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SheilaT

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4. I'd say, seek out an agent without bringing up her age.

Reply to CherokeeDem (Original post)

Sat Jun 15, 2013, 12:55 AM

Jun 2013

Send out the appropriate query letters to agents and wait for their response. They do not need to find out how old she is until they offer to represent her.

Think of it this way: If she were an adult, 21, or 35, or even 72, her age would not be the first thing of importance. It's the quality of her writing that matters the most, not age, gender, infirmity, or anything else. So go with that strength, the quality of her writing.

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Question about publishers or agents dealing with young writers. [View all] CherokeeDem Jun 2013 OP

Try poking around miraslist.com ...the right side of the page mojowork_n Jun 2013 #1

Thanks! CherokeeDem Jun 2013 #2

Is it good? What's the novel about? TeamPooka Jun 2013 #3

I have to admit... CherokeeDem Jun 2013 #6

that's the question lit agents ask "Is it good?" because referrals do matter to them. TeamPooka Jun 2013 #8

Thanks... CherokeeDem Jun 2013 #9

I'd say, seek out an agent without bringing up her age. SheilaT Jun 2013 #4

Thanks! CherokeeDem Jun 2013 #5

The time to highlight her age is *after* she lands SheilaT Jun 2013 #7

agents Lefty Nast Jun 2013 #10