Jessica Faust

I'm not sure it would typically be #ownvoices which usually refers to POC or the LGBTQ community. Among others.. #askagent

A new video from Jessica & James --discussing what happens when your manuscript is on submission. #askagent youtu.be/kqzzZ5YJzeQ?a

Making the Choice Between a Public or Private Social Media Life #askagent bookendsliterary.com/2018/08/15/mak…

It's done! Our video on what you can expect from your agent once the agreement is signed. #askagent youtu.be/PZxYZn5RjO8?a

Does Self-Publishing Ruin Your Chances at Traditional Publishing #askagent bookendsliterary.com/2018/08/08/doe…

Since I'm not a UK agent I don't have the best answer to this. I guess I would challenge you to ask, why are you making the decision for the agent by not querying at all. The best way to find out is just to query. #askagent

I got a question about cozy mysteries that disappeared. So here's my answer: The market for cozies has gotten tighter, but also opened up a bit with more publishers building their lists. The trick is to understand the market & know hooks. #MSWL #askagent

It is okay. My advice though would be to use that publisher deal to find the best agent & allow the agent to negotiate the best deal. A deal won't hurt your chance of getting an agent #askagent

You need to tell what happens, how it happens, show at least some of the red herrings and assuming you have a hook show how the hook plays throughout the book. How the names of the characters play into that will be up to you. #askagent

I think you need to stop trying to write for other people and write in the way the book demands. I'm sure you can find an agent who disapproves of everything if you look hard enough. Do it well and stand behind it. #askagent

I'm sure there might be some. #askagent

No. If you got an advance copy and read it go ahead, but without having read it you simply look like you're trying to jump on a bandwagon. #askagent

Women's fiction does not always need a romance. I don't know that book club is really a category at all, but it is a good fallback when you want something other than fiction. #InsiderInfo #askagent

I would. #askagent. Keep in mind though, IMHO, a query is rarely rejected *just* for length. I would suggest there might have been more problems.

It might be, but I'm not sure I'd worry about it. Publishing is a long game no matter the genre. Just write and query. #askagent

I would wait until they open for submissions. Although, it's odd to be tweeting #MSWL if you aren't open. #askagent

It is possible, although not recommended. Contract negotiations can get tricky as can scheduling, but as with everything "it depends". #askagent.

You should expect a reply, although sometimes they get caught in spam. I think if, after the query response time is up & you haven't heard you are free to query another agent at @bookendslit #askagent

There really isn't. #askagent

It happened with more frequency 20 years ago. If you meet an editor at a conference you might be asked to submit, but the Big 5 doesn't read much that's not agented right now #askagent