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On re-Querying an agent after a full manuscript request/pass (One Year Later, Querying New Manuscript)
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kaitie
kaitie
Pinkarray
Would agents accept a mature picture book?
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Maryn
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Querying a chapter book already illustrated by someone else?
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Will agents accept a chapter/picture book with an 18 year old protagonist?
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Stytch
Action that happens before page 1
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Wouldn't it be better for agents to find authors instead? Proposed website idea
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Brigid Barry
Brigid Barry
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What are the feelings on planned sequels?
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tbrosz
Are there agents who specialize in selling existing books for film rights?
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Brigid Barry
Brigid Barry
Question about Literary agent
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BilliePilgrim
QueryTracker/QueryManager from the agent's end?
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Jennifer_Laughran
Hiya, from Agent Jenn
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kaitie
kaitie
BilliePilgrim
Should I mention editor interest in a query letter?
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BilliePilgrim
BilliePilgrim
From an agents perspective, what are the most important factors to consider in selecting an agent to work with
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agents/agencies with and without film rights
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Fan Fiction: How Close is Too Close to be Published?
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Getting an agent after signing a contract
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Are Literary Agents Still a Thing?
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How do foreign rights work?
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Summary v Synopsis
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Query Manager Loop
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Simon Gant
Simon Gant
Agents expectations with online footprint prior to and when you submit
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Gatteau
Sending a chapter to an agent while still revising the rest - should I even?
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kaitie
kaitie
Closed for submissions, referrals only
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