Blog Archive
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Word Count Guidelines
Apr 14, 2020
Word count matters. As much as we would like to think we will happily read 250,000-word books or plunk down $16 for a 25,000-word book (really a novella), the truth is we tend not to. We, as readers, feel most comfortable reading books within the range we’re used to–the length of time it takes to […]
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How Jessica Faust’s #MSWL Changed During Covid-19
Apr 13, 2020
Our world will never be the same after the Covid-19 Pandemic. In publishing we’re seeing lay-offs, furloughs, moved release dates and I imagine we’ll see publishers and agents close. It’s a scary and difficult time for all of us. It seems like a lifetime ago that I wrote my last #MSWL. One for fiction and […]
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New Client Alert- Estrela Lourenço!
Apr 10, 2020
Name: Estrela Lourenço What you Draw: Picture Books and Comics Agent: James McGowan Why BookEnds? I’m delighted to be part of a proactive and professional agency. The team seems incredibly welcoming and very positive about the clients they support and coach. JAMES: I’m so excited to introduce everyone to Estrela Lourenço. I first came across […]
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Questions to Ask Before Signing with a Literary Agent
Apr 09, 2020
An offer of representation is extremely exciting. After months or years of searching, you finally have a literary agent who wants to work with you. Now that the offer has been made, it’s time to ask the questions that matter. The Questions What did you like about my book or what led you to offer […]
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New Client Alert-Karen A. Chase!
Apr 08, 2020
Name: Karen A. ChaseWhat you Write: Historical Nonfiction & Fiction, Travel EssaysAgent: Amanda JainWhy BookEnds?: Like many authors, I searched for the right agent first. Amanda Jain had a good track record with my genres, plus an unwavering desire (via her #MSWL) to publish untold women’s stories. The fact she was also part of the […]
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How to Know if a Literary Agent is Reputable
Apr 08, 2020
In case you missed it, last month on the BookEnds YouTube Channel, Jessica, Kim, and James gave their best tips for deciphering whether the agents your querying are reputable ones. Take a look:
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Reading Queries During Covid-19 Shutdown
Apr 08, 2020
I’ve written and filmed on Querying During the Time of Covid-19 and I stand behind what I said. In these difficult times, we need books and agents are ready for queries, but what does that mean on the agenting side? How We are Reading There’s no doubt we are all reading differently now, industry professionals […]
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When Your Book Doesn’t Sell
Apr 07, 2020
When an author and literary agent sign together there’s an excitement on both sides and a confidence that this is it, this is the book that’s going to sell. But every agent and many authors will tell you that’s not always the case. Many times that the first book doesn’t sell. So what happens next? […]
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New Client Alert – Hannah Costelle!
Apr 03, 2020
Name: Hannah CostelleWhat you Write: Mysteries (traditional/literary)Agent: Amanda JainWhy BookEnds? I gravitated immediately toward the open, personable style at BookEnds. A lot of the research I did about how to find and query agents came from the BookEnds blog posts and videos. I’m extremely excited to work with Amanda and the whole team. Like many […]
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Questions to Ask References
Apr 02, 2020
When debating an offer of representation, or multiple offers, it’s acceptable to ask an agent for references. The question then becomes, what questions do you have for those references. Thank you so much for all the helpful and encouraging posts and videos. I definitely feel more prepared as I start querying. Along the lines of […]
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New Client Alert- Anita Kelly!
Apr 01, 2020
Name: Anita KellyWhat you Write: Queer Contemporary RomanceAgent: Kim LionettiWhy BookEnds? BookEnds is legendary! I’m in awe of Kim’s publishing experience in the romance world especially, and I love an agency that’s built on the strength of so many badass women. What book do you wish you had written, and why? Red White and Royal […]
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Rejections in Tough Times
Apr 01, 2020
Rejection isn’t easy. It’s not easy to receive and it’s not easy to send, especially during tough times. I’ve encouraged authors to continue submitting and querying during the time of Covid-19. We are doing it as agents and we are selling books. We are also receiving and sending rejections, which feels especially harsh during these […]
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