for the actual pitching process? no. there are just a lot fewer places that actually publish novellas, so the market is very small

1) i can't say one or the other sells better. editors have their preferences. there's a market for both (i like them sexier, personally)
2) cursing in ya is fine. HOWEVER, if it's the kind of book that will go on state library/school lists, cursing can keep it off of them.

just make sure you see what they say about nudging. for example, my guidelines say not to nudge me unless i announce i'm past the date you submitted. use the info available to you. you can often see on querytracker (even the free one) where agents are in their inbox

there is no one best way. it's what works for you and works with your skillset. i always recommend learning from a lot of different people about promo, take what works for you, and leaving the rest behind.

yes. there are just SO MANY people writing it that it is crowded. ⬇you and me

for a novel, the bio portion isn't that important. if you have a personal connection to something in the book, you can mention that. if you're a member of a writing group, you can mention that.

I think that's outside the bounds of a question i can answer on twitter. both markets are tough. all markets are tough right now, tbh. write the one you can't stop thinking about in the shower <-my personal method

A lot do, but if they haven't said they're closed, go ahead and send if you have the time. They'll just go into the queue of they're not reading right now.

I have seen one agent get mad because authors queried them during holidays when they weren't closed and ... (cont)

Very very very little. For fiction, the book is the thing. Nothing else really matters

🧐
Tired: Reiterating patriarchal ideals in “fantasy” settings
Fire: cozy fantasies or ones that just feel fresh and different

I’m just excited to find compelling stories!

Be professional
Have a hook
❤️

I can only speak for myself but I’m totally open to revisiting

I think if there are a couple here and there it’s NBD but if it’s all just one giant typo then it could be a problem
Just do the best you can
We know typos happen ❤️

Query letters should not have spoilers
Synopsis should have spoilers

Yes. If there is a specific “urban fantasy” category I can select I must have missed it 🤨

You can.

The issue it sounds like you have is one of shelf space. Remember a publisher’s job is to sell to bookstores so if your book straddles the shelf how will the store position it?
My advice, decide who your reader is and what shelf it should be on to reach them.
Good luck!

Nope.
I unfortunately have to pass on a lot of really great projects and believe it or not it hurts a lot to do, so stressing over which form to send would create more anxiety for me 😔

Most agencies will have a policy somewhere on their website about this. I know at Tobias it is one at a time and we are really great about sharing subs!