About agents... (OK to submit query for another novel?)

tempered_steel · Dec 28, 2009

Hi there,

I was wondering if it's OK to submit a COMPLETELY new novel to an agent you've queried a different novel to. Will they read it or will they see who it's from and toss it out?

David Wisehart · Dec 28, 2009

Send them a new query about the new novel.

RJK · Dec 28, 2009

If David wasn't clear enough, Yes, It's perfectly okay to query the same agent on a second novel. Agents expect us to improve as we write, therefore, subsequent novels should be better than earlier ones.

AryaT92 · Dec 28, 2009

Yes it is fine, they answered your question just reassuring you

jvc · Dec 28, 2009

I agree with everyone (and I mean everyone, it gets me into trouble sometimes

).

Oh, and we have an Ask the Agent forum.

mnboater · Dec 29, 2009

It would seem unlikely that an agent could remember every submission. Go for it!

katiemac · Dec 29, 2009

tempered_steel said:
Hi there,

I was wondering if it's OK to submit a COMPLETELY new novel to an agent you've queried a different novel to. Will they read it or will they see who it's from and toss it out?

Just keep in mind the timeline. If you queried them two weeks ago and they rejected you, wait. If it's been a few months, you're probably okay.

scope · Dec 29, 2009

Only want to ditto the advice given to you by katiemac. Timing is the key. Personally, I would wait at least 3-4 months before querying the same agents on a new project.

About agents... (OK to submit query for another novel?)

tempered_steel

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