Blog Archive
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Connect with BookEnds
Apr 19, 2021
If you follow the BookEnds agents on social media, chances are you have a good sense of who we all are. But perhaps you’re not on social, or haven’t met one of our talented agents yet. To make the introduction process as smooth as possible, we’ve compiled this handy round-up of our team, and where […]
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A Buzz Worthy Launch for Tif Marcelo!
Apr 16, 2021
IN A BOOK CLUB FAR AWAY by Tif Marcelo has finally made it’s way to shelves, and what a buzz-filled journey it has been! We’re thrilled to share a round-up of great news for Tif’s most recent release, starting with being named a Book of the Month early release choice for March 2021! From there, […]
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New Client Alert – Sophie Kim
Apr 16, 2021
Name: Sophie Kim What you Write: YA Fantasy Agent: Emily Forney Why BookEnds? I’ve always admired BookEnds, and have been following the YouTube channel for a while to learn tips on navigating the world of querying and publishing. I was overjoyed when Emily Forney reached out to me to offer representation, as her passion for my manuscript far surpasses anything […]
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It’s Time to End Free Agent Labor
Apr 15, 2021
Nearly every week an agent at BookEnds receives a request to speak at an event, conference, or group meeting. Almost universally there is an expectation that the agent will do so for free. While this has been the norm for generations, it’s time to put an end to free agent labor. As publishers are raising […]
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New Client Alert – Gabi Burton
Apr 14, 2021
Name: Gabi BurtonWhat you Write: YA FantasyAgent: Naomi DavisWhy BookEnds? BookEnds has been a dream agency since I started querying. Not only because of their stellar track record, but because of how supportive BookEnds agents are in supporting the Writing and querying community. Describe your experience with “The Call.” What do you write? When did […]
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A Book Should Stand on its Own
Apr 13, 2021
Sometimes you have one of those weeks where a certain type of person shows up repeatedly. One of those weeks where instead of writing a query letter, authors stubbornly refuse with a list of excuses. The most recent included someone who isn’t a business person, an author who wanted to write a book to see […]
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Join BookEnds on Speakeasy!
Apr 12, 2021
2021 has been a year of trying new things at BookEnds. With conferences limited, we have looked for new ways to connect with the writing community. We’ve had some fun exploring fun, new Instagram series, expanded our topics on YouTube, joined Clubhouse and hosted our first event there, too. Now, our latest venture… a workshop […]
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New Client Alert – Kiana Krystle
Apr 09, 2021
Name: Kiana Krystle What you Write: YA fantasy Agent: Naomi Davis Why BookEnds? I really admire BookEnd’s commitment to inclusivity and their attention to author care. Naomi truly demonstrates dedication to their work as an agent and I knew I would be in good hands with them as soon as we had our call due to their diligence, passion for my story, […]
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Value Your Work
Apr 08, 2021
Before you can expect anyone else to be excited about your book you need to value your work yourself. Writing is such a gift. I will forever be in awe of anyone who can complete a whole book. These short blog posts are probably all I’ll ever have in me. And I’m good with that. […]
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There Is No Courage Without Vulnerability
Apr 06, 2021
This is a quote from Brene Brown. One that couldn’t be more true. Courage doesn’t mean without fear. It’s not the same as fearlessness and it’s not the opposite of fear. True courage means feeling the fear, embracing the fear, and taking the steps forward in spite of the fear. Every author who makes the […]
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New Client Alert – Rebecca J Sanford
Apr 02, 2021
Name: Rebecca J. SanfordWhat you Write: Upmarket/Women’s Fiction (inspired by historical events)Agent: Jessica FaustWhy BookEnds? I love the agency’s values and can easily envision working with Jessica for many years (and books) to come. What book do you wish you had written, and why? There are so many writers I admire – Julia Alvarez, Toni […]
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Stop Writing for Everyone
Apr 01, 2021
I’m not everyone’s cup of tea and neither are you and neither is your book. So stop trying to write for all readers. Write Your Genre I think one of the biggest mistakes authors make, especially early on, is worrying too much about what will make their book appealing to everyone. You won’t. You can’t. […]
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