Allegra Martschenko
Ladderbird Literary Agency
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Allegra Martschenko
Ladderbird Literary Agency
- Website:
- ladderbird.com
- Blog/Other:
- allegramartschenko.com/
- Twitter (X):
- @AllegraMartsch
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Speculative
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
• Young Adult, Speculative
Non-Fiction
none
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
cloudynights
11/18/2024 10:45 AM
Query sent on 11/12/24
Form rejection on 11/18/24
Offer to requery them again with a book revision that involves reworking the sample materials.
Form rejection on 11/18/24
Offer to requery them again with a book revision that involves reworking the sample materials.
maiareads
11/17/2024 06:57 PM
Query 11/1/2024
Full Request 11/13/2024
Offer of Representation 11/17/2024
Full Request 11/13/2024
Offer of Representation 11/17/2024
monetayala
10/31/2024 11:02 AM
Q - 10.27
R - 10.30
she said I can requery if I work the first five pages again, but what would be the point if she doesn’t like the premise at all?
Won’t bother querying this MS again with her
This is the worst industry
I appreciate being trusted with your work and can see why you resonated with my wishlist. That said, I have unfortunately decided not to pursue your project further.
This is a subjective, taste-based opinion and is not intended as a condemnation of your craft or a reflection on your worth as a writer. In search of that elusive personal "fit" I have to pass on a lot of truly interesting projects. If I am sending you this form response, it is because I wasn't deeply intrigued by your premise (as articulated in your query) and your opening pages did not subsequently reverse this hesitation.
You can read more about my form responses on my website, [https://tinyurl.com/formreject].
I'm sorry not to write with better news and sincerely wish you the best of luck in the query trenches.
all best,
Allegra
P.S You can requery me at any time if you complete a book revision that involves reworking the sample materials you submitted here (namely, the first 5 pages, since that weighs heavily in my consideration).
R - 10.30
she said I can requery if I work the first five pages again, but what would be the point if she doesn’t like the premise at all?
Won’t bother querying this MS again with her
This is the worst industry
I appreciate being trusted with your work and can see why you resonated with my wishlist. That said, I have unfortunately decided not to pursue your project further.
This is a subjective, taste-based opinion and is not intended as a condemnation of your craft or a reflection on your worth as a writer. In search of that elusive personal "fit" I have to pass on a lot of truly interesting projects. If I am sending you this form response, it is because I wasn't deeply intrigued by your premise (as articulated in your query) and your opening pages did not subsequently reverse this hesitation.
You can read more about my form responses on my website, [https://tinyurl.com/formreject].
I'm sorry not to write with better news and sincerely wish you the best of luck in the query trenches.
all best,
Allegra
P.S You can requery me at any time if you complete a book revision that involves reworking the sample materials you submitted here (namely, the first 5 pages, since that weighs heavily in my consideration).
Kzumi
10/29/2024 04:51 PM
Query via QM: 10/21
Form rejection: 10/30, premise
YA fantasy, 105k
"Dear Kzumi,
Thank you for submitting KZUMI'S PROJECT for my consideration—I appreciate being trusted with your work. That said, I have unfortunately decided not to pursue your project further.
This is a subjective, taste-based opinion and is not intended as a condemnation of your craft or a reflection on your worth as a writer. In search of that elusive personal "fit" I have to pass on a lot of truly interesting projects. If I am sending you this form response, it is because I wasn't deeply intrigued by your premise (as articulated in your query) and your opening pages did not subsequently reverse this hesitation.
I'm sorry not to write with better news and sincerely wish you the best of luck in the query trenches.
all best,
Allegra
P.S You can requery me at any time if you complete a book revision that involves reworking the sample materials you submitted here (namely, the first 5 pages, since that weighs heavily in my consideration)."
Form rejection: 10/30, premise
YA fantasy, 105k
"Dear Kzumi,
Thank you for submitting KZUMI'S PROJECT for my consideration—I appreciate being trusted with your work. That said, I have unfortunately decided not to pursue your project further.
This is a subjective, taste-based opinion and is not intended as a condemnation of your craft or a reflection on your worth as a writer. In search of that elusive personal "fit" I have to pass on a lot of truly interesting projects. If I am sending you this form response, it is because I wasn't deeply intrigued by your premise (as articulated in your query) and your opening pages did not subsequently reverse this hesitation.
I'm sorry not to write with better news and sincerely wish you the best of luck in the query trenches.
all best,
Allegra
P.S You can requery me at any time if you complete a book revision that involves reworking the sample materials you submitted here (namely, the first 5 pages, since that weighs heavily in my consideration)."
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- Last Update:
- 06/12/2024 - Open to queries. Genres updated.
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