Blog Archive
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What is a Hook?
Apr 26, 2023
Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss the difference between a tagline and a hook, and what a successful hook does for your book and your query letter. Thanks so much for coming to the blog. Please don’t forget to like and share this post. Subscribe to our YouTube channel […]
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What Happens When an Editor Likes Your Book?
Apr 19, 2023
When your books gains interest from an editor, you’re probably left wondering what comes next. Figuring out a timeline is a tough job when you’re not sure what to expect. Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan offer a behind-the-curtain look into what an editor does after falling in love with a story. […]
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New Client Alert — Lilli Sutton
Apr 14, 2023
Come check out our interview with new client, Lilli Sutton!
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What to Do if You Don’t Know Your Book’s Genre
Apr 12, 2023
Literary agents Jessica and James discuss what you should do if you start writing your book and realize you don’t know its genre, as well as how to successfully genre-bend. Thanks so much for coming to the blog. Please don’t forget to like and share this post. Subscribe to our YouTube […]
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Know Your Genre
Apr 05, 2023
Maybe some of the most important advice you can receive when writing and querying: know your genre. It might seem straightforward, but there are actually a lot of things that slip through! Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss picking your genre, and also letting your book become its genre. […]
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10 Things Writers Forget to Celebrate
Mar 29, 2023
Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan remind writers of the importance of celebrating every step towards success, and number 10 things to celebrate. Thanks so much for coming to the blog. Please don’t forget to like and share this post. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more publishing insights […]
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New Client Alert — Mandeep Toor
Mar 24, 2023
Come check out our interview with new client, Mandeep Toor!
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Can I Query More Than One Book at a Time?
Mar 22, 2023
Many writers have this question… you’re querying book 1 and book 2 is ready to go. Or you write in two very different genres and have projects ready to go. What to do? Literary Agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan have some insights there. Thanks so much for coming to […]
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Can You Query a Self-Published Book?
Mar 15, 2023
Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about the history of self-publishing and whether or not it’s in your favor to query something that was self-published. Thanks so much for coming to the blog. Please don’t forget to like and share this post. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more […]
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The Top 10 Lies Authors Tell Themselves
Mar 08, 2023
In the writing world, there are several lies we tell ourselves as we continue on our publishing journey. But how many of them are actually helpful? And how many are holding us back? Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan list ten lies that they’ve heard and comment on the myths behind each one. […]
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Our Top Tips for a Strong Query
Mar 01, 2023
Let’s be honest: we all want to read a good story. The query letter is your chance to show agents that they’ll find a good story in your book—and the best way to do that is make your blurb shine. Writing a blurb isn’t the most straightforward process, though. Literary agents Jessica Faust and […]
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What Makes a Good Book Deal
Feb 22, 2023
Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss what goes into a good book deal. Spoiler: it’s not just the advance! Thanks so much for coming to the blog. Please don’t forget to like and share this post. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more publishing insights and advice, and […]
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