Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Alaaddin Baskurt @Dyinglobster
#askPSLA how could one query an "unconventional" genre MS without it sounding gimmicky?@Dyinglobster tactfully, focus on story and stakes #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Pug Mugsly @pugmugsly
If a character is 18 yo, but the story has a "coming of age" vibe, is it YA or is it automatically Adult? #askPSLA@pugmugsly depends on voice because you can have kid narrator for adult book #askPSLA
Literary Agent
zanylanie @zanylanie
@carlywatters It's a rhyming Dr. Seuss-style poem about the unexpected benefits to be found when life doesn't go as planned. #askPSLA@MelanieRCannon Sounds more novelty or gift book like so target agents that way? #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Josie Smith @_josiesmith
#askPSLA Any tips for writing a pitch?@Seshat4211 go to Query Shark #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
William Alan Webb @JointheBrigade1
#askPSLA Should we include positive reviews from a prestigious contest?@JointheBrigade1 no doesn't influence my opinion #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Lisa Katzenberger @FictionCity
#askPSLA For a Picture Book writer, should we include non-kidlit writing publications (essays, short stories) in bio?@FictionCity depends on how much you have to share. Start with most relevant #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Kaylynn Hills @kaylynnhills
@PSLiterary #askPSLA How do you feel about pseudonyms?@jagharresfeber @PSLiterary fine but normally you decide that with agent or editor and not alone #askPSLA
Literary Agent
❄️Athena🌠Freya Greyson ❄️ @AthenaGreyson
If we get an offer or even deal from a small press after a contest, would that look bad in future queries for other book/series? #askPSLA@AthenaGreyson that depends on many, many things. But I always say AGENT FIRST then pursue career strategy #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Cera @babblebee
#askPSLA How long until agents give up on selling a project? Should authors select an agent based on the agent's answer?@babblebee shouldn't be your deciding factor. We submit until there are no eds left or feedback suggests market isn't there #askPSLA
Literary Agent
zanylanie @zanylanie
Do you still query agents who rep picture books if the picture book is meant for adults? #askPSLA@MelanieRCannon I don't think I can answer this one without more info #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
❄️Athena🌠Freya Greyson ❄️ @AthenaGreyson
My MC is a 19yo, and I've classified the book as Adult in queries, etc. Is that right, or should I have it as NA? Genre is fantasy. #askPSLA@AthenaGreyson I would say adult. NA has very specific tropes #askPSLA
Literary Agent
Cera @babblebee
#askPSLA If you have a full out on review, should you keep querying other agents or wait a bit?@babblebee if there are still agents you want to work with then keep querying. #askPSLA