Blog Archive
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The Secret to Sending Updated Material
Mar 19, 2015
It’s no secret that agents tend to take a while to read submissions. I’m currently backed up to December on requested material. That’s almost three months which, in the grand scheme of things, I don’t think is so bad. Recently though, because of my slow response time, I’ve been getting a rash of authors resending […]
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Making the Most of Your Publishing Internship
Mar 18, 2015
BookEnds has been hiring interns for years. As someone who started her career as an intern I believe strongly in them. I believe it was because of my internships that I stood out as a viable job candidate and eventually landed where I am today. Internships are also a great way to learn the ropes […]
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The Foolproof Guide to Submitting to BookEnds
Mar 17, 2015
One of the best things about having an agent is that she usually knows the little details about editors and what they like. An agent knows that Editor Jane has a thing for firefighters and Editor Fran is so claustrophobic she can’t even read about tight spaces. She also knows that Editor Brad loves anything […]
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It’s All About Pacing
Mar 16, 2015
A lifetime ago I ran the NYC marathon. I wasn’t a runner, in fact I ran my first three miles just nine months before the race, but somewhere along the line I got it my head that I was going to conquer 26.2 miles. And I did. With no coaching beyond a book and only […]
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Mary Ellen Hughes’s Cozy Reading Corner
Mar 13, 2015
Who can read a book on pickles without having one or two at hand? I can’t write one without cravings kicking in. Gherkins or dills, along with, of course crackers, and a sip of wine to clear the palate—well, what could be better with a good book? Mary Ellen Hughes LICENSE TO DILL (release date Feb. 3) […]
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What’s Hot in Romance
Mar 12, 2015
I haven’t done one of these in a while so I thought I better jump on to this question from a Twitter follower. rebeccaannkiel @BookEndsJessica what’s hot in romance and YA. Where trends are going. 2/11/15, 9:45 AM I’m going to work on the romance aspect of this question first. At first I was going […]
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How You Can Find Inspiration for New Book Ideas
Mar 11, 2015
I’ve always been an idea person. Even as a young editor I loved going to Barnes & Noble to pour over books and magazines and come up with my own ideas. I developed a cigar book, a beer book and a couple of different romance and mystery series ideas. As an agent I continue to […]
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Managing Social Media
Mar 10, 2015
I always tell my clients to manage social media in a way that works for you and that makes it fun for you. It makes it sound so easy, but for anyone on social media or looking to build a brand, you know it’s a juggling act at best. My social media is varied and […]
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The Power of #MSWL
Mar 09, 2015
If you are on Twitter, you are looking for an agent and you haven’t yet checked out #MSWL (Manuscript Wish List) you’re doing yourself a disservice. The #MSWL hashtag is a place where editors and agents update their newest wants and desires. No matter what an agency’s website says things change, and they can change […]
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Terrie Moran’s Cozy Reading Corner
Mar 06, 2015
This is my reading spot in the corner of a patio in North Fort Myers, Florida. Since my Read ‘Em and Eat series is set right down the road in Fort Myers Beach, I like to pour myself a glass of sweet tea and relax in the sunshine with my pal “Fishy” and an entertaining cozy mystery. Speaking of cozies, I am […]
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JF Wishlist Updates
Mar 05, 2015
I posted on Twitter the need for blog ideas. It seems I’ve run out already. KKMHOO @BookEndsJessica Hmmmmmm…. any changes to your/your colleagues’ wishlists? 2/11/15, 9:44 AM This is actually a great question only because these things change all the time. An agent can talk to an editor or read a great new book and […]
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What I Wish You Knew About an Agent’s Job
Mar 04, 2015
Recently I posted on Twitter that I had run out of blog ideas. Brilliant planning since I just restarted the blog. Well thankfully a few kind souls came to my aid with questions that they thought I might be able to answer. We’ll see about that. EmilieLorditch @BookEndsJessica @BookEndsKim What is something that you wish […]
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