#AskECLA #askagent It can also mean they are only doing Authors, Illustrators, or Author/Illos. So there should be more info about what is requested for PB

Generally, it means that picture book submissions are narrower than the other categories. For example: I really only want STEM, PB that break down gender stereotypes, and a variety of family structures for PB. but no anthropomorphism (which is big in PB)

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Ooh, I'm not open to picture books, but what do you think @GarrettAlwert and @dawilliamsbooks ?#AskECLA #AskAgent

If you've received a response on one query, then yes, you are able to submit another query/mss to the same (or different) agent!
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Me too! But the changes really would have to be significant -- and particularly if I've already read and responded well but rejected a full manuscript. I always respond to fulls with personal notes, so if those concerns are addressed YES #askECLA #askagent

Speaking only for me, I would. Please add information that it's been revised in the query so that I'm aware that work was done. #AskECLA #AskAgent

The best thing to do is submit to one agent at a time. Once you get a rejection then you are welcome to submit to another agent. #AskECLA

🚨 Aspiring popular fiction authors must master character point of view (POV):

📚 This is storytelling from the voice/head of a character or characters
📚 Can be in 1st person (I), 3rd (s/he) or even 2nd (you)
📚 General rule, stick to one POV per scene

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yes, it is perfectly okay and, no, you don't mention it in the query. you only notify when you have an offer of representation.

if you have a new book to query, it would be far less complicated. a lot of people's definitions of "completely overhauled" are very different, in my experience, so it's hard to say. you definitely need to mention it.

not much. suzanne collins doesn't have a social media presence so...

i can't say one way or another, because everyone has different opinions on this. some people would consider it a no-go. obviously books like this do get published, but i do feel like publishing is leaning towards these stories being told by people in their own culture

There is always a market for well-written books!

10000 paid sales

i have a document on formatting a manuscript here: docs.google.com/document/d/1St…

you're correct that most agents aren't open to shorter books or collections. if you also write novels, you could hold off on the collection and try to get an agent with a novel, then ask them about the collection. or you could go ahead and pursue small press for the collection

If I offer, I've read the full. I read until I become aware that I don't want to rep it. I'm finding a lot of books turn on me at about 60%.

Good writing, intriguing characters, compelling concepts

It's ok if it's not personalized, imo. But if there's something specific on their wishlist that's in your book, definitely mention it because it makes us take notice. By specific I mean "small town setting" not "you represent young adult"

Everything is hard to sell haha! But really it's just make it the best book you can make it. That's all you can do.