Blog Archive
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The Key to Successful Revisions is Time
Mar 01, 2022
When it comes to successfully revising your work the key to getting it right is taking the time you need without rushing. All too often I send clients, especially a new client, revisions, and within a matter of days or a few weeks I get them back. The author, excited to get to work and […]
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New Client Alert: Jessie DaSilva
Feb 25, 2022
Name: Jessie DaSilvaWhat you Write: Personal DevelopmentAgent: Jessica Faust Why BookEnds? I love that BookEnds is so committed to making information about the publishing industry accessible. So much of what the agency shared is exactly what I channeled when I met with Jessica. I felt prepared because of their free videos and blog posts. That […]
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Slush Pile…It’s a Mindset
Feb 24, 2022
It’s not news that I do not like the term slush pile. I’m not sure why it bugs me so much, but it really bugs me. Unreasonably so. I guess to me it feels disrespectful to authors and also I just don’t think it’s used correctly. In my mind, a slush pile is something publishers […]
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Do Authors Need Social Media?
Feb 22, 2022
There is so much pressure these days on authors to get social media. With some authors (erroneously IMHO) being told that without a strong social media presence they have no chance of getting a book deal. Something James and I love to rant about on YouTube. I don’t think I’m really in the minority when […]
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On the Other Side of Fear is Success
Feb 17, 2022
At the end of each of her podcasts, Brene Brown asks her guests what people get most wrong about them. I think about this question a lot. I’m fascinated by what people might think of me, and when and why they might be wrong. There’s one thing that popped into my head today that I’ve […]
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New Client Alert – Kelsey B. Toney
Feb 15, 2022
Name: Kelsey B. ToneyWhat you Write: Young AdultAgent: Moe FerraraWhy BookEnds? Moe is a dynamic, empathetic, passionate human, and I couldn’t have asked for a better advocate. BookEnds works hard to represent a wide range of diverse authors and titles. I’m so excited to be a part of this dream team. Tell us a bit […]
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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 […]
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New Client Alert – Alicia Cambridge
Feb 11, 2022
Name: Alicia Pazos CollazoWhat you draw: Children’s books illustrationsAgent: James McGowanWhy BookEnds? I’ve been following Book Ends and James McGowan in Twitter for a while, they always seem very friendly and fun to work with. I was so happy when I spoke with James, that he seemed so positive and enthusiastic about my work . Tell […]
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The Power of Teams
Feb 10, 2022
I believe strongly in the power of teams. I’m an athlete and love sports, and I know firsthand what it looks like and accomplishes when a team plays together versus a team filled with selfish players. In a team sport, no one wins alone. You can score all the goals in the world, but if […]
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Understanding Your Platform
Feb 08, 2022
When pursuing publication as a nonfiction author you’re going to hear the word platform quite a bit. You’re going to be rejected because your platform isn’t big enough and asked in your proposal to highlight your platform. So before you get started, it’s important to know what a platform is. Platform is the connection you […]
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New Client Alert – Isabel Calkins
Feb 04, 2022
Name: Isabel Calkins (soon to be Isabel Calkins Mata!) What you Write: Creative Nonfiction Agent: James McGowanWhy BookEnds? On my first call with James, he made it clear that he was going to be more than just my agent, but my career champion. This excited me as a debut author because while I want my first book to be great, I […]
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An #MSWL from Jessica Faust
Feb 03, 2022
I always promise myself I’m not going to post an #MSWL (Manuscript Wishlist) and then I get a bug to find new clients and, well, the best way to let people know I’m hungry is to tell them. As anyone who has received a rejection from me knows, my list is quite full, it’s bound […]
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