I'm happy to do #askagent style Q&A or just chat about books and other stuff, whatever is most beneficial. I'm also happy to look at some #DVpit pitches if people will find that helpful. I know there was a session earlier with peer review, but sometimes it helps to get an agent's perspective as well
September 27, 2026 at 10:46 PM
I'm happy to do #askagent style Q&A or just chat about books and other stuff, whatever is most beneficial. I'm also happy to look at some #DVpit pitches if people will find that helpful. I know there was a session earlier with peer review, but sometimes it helps to get an agent's perspective as well
November #Agent121 sessions are now live at iaminprint.co.uk. Find out if your letter, synopsis and opening pages are as spicy as a pumpkin latte!
#literaryagent #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amwriting #amquerying #askagent #writingadvice
#literaryagent #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amwriting #amquerying #askagent #writingadvice
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September 27, 2026 at 9:34 AM
November #Agent121 sessions are now live at iaminprint.co.uk. Find out if your letter, synopsis and opening pages are as spicy as a pumpkin latte!
#literaryagent #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amwriting #amquerying #askagent #writingadvice
#literaryagent #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #amwriting #amquerying #askagent #writingadvice
#askagent Is children’s horror out still? I wanna help usher in a new wave of fun new children’s horror books but I fear there’s no market for it yet!
September 17, 2026 at 2:02 PM
#askagent Is children’s horror out still? I wanna help usher in a new wave of fun new children’s horror books but I fear there’s no market for it yet!
So, apparently, X is still the place for #pitching and #publishing? I can't get that through my head. It feels like hanging out at a bar that's been invaded by neo-nazis because you're worried about missing out.
It won't ever stop being the nazi bar.
#askagent #writingcommunity
It won't ever stop being the nazi bar.
#askagent #writingcommunity
September 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
So, apparently, X is still the place for #pitching and #publishing? I can't get that through my head. It feels like hanging out at a bar that's been invaded by neo-nazis because you're worried about missing out.
It won't ever stop being the nazi bar.
#askagent #writingcommunity
It won't ever stop being the nazi bar.
#askagent #writingcommunity
Hi Carly! I recently received feedback from a podcast that featured my query and first pages, and subsequently made major changes to my opening pages. Do you think it would be appropriate to send new versions of the manuscript to two agents who have requested the full manuscript? #askagent
March 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Hi Carly! I recently received feedback from a podcast that featured my query and first pages, and subsequently made major changes to my opening pages. Do you think it would be appropriate to send new versions of the manuscript to two agents who have requested the full manuscript? #askagent
I have a few hours to kill on a train journey today so I'll be around for a spontaneous #askagent session if anyone has any burning #publishing or #querying questions they'd like answered! #booksky 🫶
March 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I have a few hours to kill on a train journey today so I'll be around for a spontaneous #askagent session if anyone has any burning #publishing or #querying questions they'd like answered! #booksky 🫶
7 questions authors should ask before signing an agency representation agreement:
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#AskAgent
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#AskAgent
7 questions authors should ask before signing an agency representation agreement
There are some things authors never ask about
open.substack.com
December 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM
7 questions authors should ask before signing an agency representation agreement:
open.substack.com/pub/slushpil...
#AskAgent
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#AskAgent
Why not all literary agents want to read your synopsis
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#amwriting #askagent
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#amwriting #askagent
Why not all literary agents want to read your synopsis
Rather than providing the useful promised roadmap of a novel, I feel synopses suck the life out of it
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November 20, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Why not all literary agents want to read your synopsis
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#amwriting #askagent
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#amwriting #askagent
Every once in a while I go back and search #askagent and answer a few questions. So I'm usually late to the game, but I'm around. I'm also open to receiving questions directly if you ever want to reach out and ask something. Within reason, of course.
March 3, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Every once in a while I go back and search #askagent and answer a few questions. So I'm usually late to the game, but I'm around. I'm also open to receiving questions directly if you ever want to reach out and ask something. Within reason, of course.
I've been thinking about this. Would you be interested in an event where I take super short BB and PB pitches and turn them into more robust pitches? Maybe a SM live, webinar, or limited podcast? I could request real examples from creators, or use published books as examples. #amquerying #askagent
Reading through queries. I've noticed many BB and PB queries feature extremely short pitch paragraphs. Generally, a query letter is ~300 words and 3 paragraphs: metadata, pitch, bio. So least 100 words should be dedicated to the pitch. Your pitch shouldn't be shorter than your bio. Or your metadata.
May 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM
I've been thinking about this. Would you be interested in an event where I take super short BB and PB pitches and turn them into more robust pitches? Maybe a SM live, webinar, or limited podcast? I could request real examples from creators, or use published books as examples. #amquerying #askagent
Alright, this is your literal last chance. THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Get to Yes: How to Land a Literary Agent will be LIVE tonight at 8pm EST. If you want to register, do it now! Everyone who has signed up will get a join link this aft. #amquerying #writers #writingcommunity #askagent
GET TO YES: How to Land a Literary Agent is open for registration! 📝 📨 📲 🤩
It will be presented LIVE on April 3, 2024 at 8:00 pm EST.
Details and purchase link: writingcommunity.ca/get-to-yes-w...
#WritingCommunity: don't miss this valuable #workshop for #querying #writers.
It will be presented LIVE on April 3, 2024 at 8:00 pm EST.
Details and purchase link: writingcommunity.ca/get-to-yes-w...
#WritingCommunity: don't miss this valuable #workshop for #querying #writers.
April 3, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Alright, this is your literal last chance. THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Get to Yes: How to Land a Literary Agent will be LIVE tonight at 8pm EST. If you want to register, do it now! Everyone who has signed up will get a join link this aft. #amquerying #writers #writingcommunity #askagent
Just two days left to register for a LIVE presentation of GET TO YES: How to Land a Literary Agent! Can you guess why this slide is included in my presentation about the business of agenting? #askagent #writers #amquerying #writingcommunity
April 1, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Just two days left to register for a LIVE presentation of GET TO YES: How to Land a Literary Agent! Can you guess why this slide is included in my presentation about the business of agenting? #askagent #writers #amquerying #writingcommunity
Last chance to register for Storied North! It's an opportunity to attend 4 workshops taught by yours truly, get several one-on-one coaching sessions, work on your project(s), and meet other writers like yourself. DON'T MISS OUT! #writingcommunity #askagent
The Storied North writer's retreat is open for registration! April 3-5, 2024 just outside Toronto, ON. 🇨🇦 If 3 days of writing, workshops, networking, and rejuvenation sounds good to you, register now: writingcommunity.ca/storiednorth/
Plz help spread the word. #writingcommunity #toronto
Plz help spread the word. #writingcommunity #toronto
March 19, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Last chance to register for Storied North! It's an opportunity to attend 4 workshops taught by yours truly, get several one-on-one coaching sessions, work on your project(s), and meet other writers like yourself. DON'T MISS OUT! #writingcommunity #askagent
We have two now. Room for 8 more for this Sunday morning live #askagent session with me (morning in EST anyway, but you can join from anywhere).
Currently, only 1 person has signed up for office hours on Sunday, so they are getting a great deal on a 1-on-1 coaching session, unless others want to join us? Up to 10 writers can join in on office hours and ask me all their publishing & storytelling questions! #kidlit #amquerying #amagenting
My first Office Hours session was a great success, so I've scheduled the next for one week from today! Writers: I hope you can join me for a Sunday morning coffee to ask me your publishing and storytelling-related questions. :-) writingcommunity.ca/join-literar...
March 1, 2024 at 8:41 PM
We have two now. Room for 8 more for this Sunday morning live #askagent session with me (morning in EST anyway, but you can join from anywhere).
100 LEFT! #querystatus Digging deep on queries again this weekend. My list is starting to get full, so I'll be especially picky. I'm sorry in advance to everyone that'll be disappointed. I will continue to provide personalized responses as much as possible. #amagenting #askagent
March 1, 2024 at 2:38 PM
100 LEFT! #querystatus Digging deep on queries again this weekend. My list is starting to get full, so I'll be especially picky. I'm sorry in advance to everyone that'll be disappointed. I will continue to provide personalized responses as much as possible. #amagenting #askagent
Last month, I talked about setting up "Office Hours" so creators could "ask me anything" in a virtual, face-to-face setting. I've decided Feb 9th is the date! The fee to attend is $10, and you can AMA about publishing/storytelling. #askagent
Deets here: writingcommunity.ca/office-hours...
Deets here: writingcommunity.ca/office-hours...
February 3, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Last month, I talked about setting up "Office Hours" so creators could "ask me anything" in a virtual, face-to-face setting. I've decided Feb 9th is the date! The fee to attend is $10, and you can AMA about publishing/storytelling. #askagent
Deets here: writingcommunity.ca/office-hours...
Deets here: writingcommunity.ca/office-hours...
If you've ever wondered what agents are thinking when they read your query, this workshop has everything you need to know! Join me Tuesday Jan 23 @ 8pm EST. There will be a Q&A #askagent at the end.
Please share for all your #amquerying #writer friends.
writeforkids.lpages.co/agent-secrets/
Please share for all your #amquerying #writer friends.
writeforkids.lpages.co/agent-secrets/
January 21, 2024 at 4:50 PM
If you've ever wondered what agents are thinking when they read your query, this workshop has everything you need to know! Join me Tuesday Jan 23 @ 8pm EST. There will be a Q&A #askagent at the end.
Please share for all your #amquerying #writer friends.
writeforkids.lpages.co/agent-secrets/
Please share for all your #amquerying #writer friends.
writeforkids.lpages.co/agent-secrets/
Kate Nash Literary Agency did an #askagent over on the other place last night… would anyone be interested in that sort of thing here (if we can work out how to do it)?
October 12, 2023 at 5:02 PM
Kate Nash Literary Agency did an #askagent over on the other place last night… would anyone be interested in that sort of thing here (if we can work out how to do it)?
#askagent
What are things you are looking for in a portfolio to sign an illustrator? And how many pieces do you recommend?
Thank you so much for doing this :)
What are things you are looking for in a portfolio to sign an illustrator? And how many pieces do you recommend?
Thank you so much for doing this :)
June 13, 2024 at 10:54 PM
#askagent
What are things you are looking for in a portfolio to sign an illustrator? And how many pieces do you recommend?
Thank you so much for doing this :)
What are things you are looking for in a portfolio to sign an illustrator? And how many pieces do you recommend?
Thank you so much for doing this :)
Thanks to Jessica Saint Jean for sharing her path to becoming a literary agent. Lots of great insight and tips here too!
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/02/24/a...
#Picturebooks
#Mondayblogs
#Askagent
#IMWAYR
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/02/24/a...
#Picturebooks
#Mondayblogs
#Askagent
#IMWAYR
February 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thanks to Jessica Saint Jean for sharing her path to becoming a literary agent. Lots of great insight and tips here too!
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/02/24/a...
#Picturebooks
#Mondayblogs
#Askagent
#IMWAYR
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/02/24/a...
#Picturebooks
#Mondayblogs
#Askagent
#IMWAYR
Thanks to literary agent Sam Farkas for knocking it out of the park with this interview.
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/01/27/a...
#picturebooks
#askagent
#Mondayblogs
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/01/27/a...
#picturebooks
#askagent
#Mondayblogs
January 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Thanks to literary agent Sam Farkas for knocking it out of the park with this interview.
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/01/27/a...
#picturebooks
#askagent
#Mondayblogs
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2025/01/27/a...
#picturebooks
#askagent
#Mondayblogs
Thanks to Dan Cramer for sharing his incredibly interesting pathway to becoming a literary agent.
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2024/06/24/a...
#picturebooks
#Mondayblogs
#askagent
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2024/06/24/a...
#picturebooks
#Mondayblogs
#askagent
June 25, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Thanks to Dan Cramer for sharing his incredibly interesting pathway to becoming a literary agent.
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2024/06/24/a...
#picturebooks
#Mondayblogs
#askagent
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2024/06/24/a...
#picturebooks
#Mondayblogs
#askagent
Did you catch yesterday's interview with literary agent Heather Cashman? I was too busy with Memorial Day activities to post about it then, but here's the link now!
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2024/05/27/a...
#mondayblogs
#picturebooks
#imwayr
#askagent
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2024/05/27/a...
#mondayblogs
#picturebooks
#imwayr
#askagent
May 28, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Did you catch yesterday's interview with literary agent Heather Cashman? I was too busy with Memorial Day activities to post about it then, but here's the link now!
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2024/05/27/a...
#mondayblogs
#picturebooks
#imwayr
#askagent
www.onlypicturebooks.com/2024/05/27/a...
#mondayblogs
#picturebooks
#imwayr
#askagent