Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips

Kathryn Faye @KathrynFaye007

@annmrose How is it some writers who had agents can get a second one is less than a month but some are still trying after two years? It can really burn your self-esteem.
Replying to @KathrynFaye007

I think it depends on a number of factors ❤️
It’s important to be kind to yourself and try not compare your journey to someone else’s — there is no one path to publishing ❤️

Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips

Ann Dayleview @AnnDayleview

@annmrose Do agents consider hybrid authors any different than those who haven't published before? What if their book has been "successful", and how do agents determine indie success?

#askagent
Replying to @AnnDayleview

I think there is a lot to unpack here that I couldn’t do much justice in a single tweet. I will say for me, I look at each book sent to me as it’s own thing and if I love it all that other stuff is just details we may have to figure out

Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips
Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips
Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips

KC Cowan @KCcowanartgal

@annmrose I have writtenna Jane Austen sequel/ who do I query? Historical Fiction? Romance? (Not a Classic romance, ive been told). Help!
Replying to @KCcowanartgal

Well you would first want to figure out what the genre is (and if it is considered a romance or not) and then target agents who represent that genre.

Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips

poppimultz @pmultz1

@annmrose What makes YA fiction literary? And are these books a hard sell?
Replying to @pmultz1

I consider “literary” to be the tone or mood of the story and has a lot to do with the voice.
Whether it is a “harder sell” or not would be determined on a number of factors including content/concept etc

Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips

🌱JORDAN is in her SPACE PIRATE ERA🍄 @zahavazipora

@annmrose What might cause an agent to ask for an R+R vs working on the editing as a team after signing with a client? Is there a threshold for the amount of changes needed or is it more about how marketable the book is intitially/how much you love it?
Replying to @zahavazipora

I think a number of things come into play. 1) is the author capable or even willing to make these changes—it is their story after all so they get to make the decision what changes do and don’t get made so it’s a question of aligned vision … (cont)

Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips
Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips
Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips

Lily Mehallick she/her @LilyMehallick

@annmrose What the lowest word count for a YA fantasy that’s acceptable? Is 50 or 60k too low and will turn away most agents? Thanks for answer questions!
Replying to @LilyMehallick

Hmmm… well I can’t answer for anyone other than myself, and I wouldn’t scoff at a 60k YA fantasy. I don’t mind when there is room to grow. And to be completely honest adding 20k words always feels a little less daunting than trying to cut those words

Ann Rose
@annmrose
Literary Agent
agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: ROAD TO EUGENICA & BREAKOUT | opinions are my own | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe
206 MSWL
449 AskAgent
11 Queries
127 Tips

Lakewolf @rdwolf

@annmrose What is the most important part of a query letter for you?
Replying to @rdwolf

I love queries with a strong hook and solid concept. I also love it when authors say what inspired them to write the story they did

Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
77 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips
Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
77 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips

Kate McKean @kate_mckean

? from DMs:
What are you/publishers looking for in a proposal if you're trying to pitch an academic study as a trade book? Like ID large audiences, explain how you would make it less academic, more "trade-like"? as I am considering this. Or are they just "the judge of that"? 1/2

Ans: It has to be a trade bk & not an academic bk, which I know is overly simplistic. It should appeal to a broad audience who read books on that subject, as well as approachable & have a clear "so what?" It shouldn't just be "cool stuff I learned." Paging @lportwoodstacer again!

Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
77 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips

? from Dms: if an agent asks for, say, the first five pages of your manuscript copied into the body of an email, how much formatting are you supposed to preserve?

Ans: don't worry abt formatting as long as it is readable! Just copy the 1st 5 pp from your book & paste. It's ok!

Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
77 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips

? from Dms: what if your word length changed a little from your pitch? What's an allowable differential (e.g., I pitched at 90K words, but I'm at 94K

Ans: I would barely notice unless it changed like 50%. This is fine!

Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
77 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips

? from Dms: When you get a request for a full, how long may you take to submit it (I'm trying to give it one last go-through, but life is getting in the way of that!)

Ans: I would be ready to send a full right you have a request. If you need more time or whatever, tell the agent

Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
77 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips
Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
77 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips
Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
77 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips

? from DMs: Are in-person pitches more effective than mailed/emailed queries?

Ans: In person pitches (when they exist) are the LEAST effective way to pitch a book IMHO. I need something to read!

Kate McKean
@kate_mckean
Literary Agent
CLOSED TO QUERIES. VP at Morhaim Literary. Daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings. Rep’d by @Michaelbourret
77 MSWL
35 AskAgent
115 Tips

Hailey Bachrach @hbachrach

@kate_mckean What's the best way to approach an agent who requested a full and passed with a new project? Can you reference that, or is every submission a clean slate?
Replying to @hbachrach

I think it's good to say "Thanks for your time on X book. We weren't a match, but I'm excited to send you Y." Short and sweet! A slight reminder can help, not hurt. (If it hurts they are not the agent for you anyway.)