Agent query.

by angelina norton
10th December 2011

I have written a children's story, which is available to download for free online. I am in the process of writing the sequel, which I am considering submitting to an agent. However my question is this, if the first in this series is available online, would any Agent consider that a cheek and reject the sequel anyhow? This is not just one book, but would be a series, hopefully to include activity books, songs and many other things... plus a sequel to the sequel. Or would they reject the whole package? Any advice would be most helpful, because I am unsure what to do about this!

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Thank you very much for that.

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angelina norton
12/12/2011

Sorry, i hit thed wrong key,

to continue:

That way they will know you are serious and you cazn lay out your plans for future books.

If they are not interested, keep on trying, remember it is only one persons opinion, eventually, you could find someone who is on your wave length.

Good luck and don't give up.

EVJ

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Hi, I run a couple of writers groups and always say reserch before you commit your work, you might try calling the Agency you have selctedand asking to speak to the person who would normally handle your type of book and see if they will accept in and in what format.

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