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Q&A AmE text for a British literary agent (and viceversa)

The best approach is to query the agent first and ask them what their preference is. It is unlikely that they all have the same policy. Asking them first shows them that you are aware of the issue ...

posted 8y ago by Mark Baker‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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#4: Attribution notice removed by user avatar System‭ · 2020-01-03T20:41:50Z (over 4 years ago)
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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T05:22:56Z (over 4 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T05:22:56Z (over 4 years ago)
The best approach is to query the agent first and ask them what their preference is. It is unlikely that they all have the same policy. Asking them first shows them that you are aware of the issue and willing to adjust if required. That shows professionalism, which counts for a lot with agents.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2016-06-27T11:31:59Z (almost 8 years ago)
Original score: 1