Jessica Faust
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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Scotty Claus Rhoades--My Self on a Shelf @scorho
Is an unrelated pro writing career useful in a query? #bookendschatDuh. I'm tired. Yes, it totally is, but don't bog down your query with it. Make the query about the book. #BookEndsChat
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Viv Writes @VivWrites
@BookEndsJessica anything particularly overdone? #bookendschat I remember your post abt beefsteak ice cream... you need different but not too different :DWow! That was so long ago. ROFL. Depends on the genre I guess. #BookEndsChat
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Liz Boeger @LizBoegerAuthor
#BookEndsChat Great peer and beta feedback. Industry ++blurbs, but no agent yet? Recommendations?Keep going and write your next book (but not the next in the series) #BookEndsChat
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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?For me it's brainstorming--ideas, titles, revisions. That and selling and negotiating. #BookEndsChat
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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?It's always nice to be able to nose around and check the author out, but not sure it's necessary. #BookEndsChat
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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 querycommercial is WF. So it's WF #ownvoices #BookEndsChat Don't over complicate it ;)
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Zee💋 @ZeandraNicole
Is it often that any of you end up representing a writer that you've rejected in the past? #BookEndsChatALL the time! Also offering on authors/books another BookEnds agent passed on. #BookEndsChat #NeverGiveUp
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Viv Writes @VivWrites
@BookEndsJessica how about cozy mysteries? your agency represents so many fabulous authors! #bookendschatWe do and I'm always happy to see more. Right now I have a pretty full cozy list so I'm extremely picky. #BookEndsChat
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Viv Writes @VivWrites
@BookEndsJessica what is high on your wishlists right now? #bookendschatThe next Bill Little Lies, Bull Mountain, Lisa Ungar, a Hillbilly suspense (setting/culture), #diversebooks #ownvoices #bookendschat #MSWL
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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?It's all on the website. I'd wait 8-12 weeks though #BookEndsChat unless you get another offer of course.
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Christina Herrera @CHerrera122116
@jamerrson #BookEndsChat How does one get a job at a lit agency? What are the requirements?Internships are always a great way to get in the door #BookEndsChat
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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 #BookEndsChatActually, I wouldn't necessarily turn down someone without a degree. Just saying. #BookEndsChat
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Jay Sandy @JWillisSanders
#bookendschat Agent and big 5 publisher vs. smaller houses; pros and cons?You can also have Agent and Smaller House. Again, it depends on the offer, the project and everything in between #BookEndsChat
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Eleanor Lavish @whereiwalkmycow
Roughly how long should a synopsis be? #bookendschatI have no rules for that. 1-5 pages if you need numbers #bookendschat
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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? #bookendschatI always suggest start with a different project, exactly for the reason you mention #bookendschat
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Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg
#BookEndsChat Do you like dual POV in suspense?& they all usually sound the same #bookendschat
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Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg
#BookEndsChat Do you like dual POV in suspense?I think the problem with dual POV in suspense is typically I see the same old thing. killer v. protagonist #bookendschat
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Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg
#BookEndsChat Do you like dual POV in suspense?funny you should ask. normally I'd say "eh" but I'm editing a client's right now that I love #bookendschat
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Lynnette Labelle @LynnetteLabelle
@BookEndsKim What about using HARRY POTTER meets (something) to show the high concept? #BookEndsChatNo! avoid Harry Potter at all costs. He's not a comp, he's a life of his own. #bookendschat