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What do literary agents look for in the first ten pages of a YA novel?

When authors send their queries, a majority of agents want them to send the first ten pages of their manuscript. When reading these, what do literary agents look for?

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Answer 1

A lively story, engaging characters, and good writing.

Answer 2

Good writing, a good hook, lively characters, great description, motivation and a story that draws the reader in. all in the first ten pages.

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