Jessica Alvarez
Literary Agent
BookEnds Literary Agency
Senior literary agent and Foreign Rights Manager, @BookEndsLit . Former editor. Looking for adult fiction and nonfiction. She/her
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Kirk Kraft @KAKraft
How frequently do you receive referrals for new authors from your current clients? #bookendschatMaybe one a month? It's hard to say. #BookEndsChat
Literary Agent
Literary Agent
Kirk Kraft @KAKraft
How do you handle prospective authors that write across genres/age groups? I write YA fantasy and MG as well. #bookendschatThat depends on the particular situation—genres, how prolific the author is, the market, each agent. There isn’t 1 answer #BookEndsChat
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VickiPugliese @VickiPugliese
#BookEndsChat what if ur 1st 5 only shows mc(s); you don’t hit plot twist, (query & pgs seem disconnected) how do u get past that hurdle?With the first 5, I'm looking at voice & writing, not plot twists.If tone is different between pgs & query, could be a prob. #BookEndsChat
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Blake Reichenbach @mbreichenbach
#BookEndsChat I'm curious if there are resources you'd recommend to learn more about the ins and outs of the business side of publishing? pic.twitter.com/32RxNWHoM5Also, some conferences and writers groups can be a great resource here too. #bookendschat
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Blake Reichenbach @mbreichenbach
#BookEndsChat I'm curious if there are resources you'd recommend to learn more about the ins and outs of the business side of publishing? pic.twitter.com/32RxNWHoM5The BookEnds blog, of course. Actually, a lot of agent blogs are great resources for that. #BookEndsChat
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Jessica Alvarez @AgentJessicaA
@KKMHOO Honestly, unless the author is published in book form already, most credits don't mean much to me. #BookEndsChat 1/?Just because someone can write a short story or article, doesn't mean they can write a full-length novel. #BookEndsChat 2/2
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Kristin Kisska @KKMHOO
#bookendschat Besides a gripping pitch, what kind of writer credits do you hope to see from debut authors? Short stories? Awards?Honestly, unless the author is published in book form already, most credits don't mean much to me. #BookEndsChat 1/?
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Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg
What about chapters that deal w/the past treated like “real time” like Joshilyn Jackson? (Instead of flashbacks) #BookEndsChatI think this also depends on the execution, and how easy it is for the reader to follow. #BookEndsChat
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Amy Ayers @amyloomom
@BookEndsJessica @AgentJessicaA what if agents have already passed on your ms? Can you go back & ask to be reconsidered? #bookendschatIf you have an offer? Definitely. #bookendschat
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Eleanor Lavish @whereiwalkmycow
Roughly how long should a synopsis be? #bookendschatI’d say 3-5 pages, but it depends on the story. Others will say shorter or longer. #BookEndsChat
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M. Tinguely 🌋 @MaritTing
Do you need to mention POV in the query for Romance? #bookendschatUnless it’s something really out of the ordinary, I wouldn’t mention it. #bookendschat
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Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg
#BookEndsChat Do you like dual POV in suspense?Sometimes… As long as it’s done well. #BookEndsChat
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Faith Knight 🙏🏼📚 @KnightAuthor
How vital is an MFA these days? #askagent #bookendschatNot at all vital in my genres. #bookendschat
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Tauri Cox @tauricox
When a signing a new author, do you typically agree to only represent the current manuscript or future projects as well? #BookEndsChatUsually future projects because we want to build a career, not just sell one book. #bookendschat
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Melissa Charles @2TheImp
@inthesestones @BookEndsKim @BookEndsJessica @LynnetteLabelle Are there any other warning signs you look for? #BookEndsChatIn commercial fiction, it’s never good to tell me you’ve been working on a project for ten years. Speed matters. #BookEndsChat
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Literary Agent
Janel Comeau @VeryBadLlama
Is it a red flag when a query has no comp titles at all? #bookendschatNope. Plenty queries don’t have them. #bookendschat
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Steve Asbell @rainforestgardn
What are you reading at the moment? (Or would be reading if you had the time) #bookendschatI’m horrible. I don’t know the title or author. A psychological suspense published by @simonschuster. #bookendschat