Blog Archive
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New Client Alert – Chelsea Mueller!
Aug 28, 2020
Name: Chelsea MuellerWhat you Write: YA! Thrillers! Urban Fantasy!Agent: Naomi DavisWhy BookEnds? I love the way the BookEnds team works together. The powerhouse agents have a strong market sensibility and practicality that speaks to me—and the rest of the strong client list. Happy to join the family. Tell us a bit about your writing process. […]
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New Client Alert- Brunella Costagliola
Aug 21, 2020
Name: Brunella CostagliolaWhat you Write: Children’s books, memoirs, self-help, and more Agent: Emily ForneyWhy BookEnds? I have been following BookEnds for some time now and I truly appreciate how inclusive, supportive, and welcoming the agency is. I believe my values are mirrored by the agency’s and that is important to me, especially because my book aims […]
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How to Write a Book!
Aug 19, 2020
Writing a book is NOT easy! Many dream of writing their own novel, but often end up never following through. Fear, self-rejection, lack of motivation are just some reasons why writers fail before they even begin. Jessica and James hope by sharing their top 10 best tips for how to write a book, you will […]
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New Client Alert- Carrie Tillotson
Aug 14, 2020
Name: Carrie TillotsonWhat you Write: Fiction and nonfiction picture booksAgent: Tracy MarchiniWhy BookEnds? I’m not sure where I first heard of BookEnds, but it had become one of the agencies high on my radar because of its good reputation and because it has several agents representing children’s authors. I was particularly interested in working with […]
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How Writers Should Choose Their Pseudonyms
Aug 12, 2020
Struggling with creating a pseudonym? Jessica and James did a wonderful video on the BookEnds YouTube channel, speaking on how writers should go about this important detail of their author brand. BookEnds is on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Please follow us to stay up to date on all things BookEnds!
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New Client Alert- Jill Diamond
Aug 05, 2020
Name: Jill DiamondWhat you Write: I write middle grade fiction, with a current focus on the dark and creepy!Agent: James McGowan Why BookEnds? I was very impressed with BookEnds’ proven track record in the kid lit world, passion for authors and their careers, and collaborative approach. JM: I am so thrilled to be welcoming Jill to […]
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Our First Webinar! (How to Get a Literary Agent)
Aug 05, 2020
Back in June, Jessica and James hosted a live webinar where they gave advice on how to get an agent and answered the audience’s burning publishing questions. We were so touched by the outcome and wanted to share the webinar with those who could not attend. BookEnds is on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. Please follow […]
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Cheat Sheet to Answering An Agent Offer
Aug 04, 2020
You’ve been sent an offer of representation. Congratulations! This is wonderful news and we hope you celebrate this major achievement. Now what? Oh yeah… you have to answer the email sent to you by your potential new agent. You sit and begin typing away–an acceptance or rejection answer to the email. But then you abruptly […]
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BookEnds Is Taking Vacation!
Jul 31, 2020
Please note: BookEnds will be closed for the week of August 3rd. We will reopen on August 10th. We plan on taking some time to relax and disconnect from work to enjoy the last few weeks of summer. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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Meet Associate Agent Emily Forney and Literary Assistant Umaima Saleem
Jul 30, 2020
2020 is the year when you double the celebrations for good news. And today, I have doubled (well tripled), the good news to celebrate. I am beyond thrilled to welcome both Emily Forney and Umaima Saleem to the BookEnds family. Both Emily and Umaima bring a wealth of ideas, positive spirits, and wonderful energy. Not […]
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New Client Alert- Namita Moolani Mehra
Jul 29, 2020
Name: Namita Moolani MehraWhat you Write: Cookbooks, informational fiction and picture booksAgent: Naomi DavisWhy BookEnds? BookEnds has an incredible reputation and is a thought-leader in the industry, providing a treasure trove of useful advice for writers. With hundreds of gushing clients, incredible agents…. It was definitely at the top of my list! What book do you wish you had […]
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New Client Alert- Amanda Abler
Jul 24, 2020
Name: Amanda Abler What you Write: children/MG/YA nonfictionAgent: Tracy MarchiniWhy BookEnds? I was impressed by the agency’s open sharing of information about the publication business and all of Tracy’s clients with whom I spoke were pleased! What do you love about writing nonfiction? I love writing nonfiction because it allows me to learn about things that truly […]
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