Blog Archive
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The Secret to Achieving Different Results
Aug 05, 2021
I think at this point, we all know that success isn’t achieved by doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. If you want to change, you need to change. This means doing something differently. It means writing a different query or a different book. It means a different way of asking […]
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How We Read Queries
Aug 04, 2021
You might be ready with your first (or tenth) batch of queries, but then notice the different guidelines that each agent or agency outlines as part of their submission process. Some agents want samples, other agents want a synopsis along with the full manuscript, and others want both. Each agent has their own approach to […]
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10 Query Mistakes You’re NOT Making
Aug 04, 2021
Queries are like the covers letters you write for job interviews. There are so many do’s and don’ts when it comes to writing them, but we can guarantee you’re not falling into the don’ts category if you’ve been watching our YouTube channel. In case you need a reminder of them, we’ve pulled up this recap […]
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Why I Blog
Aug 03, 2021
I started this blog back in 2006 when blogs were a thing and social media was not. I’ve discussed one of the reasons I blog–to reach more authors than I could reach at conferences. My goal is still to empower as many people as possible with an education in publishing. But there’s another reason I […]
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New Client Alert – Dr. Sara Kapadia
Jul 30, 2021
Name: Sara Kapadia What you Write: middle grade, young adult, and picture booksAgent: Naomi DavisWhy BookEnds? I have always thought of BookEnds as a stellar agency with top notch agents. I love the videos, posts, and vibe of BookEnds with a team of supportive, inspirational agents. Tell us a bit about your writing process. Where do […]
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You Are What You Prioritize
Jul 29, 2021
“I don’t have time” is the killer of dreams. How many times have you said it? How many times has it become your go-to excuse and that of your pals? Dreams are killed because we don’t have time. Or is time the excuse for not pursuing our dreams? You want to be fit, but don’t […]
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How to Research Literary Agents
Jul 28, 2021
There are a lot of great resources that can help writers figure out which literary agents might be suitable matches for them. Massive lists and agency websites are only two options that can help, though neither are completely exhaustive. The abundance of information on literary agents may seem overwhelming, but this YouTube video will hopefully […]
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Reputation v. Reality
Jul 27, 2021
Have you ever overheard someone talking about you? Not necessarily negatively, just someone else’s impressions of who you are. Honestly, I love this. I love eavesdropping when people are talking about me. This is why conferences are the BEST. It’s so fascinating to see how the world sees you compared to how you see yourself […]
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Why Agents & Editors Take So Long on Submissions
Jul 22, 2021
Authors complain about agents taking too long to read submissions. Agents (and authors) complain about editors taking too long on submissions. And I imagine editors complain about other editors when they’re trying to get feedback on a submission they love. It’s the endless cycle of publishing. But why is that? Why do agents and editors […]
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The Benefits of NOT Writing
Jul 21, 2021
You’ve likely heard this piece of advice before: you need to put your butt in a chair and write every day in order to get better at writing. It’s not true. Not everything has to be full speed ahead, especially when it comes to writing. Take it from two literary agents who have seen the […]
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Jessica Faust: Achieving Goals & #MSWL
Jul 20, 2021
Last week I talked about my semi-annual goal review and how it’s going. Originally I was going to include an #MSWL in there, but the post as it was got too long. So here it is…more goals. When I first set my goals in January, I had a vision not just of how many books […]
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Mid-Year Goal Review
Jul 15, 2021
The days are long and the years are short is such a truism it sometimes hurts. I don’t understand how we’re already well into July. What happened to the first part of the year? But, here we are. July. That time of year when you need to sit down and pull out those goals you […]
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