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Showcase: Ask Anything with Literary Agent Andrea Cascardi

February 9, 2019 Conference 2019, General 19 Comments

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Andrea Kamenca
Andrea Kamenca
2 years ago

I am a self-published author with 14 books, including three best sellers. Would a traditional publisher be willing to accept a query?

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Debbie Vilardi
Debbie Vilardi
2 years ago

Where is the line between historical and contemporary fiction? What year does history start in from this perspective?

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Dave
Dave
2 years ago

I have a story with two (equal and opposite) MCs. It’s was suggested by a critiquer that I focus on only one in the query, but then I feel half the story is missing.

Currently my first paragraph introduces MC1 and the second paragraph introduces MC2 (the same order as the book). Although I like the way it reads, I know it’s very odd.

Do you have suggestions for the query of a two (or multicharacter) character story when one isn’t really dominant?

Thanks.

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Heather
Heather
2 years ago

I have a book proposal for a non-fiction book about endangered Disney characters. Agents I’ve pitched it to were concerned thinking Disney was unlikely to accept it. I’ve been told they do most of their work in house. Can you comment on Disney accepting non-fiction book proposals from agents? Do you have any suggestions for how to get this kind of book published?

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Karen
Karen
2 years ago

I read on your Manuscript Wishlist page that one of your favorite sub-genres is historical fantasy. Are there any specific time periods that interest you?

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Caroline
Caroline
2 years ago

Submission process questions: What percentage of agented YA and MG manuscripts end up with book contracts? Do the numbers vary between genres (i.e. historical, fantasy, realistic)? Can you provide an average/typical time to expect a manuscript to be on submission? How often do editors request revise and resubmits?

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Joni Nemeth
Joni Nemeth
2 years ago

Are you only open to non-fiction picture books? For a non-fiction picture book, do you want to see the whole manuscript, or do you want to see initially a proposal only?

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Katie
Katie
2 years ago

2 parts:
Is the category ‘graphic novel for young readers’ a recognized option today? I mean something that is not a PB with graphic elements and not a YA-ish graphic novel in terms of length and/or themes; and maybe shelved in a manner akin to Chapter Books (vs. MG).

Who would accept a query for such a thing? And would the manuscript format (barring individual submission instructions) follow comix/script formatting (i.e. with dialogue marked by speaker name and separate lines for SFX, OP, etc.)?

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Kirk
Kirk
2 years ago

I’m hearing that breaking in to the middle grade market is extremely competitive. Is there any hope for a first-time novelist? What do you think is required to gain entry to this market?

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Talynn Lynn
Talynn Lynn
2 years ago

How long is to long to send requested material to an agent? I was wondering about a previous request. Over a year ago you’d requested a full manuscript from a query contest, but the request came about six months after the entry (it went to my spam and I recently found it.) Should I go ahead and send it?

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Cindy
Cindy
2 years ago

Do you know the next big topic or genre for YA? For instance, vampires were big, then zombies, etc.

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Katie
Katie
2 years ago

The graphic novel for young readers question specifically was NOT about PB or MG to YA and up. It specifically was for those books that would equate to engaging the Chapter Book crowd. Does this slice of the genre exist in today’s market at any notable level?

The who would you submit queries to part of the question was asked in hopes of learning about specific publishing houses or agents know for acquiring this specific type of graphic novel.

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Talynn Lynn
Talynn Lynn
2 years ago

It is okay to query two separate manuscripts at one time, to different agents? Or is it better to query only one?

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Talynn
Talynn
2 years ago

What is magical realism compared to fantasy?

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Cindy
Cindy
2 years ago

Can you give examples of magical realism stories?

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Dave
Dave
2 years ago

So would Men in Black is considered Magical Realism – even thought it’s Sci-fi?

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Caroline
Caroline
2 years ago

Magic realism — The Hazel Wood?

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Ronald Sobel
Ronald Sobel
2 years ago

I have self-published three Young Reader books, and they are being distributed through Amazon and B&N as POD. How can I get any of them featured on online websites, such as Goodreads or others? Also, how can I get a literary agent to consier them by a commercial publishing house? Thank you;

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Megan C
Megan C
2 years ago

It seems as though there is cross-over between chapter books (aimed at ages 6-8 or 7-10) and lower middle grade books (aimed at ages 8-10). If pitching a book in this cross-over range, what would be the best strategy, as it seems that chapter books are more difficult to sell.

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