Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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I'll be using #askanauthor on a daily(ish) basis to answer YOUR questions about writing, publishing, and books! Drop a comment in any of these Shorts and I'll add your question to my list! This one comes from @rizzypizzy

I'm querying a YA. It was shortlisted for a competition whose prize was agent rep. It didn't win. Should I mention this as I continue querying? Or will they think "You didn't win and that says all we need to know"?

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