Agent Interview: Erzsi Deàk Go to the listing List all agent interviews Edit answers (agent only) Describe what you're looking for in 25 characters or less.Voice/Character/ActionErzsi Deàk, Agent & Founder at Hen&ink Literary Studio on 27 March 2020What sets you apart from other agents who look at the same type of material?I'm an editorial agent (to a point!) and communication is hugely important to me.Erzsi Deàk, Agent & Founder at Hen&ink Literary Studio on 27 March 2020What is the best advice you can give someone who is considering submitting work to you?Please make sure to check-out the guidelines and what we are and aren't looking for on the Hen&ink website. Send only your most polished work. Believe SHOW-don't-TELL. Make every word inside and outside of dialogue work to push your story forward. Keep us turning the pages and asking "what happens next?"Erzsi Deàk, Agent & Founder at Hen&ink Literary Studio on 27 March 2020Describe the ideal query letter.Short. :)Erzsi Deàk, Agent & Founder at Hen&ink Literary Studio on 27 March 2020Describe the ideal manuscript.Something with an incredible hook that makes me want to dive in and keep reading. Formatted correctly (seriously). VOICE. VOICE. VOICE.Erzsi Deàk, Agent & Founder at Hen&ink Literary Studio on 27 March 2020What do submitters most often get wrong about your submissions process?Send a picture book when we are only looking at middle-grade fiction, etc.Erzsi Deàk, Agent & Founder at Hen&ink Literary Studio on 27 March 2020How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?I just want to read the work.Erzsi Deàk, Agent & Founder at Hen&ink Literary Studio on 27 March 2020How much of a manuscript do you read before making the decision to reject it?Between 1 and infinity (pages). I can usually tell from the first paragraph.Erzsi Deàk, Agent & Founder at Hen&ink Literary Studio on 27 March 2020Once you decide to represent someone's work, what is the process?We offer them representation, share the agreement, go from there.Erzsi Deàk, Agent & Founder at Hen&ink Literary Studio on 27 March 2020 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only