Blog Archive
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Focus on What You Can Control
Oct 31, 2019
Focusing your energies on what you can control, not what you can’t, is critical to success. As agents, it’s something we discuss all the time when it comes to our own careers. You can’t control other people, their words, actions, behaviors, loves, likes, or wants. You can’t control the market, the weather, or anyone’s personal […]
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New Client Alert- Penny Haw
Oct 30, 2019
Name: Penny HawWhat you write: Literary fictionAgent: Jessica FaustWhy BookEnds? Months, perhaps even years ago, one of Jessica’s tweets with a link to a BookEnds blog post she’d written was retweeted into my timeline. I immediately recognized her as someone I could learn from and began following her and BookEnds on Twitter. I wasn’t disappointed. It was as if […]
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They are Not Better Than You
Oct 29, 2019
When looking to achieve our dreams it’s easy to get in the habit of thinking everyone is better than you. If only you could write like “that” author or had “that” idea or “that” special, magical pen. The truth is that none of them are better than you. None of those authors know more, or […]
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Cover Reveal: SEALAND by Dylan Taylor-Lehman
Oct 28, 2019
We’re really excited to share the cover for Dylan Taylor-Lehman’s SEALAND! If you love immersive narrative nonfiction that takes you off the beaten path, you’re going to want to read this one! Look for it from Diversion Books in June 2020.
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Cover Reveal: TOO STICKY by Jen Malia!
Oct 26, 2019
We are so excited to share the cover for Jen Malia’s TOO STICKY! This book about a child with autism and sensory issues making slime in science class is one we can’t wait to see on the shelves. Pre-order your copy now on Amazon or Barnes & Noble!Author Jen Malia is a great author to […]
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New Client Alert- Ann McCallum Staats
Oct 25, 2019
Name: Ann McCallum StaatsWhat you Write: MG, non-fiction, and some PBAgent: James McGowanWhy BookEnds? This is a well-established, reputable company. Mostly, though, it is an agency of fantastic, friendly, and all-around-awesome people. To me, working with smart, dedicated, fun people is a dream come true. I am thrilled to be a part of this incredible team! What […]
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The Last Wife is a USA Today Bestseller!!
Oct 24, 2019
Congrats to Nicola Marsh on hitting the USA Today bestseller list with THE LAST WIFE!!!
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Facts Matter
Oct 24, 2019
With every book you write–fiction or nonfiction–facts matter. Nothing pulls a reader out of a story faster than the feeling that something is terribly wrong or just not true. Sure you need to do research when writing historical or police procedural, but to me those usually aren’t where authors miss. Those are things most authors […]
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New Client Alert- Michelle Cusolito
Oct 23, 2019
Name: Michelle CusolitoWhat you Write: fiction and non-fiction picture books, middle grade non-fictionAgent: James McGowanWhy BookEnds? I love the collaborative way the agents work together. What book do you wish you had written, and why? I try not to do this to myself. I admire loads of books. Too many to list, really. But saying […]
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The Author Bio in Your Query
Oct 23, 2019
The final part of your query letter should always be your author bio. In addition to knowing about the book, agents want to know a little about who they will be working with if they do offer representation. I’d love to know what credentials or other background you look for in a writer’s query. Are […]
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Why I Read More than the Query
Oct 22, 2019
Of the thousands of queries I receive every year I read every single one. Myself. I do know some agencies use interns or assistants, and maybe I’m a tad controlling, but I like reviewing my own queries. I guess it would be like hiring someone to curate your reading list. Sure it would be great […]
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New Client Alert- Lisa Marie Matlin
Oct 21, 2019
Name: Lisa Marie MatlinWhat you Write: YA FantasyAgent: Naomi DavisI’m so pleased to introduce you to Lisa Marie Matlin. Lisa’s dark, angsty YA fantasy THE WOLF, THE CROW, & THE QUEEN is a furious romp through an emotional landscape rife with weird magic and frightening forces. Lisa’s work so beautifully ties the internal emotional battle of […]
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