attention to who is publishing all these books too. It'll help you determine what type of agent you want to be #AskAPL

· 22 Jul 2021

Bella Roberts @bellaanddabeast

@agent_ayesha #askapl what advice would you give to someone who wants to become an agent?

#AskAPL Find a job at an agency, or in another part of the publishing industry, such as a publisher or a scouting firm. Networks are crucial, so join organizations where you can meet editors and authors.

· 22 Jul 2021

El Park is revising, revising, revising @EMParkAuthor

#AskAPL What role does having a twitter or other social media following play in your decision to take on a writer?

Generally speaking, for fiction, social media doesn't really factor much in my decision, if at all. Obviously a big platform helps no matter what but it's not necessary. For nonfiction, platform is much more important and social media can play a big role in that #AskAPL

· 22 Jul 2021

Abigail Snyder @abigailrsnyder

#AskAPL what are some of the most common reasons you decide not to sign a book?

#AskAPL If, after talking with the author, our visions don't align for the project or if I don't have sufficient experience in a particular genre to be the best agent for that book.

· 22 Jul 2021

carolyn wang is on social media hiatus @commabund

#AskAPL What is the longest you & a client have worked (either together or just the client) on a project? The shortest?

#askAPL I've worked with clients for several years and many many drafts before submitting a project. And I've sold something within a few days after taking on a client.

· 22 Jul 2021

theGemmaKye @kye_gemma

@agent_ayesha @firerooster @serenemaria #AskAPL -- hey @agent_ayesha, thanks for doing this! Do you have any advice for a new author who isn't sure how to market herself / potential projects?

#askAPL Find communities of writers to support you; find mentors; publish pieces that reflect your passions and the themes you focus on in your writing; consider what makes your work distinct.

· 22 Jul 2021

Carol L Park @CarolLPark2

#AskAPL Imagine receiving a stellar debut novel which has more than 100,000 words. If other conditions were right (ie author willing to make changes and do promo work), would you consider it?

I'd consider it if I really loved the novel and had an idea of what it needed to be a more manageable length, and if the author is willing to put in the work! It also depends on the genre and what type of book it is #AskAPL

· 22 Jul 2021

Abigail Snyder @abigailrsnyder

#AskAPL what are some of the most common reasons you decide not to sign a book?

For me, I have to a) love it, b) have a good idea of how I want to pitch it/position it, and c) have enough time at the moment to put in the work. Without these things, I don't think I'd be the best agent for the book #AskAPL

· 22 Jul 2021

Carol L Park @CarolLPark2

#AskAPL I get it that "own voices" is important, but would you consider a novel writer in 4 points of view where one of them is my own voice?

#AskAPL Absolutely. I've represented many novels that are told in multiple points of view.

· 22 Jul 2021

Carol L Park @CarolLPark2

#AskAPL Imagine receiving a stellar debut novel which has more than 100,000 words. If other conditions were right (ie author willing to make changes and do promo work), would you consider it?

Replying to @CarolLPark2

#askAPL Thanks for your question, Carol! If the novel is stellar, then I would consider it, though it would depend on what the total length is. 120k is better than 200k!