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Welcome to Publishing!
Dec 15, 2022
Welcome to publishing! If you’ve stumbled upon this blog you’re likely here because you’ve written something amazing and have decided to enter the world of publishing. Congratulations! I hope you are proud and have taken the time to celebrate the huge accomplishment that is finishing a book. I admire every writer who does it. It’s […]
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What Would a Successful Writer Do?
Feb 15, 2022
Have you read Atomic Habits by James Clear yet? If not, do so. I read it last year, twice, and I’m reading it again this year. It’s a supportive reminder of what I can be doing to make my life even better than it is. One of the questions that James loves asking is What […]
View MoreHow to Successfully Follow Up with Literary Agents
Oct 06, 2021
Following up with someone is almost always a frustrating task on any to-do list. Authors hesitate to follow up with literary agents, and then the agents also hesitate to follow up with editors, and so on. It’s necessary, though. To help you through that process, we have a few tips to make it all a […]
View More10 Mistakes Authors Make When Receiving an Offer of Representation
Jun 24, 2021
I was really excited to write this post (and film the corresponding YouTube video). We’ve talked a lot about what questions an author should ask when receiving an offer of rep. We’ve even told you the #1 most important question, but let’s take a minute to look at the mistakes authors make that hurt no […]
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PSA: Beware of Agent/Agency Fraud
Aug 31, 2023
A quick warning to writers and the publishing community regarding a person or group of people impersonating BookEnds and our agents. It seems these people are contacting (usually) self-published authors and sending a fraudulent contract in the name of BookEnds. If you feel you might have been approached in this way please contact us at […]
View MoreHow to Know Your Book is Done
Aug 30, 2023
Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan offer tips on how to finally put your novel to rest. Thanks so much for coming to the blog. Please don’t forget to like and share this post. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more publishing insights and advice, and follow us on […]
View MoreWhat Happens When an Agent Submits Your Book?
Aug 23, 2023
Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about the process of submitting manuscripts to editors, how agents and authors decide when books are ready to go on sub, and how agents choose their submission lists and strategies. Thanks so much for coming to the blog. Please don’t forget to like […]
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Step-by-Step: Handling an Offer of Representation
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