Of course!

For a MG novel 40k-60k I think is fair

No, it’s not too big. Kids have to deal with death too 😔

It doesn’t matter.

The trick with “crossover” is that it still has to sit solidly on one shelf.
I personally think it’s best to focus on where it WILL sit and let the idea of “crossover” come to the reader. If there is potential it will be obvious on the page ❤️

I mean this is so subjective but what it COULD mean is
Like: the writing is smooth and flows really easily that I get swept up in it
Dislike: the writing is a little choppy and there are some word choices I’m stumbling over finding it hard to really sink in

If middle graders are in danger of being lured into gangs then it probably should be addressed but it will always come down to execution.
It Happened On Saturday is a MG book that deals with human trafficking but is done so for the MG (the most vulnerable to it) audience

For me, I want to know about you! What inspired this project? Are you connected to it in any way? Do you have any fun hobbies or a job that relates to the work? You don’t have to have writing credits. At the end of the day we work with people not just words ❤️

Like you queried agent A and then attended a class or met agent B at a conference? I think just mentioning it in the query that it is with A is the best thing to do in this scenario if you don’t want to wait for their response

If it does, I haven’t heard of it 🤷🏼‍♀️

I think we are most concerned with the current book and how to position it.

I feel like this question is like “how many red cars are on the road” because once you go looking they are everywhere.
I’d say everything is “challenging” in its own ways these days ❤️

That the narration feels more omniscient & not close enough to the main character.
To add—omniscient is a voice choice, but then it should feel “close” to that narrator even if they aren’t on the page.
For me it also means I feel like I’m being forced to watch from the outside

If hypothetically it is me, you are free to pull and resubmit no worries.

Each author is a unique individual and their careers should be treated as such. How to build a career and what my authors want to do is a conversation we are having and strategizing together ❤️

What is my process? I do attempt to go chronologically, but I do have A LOT so my first read through I’m making sure they are a “fit” for me right now and if they are I generally will go back to them for a deeper read later. I like to take my time with each so it’s a process

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Might be after a certain time span.
Or under certain conditions (such as, the book's sales have slowed to a trickle).
Some contracts will require you to buy out their remaining inventory, likely at a deep-discount price.

You'll want a clear reversion clause. And an option clause.

A small minority of pubs and agents only take subs at certain times. But for most, you can submit whenever. If anything, they might ignore your email until their hiatus is over. Always consult their guidelines first.