Blog Archive
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How to Conquer a Literary Agent’s ‘Slush Pile’
May 26, 2021
Every querying creator knows: it’s tough work. It’s long stretches of waiting for answers, dealing with frequent rejection, and just trying to keep your hopes up. So… how can you conquer the agent’s infamous ‘slush pile’? Jessica Faust and James McGowan give their best tips for just that. It may not be what you think, […]
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New Client Alert – Jess K Hardy
May 21, 2021
Name: Jess K HardyWhat you Write: Romance (contemporary and SFF)Agent: Kim LionettiWhy BookEnds? BookEnds has a fantastic reputation, and Kim completely won me over with her excitement about my book as well as her editorial expertise. What book do you wish you had written, and why? Sinner by Sierra Simone. To me it is the perfect […]
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The Confidence of the Mediocre White Man
May 20, 2021
I drink out of a mug every morning that says, “Lord give me the confidence of a mediocre white man.” It is a much-loved gift from my niece. And on my lowest days, it gives me the boost I need. I think of this phrase quite a bit and what it really means. I think […]
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When to Resubmit Your Query Letter
May 19, 2021
Are you in the query trenches? We know how challenging it can be. What happens when your dream agent passes, though? Can you ever go back to that agent? Or what about if an agent gives good feedback? What’s the protocol on resending if you revise? Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss when […]
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Join Jessica Faust for a June Speakeasy Event!
May 18, 2021
Back by popular demand! We are thrilled to announce that BookEnds President, and Literary Agent Jessica Faust is hosting another query workshop with Speakeasy. If you missed signing up for her first two sessions, we are thrilled to report you have another chance. Those who have been following along know that BookEnds has put out […]
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Feel the Fear of Failure
May 18, 2021
I’ve never really been afraid of failure. In some ways, the idea of failing never crosses my mind. I’m actually far more afraid of fear, of letting fear control me. This fear of fear is what has pushed me to zipline across Las Vegas canyon, pack my biggest to move to New York, even when […]
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New Client Alert – Kamilah Cole
May 14, 2021
Name: Kamilah ColeWhat you Write: YA FantasyAgent: Emily ForneyWhy BookEnds? In addition to representing some of my favorite authors and one of my friends, BookEnds Lit has a warm, welcoming, almost familial-vibe that made me feel at home right away. My agent, Emily Forney, is a fellow WOC who understands my work on a deep level, and from that […]
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Literary Fellow Spotlight: Bringing Books to Life
May 13, 2021
Michelle Rajan: Like most people in publishing, I’ve always loved to read. I’m a writer, too. And for the longest time, I thought that my path into the industry would be as an author. Don’t get me wrong, that dream still burns pretty bright. It’s just that making a career for myself in publishing never […]
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Literary Fellow Spotlight: Author Advocates
May 12, 2021
BookEnds is thrilled to continue our Spotlight of Emily Forney’s Fellowship Program by introducing you to the hardworking fellows in our 2021 class. Please meet two talented fellows still deciding what arm of publishing they’d like to work in: Ramona Pina: I’ve known I loved writing as a small child ever since I saw Langston […]
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Finding Support as a Writer
May 12, 2021
If you’re visiting this blog, chances are you’re pursuing a career in publishing — be it as a writer or illustrator. Believe it or not: it takes a village. But what about when you don’t have the support from your loved ones to pursue a career in writing. Jessica Faust and James McGowan are offering […]
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Literary Fellow Spotlight: Editorial Dreams and Vision
May 11, 2021
BookEnds is thrilled to continue our Spotlight of Emily Forney’s Fellowship Program by introducing you to the hardworking fellows in our 2021 class. First up, two aspiring editors: Alaa Al-Barkwai I’ve always been in love with storytelling in all its forms. Film, radio, tv, books, the list goes on. But to love and consume something […]
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