Send in your questions newleafliterary.tumblr.com/ask/ #askagent

Okay so I did not have time to do #askagent on tumblr today. I'm going to make up for it, by doing it tomorrow afternoon.

TUMBLR Q: "What the heck is a 'co-agent' -- and is it a BAD thing???" MY ANSWER: tmblr.co/ZX42Sx1zgO4Zh #askagent

Ready for #SFFpit? Here's my old post on Twitter pitch parties that may help you get a fave. ow.ly/VG8HH #askagent

TUMBLR Q: "Is it OK to have profanity in YA?" MY RESPONSE: tmblr.co/ZX42Sx1zZEAC6 #EffYeah #askagent

TUMBLR Q: "How do you feel about religion in YA?" -- MY ANSWER: tmblr.co/ZX42Sx1zWymkB #askagent

If I favorite your #PitMad tweet, please send query + first 10 pgs (in body of email) to query [at] newleafliterary [dot] com #askagent

.@DKrupla There's no limitation there. Whatever is best for your story. #AskFuse

.@GoldenSong012 There's no limit, but you make the best impression when you have a plan, rather than just a bunch of mss to submit. #AskFuse

.@ehbishop Usually only tell other agents when you have an offer. Otherwise, we don't need to hear about your other requests. #AskFuse

.@writerchelsey Boutique agencies tend to be smaller. Some say that means more attention paid per client, but that varies greatly. #AskFuse

.@ehbishop A bit, yes. Turnover in publishing is high. That's just part of the business. #AskFuse

.@JessGuernsey No. They'd give it if they had time. I wish I could provide feedback 4 every rejection, but it just isn't feasible. #AskFuse

.@ElleLewis6 It's nuanced and varies by genre, but in general, you don't want too much too early or to sacrifice tension/intrigue. #AskFuse

.@_juliedawn Excerpts help, as do exclusive discounts. Sometimes a compelling ad linking to a retailer is enough. #AskFuse

.@Coffee_Is_love Your first query paragraph should hook in a powerful and economical way. 4 sentences = likely too long. #AskFuse

#AskAgent from Tumblr: Does it hurt to mention a soon to be independently published book when querying an agent? A: bit.ly/1OyQkak

Prepping for #Pitmad? Here's an older post of mine w/tips for Twitter pitch parties you may find helpful: ow.ly/VpivL #askagent

I'm planning blog posts for December. What do you want to see a post about? #askagent #publishing

Tumblr #AskAgent: What is your position on authors who have self-published novels or books with small press? Answer: bit.ly/1NZdi5z