It doesn’t really matter until that full request turns into an offer of representation so you don’t have to mention just full requests. We assume you are sending to others.

Not necessarily

I would especially if you are hoping to sell yourself as the package deal

If I love a query, I go to the synopsis and pages first and if those hold I usually ask for a full.

I still have some in my box from August (possibly a few July stragglers) if that gives you any indication.
But when publishing slows down being able to acquire and get new things out slows with it.
It’s tough, but patience is key

I am.
My goal is to never close (hoping this is possible) but that does mean I don’t have “catch up” time so I’m doing the best I can ❤️

My calendar is open for the next year for conferences. I’m on the elliptical so looking up some of the exact ones will be challenging but I know I have a pitch session next weekend and I’ll be working with Denver SCBWI for an online workshop.

Query widely if you want. There are no rules. I’ve spoken to authors from all over the world! ❤️

IMO it needs to stand alone.
Here’s why… let’s say you get an agent and a 3 book deal but book 1 doesn’t hit the sales numbers so book 2 becomes “what else do you have” … you will have a lot of disappointed readers
Now this doesn’t mean their can’t be open threads

Not in this market. Everything is slower so I’d give it at least 6 months minimum.

I think that is fairly standard

If that person’s opinion meant something to me it could push me to perhaps read more than I would but at the end of the day I still have to love it.
Honestly I think I’d be more influenced by my own client saying they loved something more than an author I don’t know personally

Yes. Titles can and do change too.

I’ve signed a number of writers who cold queried me. At the end of the day it’s up to you what you want for your career.
Also remember agents are selling to editors/publishing houses not readers so their expectations will be different than a reader’s expectation for a book

Misogynistic stories

We generally talk about editorial vision for the story, communication expectations, career goals, future works…

In the acknowledgments of your favorite books (or in the books your book comps to)

IMO a book has to firmly sit in one place. If a bookstore doesn’t have a shelf for it, it’s going to make for a tough sell. And when determining where that is it’s about content and also reader expectation. Who are you writing this book for?

And this is why I don’t ask for it this way. I think some strong headers could help but since this isn’t my preferred way I can’t say for sure

They want something different but not too different. So you are correct that they want it to feel fresh but also still be conventionally marketable