Blog Archive
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Queries from Published Authors
Oct 05, 2010
I’ve read where at least some agents accept queries on proposal for an unfinished manuscript when the author’s previous books are printed in the traditional print-run process. I did not see this addressed on your website and would appreciate knowing if this is something your agency ever considers. Typically, if an author has been previously […]
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Using an Agent for Magazines
Oct 04, 2010
If I am represented by a good agency and am pitching to a top magazine or newspaper, should I mention the fact that I have an agent who deals with NY Times best-selling authors in my bio? Will it seem strange that I am mentioning that I have an agent but that I, not them, […]
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Publishing Blues
Oct 01, 2010
“‘Jersey Shore’ star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s new book A SHORE THING, about a girl looking for love on the boardwalk (one full of big hair, dark tans, and fights galore), was sold to Jeremie Ruby-Strauss at Gallery, with Lauren McKenna editing, for publication in January 2011, by Scott Miller at Trident Media Group (world).” All […]
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Holiday Shopping
Sep 30, 2010
I know it might seem early, but really, I promise, the holidays are right around the corner, and I need to start thinking about my shopping. Naturally, it’s important for me to give books to as many people on my list as possible, even those who are not necessarily big readers. The trick is finding […]
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A BookEnds Rejection
Sep 29, 2010
By request, I’m doing something that for some reason feels a little scary. I’m going to post my standard rejection letter on the blog. I don’t know why this feels scary, like I’m revealing a big dirty secret or something, since you can find this in various writers’ forums and websites all over the Internet. […]
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Small Press v. Agent
Sep 28, 2010
I am a faithful reader of your blog. I think I have read about similar situations, but I just can’t recall one exactly like this, or maybe I just couldn’t find it! I wrote a book a year and a half ago, and I queried it to a few agents. Although one or two requested […]
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Working Social Media
Sep 27, 2010
I am no expert in social media, not by a long stretch. There are so many great people out there who are, people writing blogs and books, that if you want expertise that’s where you should go. That being said, I am frequently asked what specifically authors can do and should do to help create […]
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Perfecting the Opening Paragraph
Sep 23, 2010
A topic I need help with is opening paragraphs. This is such an important area that so many authors struggle. I wrote and rewrote mine more times than I can count. I understand that the opening paragraphs will make or break an author’s chance of becoming published. You only get one chance to capture the […]
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Do Political Beliefs Impact Representation
Sep 22, 2010
[reader’s name deleted to protect identity] comment prompted me to check his web page, which turns out to be little more than political screed full of hatred and vile language. We all know agents (like prospective employers) check out potential clients online. I don’t mean to pick on [reader]. Rather, this is an earnest question: […]
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Careers in Publishing, an Interview
Sep 21, 2010
Frequently I receive requests for interviews from writers, newsletters, and students working on papers for class, and I do make an effort to answer as many as I have time for. Luckily, many of the questions are the same from interview to interview, so I can reuse material. Recently, though, I did an interview and […]
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Query Auto-Response
Sep 20, 2010
Because of requests/comments from those on the blog, I have added an auto-response to all queries I receive. The response says the following: Thank you so much for querying BookEnds. Your query has been received and I look forward to reading it. Please note that I do reply to every query and make an attempt […]
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