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We are off for the weekend celebrating Independence Day and hopefully taking some time for relaxing reading. I'll be finishing up Charlaine Harris's Midnight Crossroad and considering what I should...
View ArticleThe Truth About the Midlist
I think you're going to see a lot of blog posts based on the restructuring of Berkley/NAL. It's when something like this happens that I find myself with a whole slew of new ideas. Usually based on...
View ArticleFacing Facts When A Contract Isn't Renewed
With the restructuring at Berkley/NAL I've had a lot of great talks with clients about their careers and publishing careers in general. Unfortunately, in this case, we were forced to have these...
View ArticleA Writer's Guide to Being Pitch Perfect
It's July and that means pitches. Lots and lots of pitches.This month I'll be attending both Thrillerfest and RWA and I'll be taking appointed pitches at both as well as, I hope and assume, I'll be...
View ArticleThe Summer Slowdown & A Submission Update
Summer is killer for me. It feels like I'm constantly running around trying to get things done, but never actually able to get things done. Vacations and the general "slow-down of summer" can be...
View ArticlePassing a Submission to Another Agent
The other day I read a submission that I thought was really strong and had great potential. However, given my already busy client list I didn't think I was going to be the best agent for the project....
View ArticleQuery Right or Expect Rejection
I'm not sure what's going on out there or on what list my name has been placed, but the queries I've been receiving lately are absolutely horrible. I'm not talking about the books that are being...
View ArticleWhat Jessica F Has Been Reading #MSWL
Summer is here and so is summer reading. I actually have a stack of books sitting here by my side. All great potential beach reads. Some are new, books I've begged editors for, and some are older books...
View ArticleMy Thoughts on Go Set a Watchman
Everywhere I turn people are talking about Go Set a Watchman. And I don't blame them. This is probably one of the most exciting things to happen in publishing since Harry Potter. But unlike Harry...
View ArticleBookEnds Takes on #RWA15
For those who aren't a member of the romance community, RWA is the Romance Writers of America national convention. Each year it's in a new location and brings in close to 2000 writers, editors, agents...
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Meet the Intern: James McGowan
Ooh, my first interview. I feel important. I’m coming for you, Oprah.What's your name?James McGowanWhere do you go to school?CUNY- College of Staten IslandWhat are you studying?English-WritingWhat kind...
View ArticleSteps to Creating an Author Brand
I received this question from a reader. I can't thank you enough for that. I'm clearly running out of ideas and need all the help I can get. That being said, you didn't exactly send me an easy question...
View ArticleHandling an Offer of Representation
I've done posts on this subject before and I will likely do it again, but some things have come up lately that make me think it's time for a refresher course.That and Sally MacKenzie suggested I write...
View ArticleHow One Word Can Impact the Strength of Your Query
When coaching my assistants and other agents on how to approach editors I've always been very particular about word choice. The word "just" has been a pet peeve of mine for a number of years. It's a...
View ArticleThe Return of Query Critiques
I've been remiss in doing critiques. Primarily because, well, they aren't that much fun for me. That being said, I've noticed a definite need for them in my inbox and have been asked by a few of you if...
View ArticleQuery Don'ts: Putting a Stop to This Latest Query Trend
There's a new query trend out there, one that isn't helping authors at all, but is driving me crazy.Here is how the query goes:Dear Ms. Faust, After seeing on #MSWL that you've been looking for books...
View ArticleMaking After Life Arrangements for Your Writing
In preparing for death we buy life insurance, longterm care insurance, we make wills and some even choose burial clothes or write out funeral wishes. Sadly, I've yet to experience a situation where an...
View ArticleQuery Critique: Cozy Mystery
I agree that the material in this email can be posted and critiqued on the Bookends Literary Agency blog. I give permission for it to be archived for the life of the blog.Dear Query Queen,Wildlife...
View ArticleWhy Query Rules are Important
If you follow me on Twitter you'll see that lately I've been doing a lot of complaining about people not following query guidelines. I'm not sure if there are some new rules out there that I'm not...
View ArticleHow A Publisher's Decision Impacts the Author/Agent Relationship
Recently you've spoken about the changes at Berkley and how that has impacted authors. I was wondering how that impacts the author/agent relationship? If an author has their series dropped does an...
View ArticleQuery Critique: Nonfiction
I agree that the material in this email can be posted and critiqued on the BookEnds Literary Agency blog. I give permission for it to be archived for the life of the blog.Greetings Query Queen:Everyday...
View ArticleWhat to Expect with a BookEnds Internship
Time is coming for our summer intern, James, to head back to school and for a new Fall intern to start. I know Beth is looking at internship prospects right now.As I'm preparing for James's departure...
View ArticleQuery Critique: Fantasy
I agree that the material in this email can be posted and critiqued on the BookEnds Literary Agency blog. I give permission for it to be archived for the life of the blog.Dear Query Queen:Sworn off...
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Is this something you believe to be true about agents?I'm not sure literary agents are the right way to go, as their interests are bizarrely narrow, and seem to be looking continually for exact...
View ArticleBookEnds Has Moved
I'm thrilled to announce that BookEnds has set up a new home and a new look. From this moment forward you can find BookEnds at www.bookendsliterary.comHead on over to today's blog post to read more...
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