Jessica Faust

@BookEndsJessica

Literary Agent

BookEnds Literary Agency

President & founder of BookEnds Literary Agency, author advocate, optimist, & professional pain in the ass. Runs on coffee, wine, & kettlebells. She/Her

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· 29 Jun 2017

Scotty Claus Rhoades--My Self on a Shelf @scorho

Is an unrelated pro writing career useful in a query? #bookendschat

Replying to @scorho

Duh. I'm tired. Yes, it totally is, but don't bog down your query with it. Make the query about the book. #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Viv Writes @VivWrites

@BookEndsJessica anything particularly overdone? #bookendschat I remember your post abt beefsteak ice cream... you need different but not too different :D

Replying to @VivWrites

Wow! That was so long ago. ROFL. Depends on the genre I guess. #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Liz Boeger @LizBoegerAuthor

#BookEndsChat Great peer and beta feedback. Industry ++blurbs, but no agent yet? Recommendations?

Replying to @LizBoegerAuthor

Keep going and write your next book (but not the next in the series) #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Elisa Stryker @elisa_stryker

Do you have any advice for writers that are writing in a genre/topic that's considered a "hard sell"? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @elisa_stryker

Make it impossible not to buy. #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Madison Lessard🎄❄️🌟 @madisonlessard

I'm so late to the #BookEndsChat, but: agents, what is your favorite part of the process when working with your authors?

Replying to @madisonlessard

For me it's brainstorming--ideas, titles, revisions. That and selling and negotiating. #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Kimberly Vale ☄ @KimberlyVale_

#BookEndsChat I've heard having an "author website" is beneficial when querying, but is it really when you're just starting out?

Replying to @KimberlyVale_

It's always nice to be able to nose around and check the author out, but not sure it's necessary. #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Micki B Morency @mickimorency

#BookEndsChat What if ms doesnt fit a specific genre for ex it's WF, commercial, multicultural/ownvoices...how to convey all that in query

Replying to @mickimorency

commercial is WF. So it's WF #ownvoices #BookEndsChat Don't over complicate it ;)

· 29 Jun 2017

Zee💋 @ZeandraNicole

Is it often that any of you end up representing a writer that you've rejected in the past? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @ZeandraNicole

ALL the time! Also offering on authors/books another BookEnds agent passed on. #BookEndsChat #NeverGiveUp

· 29 Jun 2017

Viv Writes @VivWrites

@BookEndsJessica how about cozy mysteries? your agency represents so many fabulous authors! #bookendschat

Replying to @VivWrites

We do and I'm always happy to see more. Right now I have a pretty full cozy list so I'm extremely picky. #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Viv Writes @VivWrites

@BookEndsJessica what is high on your wishlists right now? #bookendschat

Replying to @VivWrites

The next Bill Little Lies, Bull Mountain, Lisa Ungar, a Hillbilly suspense (setting/culture), #diversebooks #ownvoices #bookendschat #MSWL

· 29 Jun 2017

Micki B Morency @mickimorency

#BookEndsChat If an agent requests or the sub was from a wishlist, what's the protocol for nudging in terms of timeframe for your agency?

Replying to @mickimorency

It's all on the website. I'd wait 8-12 weeks though #BookEndsChat unless you get another offer of course.

· 29 Jun 2017

Christina Herrera @CHerrera122116

@jamerrson #BookEndsChat How does one get a job at a lit agency? What are the requirements?

Replying to @CHerrera122116

Internships are always a great way to get in the door #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

James McGowan @jamerrson

@CHerrera122116 Also, you'll need a bachelor's degree. And you'll need to love to read, be organized, and eager to learn #BookEndsChat

Replying to @jamerrson

Actually, I wouldn't necessarily turn down someone without a degree. Just saying. #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Jay Sandy @JWillisSanders

#bookendschat Agent and big 5 publisher vs. smaller houses; pros and cons?

Replying to @JWillisSanders

You can also have Agent and Smaller House. Again, it depends on the offer, the project and everything in between #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Eleanor Lavish @whereiwalkmycow

Roughly how long should a synopsis be? #bookendschat

Replying to @whereiwalkmycow

I have no rules for that. 1-5 pages if you need numbers #bookendschat

· 14 Feb 2017

Riata Brown @RiataBrown

Querying book 1 of a series- better to start writing book 2, or start entirely different project in case series is a dud? #bookendschat

Replying to @RiataBrown

I always suggest start with a different project, exactly for the reason you mention #bookendschat

· 14 Feb 2017

Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg

#BookEndsChat Do you like dual POV in suspense?

Replying to @charlotteclg

& they all usually sound the same #bookendschat

· 14 Feb 2017

Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg

#BookEndsChat Do you like dual POV in suspense?

Replying to @charlotteclg

I think the problem with dual POV in suspense is typically I see the same old thing. killer v. protagonist #bookendschat

· 14 Feb 2017

Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg

#BookEndsChat Do you like dual POV in suspense?

Replying to @charlotteclg

funny you should ask. normally I'd say "eh" but I'm editing a client's right now that I love #bookendschat

· 14 Feb 2017

Lynnette Labelle @LynnetteLabelle

@BookEndsKim What about using HARRY POTTER meets (something) to show the high concept? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LynnetteLabelle

No! avoid Harry Potter at all costs. He's not a comp, he's a life of his own. #bookendschat