Blog Archive
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When to Tell Agents What
Oct 01, 2007
At what point do you notify agents that have partials/fulls out of a publisher’s interest in your book? Should you just wait until they make an offer? I have two publishers, one small and one large, that have requested fulls of my manuscript, and both seemed very interested from the phone calls/emails. I also have […]
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Manuscripts That Disappoint
Sep 28, 2007
Great questions on my post on whether the publishing business is personal. You definitely know how to keep me writing. Kris Fletcher, who always keeps me on my toes, asked which is harder to turn down, a book that I love but know isn’t marketable, or one that’s totally marketable but doesn’t sing for me. […]
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My Personal Tastes
Sep 27, 2007
After reading my recent post on whether the publishing business is personal, I was asked to tell a little about my own personal tastes, likes, and dislikes. Primarily, though, I was asked whether or not there are subject matters I won’t represent and what I would like to get my hands on. The last question […]
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Getting the Call
Sep 26, 2007
Obviously any smart author wants an agent who has connections, business savvy, a good reputation, and of course the passion for your writing and your book. But when getting The Call, how can you tell the difference between an agent who loves your book and truly connects with it versus one who just thinks she […]
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I’m Baaaack
Sep 25, 2007
Yes, I have returned from the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writer’s Conference and a very relaxing vacation in beautiful Denver. What a great town. I really do love visiting there. I’ve been to Denver probably five or six times and I find something new each and every time. Before I launch into a discussion about my […]
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Writing to Trends
Sep 24, 2007
Let me preface this email by saying that I have tried repeatedly to read a Harry Potter novel . . . and couldn’t . . . I know, I know . . . and just recently I picked up the third volume of Stephanie Meyer’s vampire/werewolf trilogy, Eclipse . . . do I feel the […]
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Jean Fogle on Perseverence
Sep 21, 2007
Salty DogsJean M. FoglePublisher: WileyPub Date: September 2007Agent: Jacky Sach (Click to Buy) Author Web site: www.jeanmfogle.com When Molly, my Jack Russell Terrier, was six months old, I took her to the beach. From her first step in the sand till the moment I dragged her away, it was apparent that the beach was heaven […]
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Age Discrimination Does Exist
Sep 20, 2007
For some reason I get a lot of queries where the writer feels the need to share her age. Most commonly it’s people who are in their 70s or 80s and feel the need to tell me they don’t have a lot of time left, or people in their 20s or teens who are concerned […]
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Proper Submission Etiquette
Sep 19, 2007
It seems like a never-ending blog post, but clearly it never hurts to remind people. I got an email today from someone that had so many things wrong with it I don’t know where to begin. First of all, she tells me that she sent an email query to Jacky, but since Jacky was on […]
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What I’m Reading Now
Sep 18, 2007
I know Jessica took a stack of books to read on her trip, and I’m looking forward to hearing her reviews when she gets back. In the meantime, I thought I’d give you an update on the books I’m reading right now. I don’t often do this, but I’m currently reading several books at once. […]
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Self-Publishing
Sep 18, 2007
It appears that it will be impossible to get a good agent like yourself, even though some knowledgeable people have told me that my story is definitely worth a book. I was wondering, therefore, if you would recommend that I self publish through someone like iUniverse? I guess before making the decision to self-publish you […]
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BookEnds: The Inside Scoop
Sep 17, 2007
Isn’t that what I’ve been giving you all along? An inside look into the world of BookEnds? How we think? Why we make the decisions we do and how you can get your foot in the door? Well, yes, but today I want to give you some details on how BookEnds works. What really goes […]
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