Naomi Davis

Literary Agent

BookEnds Literary Agency

Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips

KatyL @KatyLapierre

#AskAgent More than one agent has recommended that I get an editor to look at my ms. I plan to. After I make my edits, would it be a okay if I re-queried any agents that have rejected me, mentioning that my ms has been prof. edited?
Replying to @KatyLapierre

This is something I don't mind at all, but some agents do mind. Ultimately, worst they can do is reject it again. But if feedback was given for the rejection related to not a fit for wishlist, etc, it might have been rejected for reasons which editing can't resolve. #askagent

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips

Shannon Obed @ShannonObed

@NaomisLitPix Went from middle grade to YA. I kept a few characters. I feel like it could recognizable but it's really a different story. Was fantasy but now is romance/ fantasy.
Replying to @ShannonObed

Well my recommendation would be for you to let agents know it's a major revision of a previously seen title IF they requested to read pages. If just the query was rejected, you can prob just re-query.
If any other #askagent folks want to weigh in on this that would be cool!

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips

Naomi Davis @NaomisLitPix

#amwriting #querytip #writetip
Shake things up. Break a mold. Try something new in your genre. Be daring. I reject MANY well-written manuscripts because the writing/tropes/angle is so stale/redundant for me, and I have piles of similarly structured stories in my query box. /1

Publishing has to look to the future, trying to stay ahead of trends, trying to catch things just before they explode. So if you can give us that something new, with enough familiarity to snag an established readership, we want to hear about it. /5 #askagent

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips

Amber Rose Kobb @AmberKobb

@Billingsley29 I doubt 225 agents will do an #askagent session 😂
Replying to @AmberKobb

I wouldnt turn that away. I may have questions abt length, like is a critical element missing? But adding needless words is the WORST... if an agent loves the story they will discuss expansion with you if need be.
I don't auto rej on word count unless it's ridiculous. #askagent

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips

Annette Felices Clayton @AnnetteMClayton

#askagent Agents, what is your tipping point, when word count is just too low for a YA and you won't consider it? Is 50k-55k a hard pass for you? Does it matter if its a duology with both works being about that length?
Replying to @AnnetteMClayton

I like to see YA above 60k but again, word count efficiency matters: don't add needless words to reach a target number. I might read it at 55k and say YOU KNOW WHAT SCENE THIS BOOK NEEDS? So not a hard and fast rule. #askagent

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips

Annette Felices Clayton @AnnetteMClayton

#askagent Agents, what is your tipping point, when word count is just too low for a YA and you won't consider it? Is 50k-55k a hard pass for you? Does it matter if its a duology with both works being about that length?
Replying to @AnnetteMClayton

Not a hard pass, but I'd have questions: should this be expanded? Is something missing? Could it be better? Is the author capable of expanding without just bogging down with words?
Sequels are often expected to be similar lengths, due to printing costs. #askagent

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips

Tess Hunter @tesshunter

#askagent #querytips How do you feel about the inclusion of supplementary materials in a requested fantasy MS? Appendixes, family trees, glossaries, maps, etc.
Replying to @tesshunter

If I've requested the full, I am expecting a word document of the story. These things can be a part of this document but I'm not likely to open multiple docs. But can story be told without those elements? Good to make sure story is strong enough to stand w/o them too. #askagent

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips
Replying to @AdaKase

For fiction, yes we expect complete manuscripts. Some nonfiction, or even fiction from established published authors, can be sold on proposal. #askagent

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips

michele ziemke @ZiemkeMichele

@NaomisLitPix I’m getting ready to query again. Is this a good time, or are agents ready for spring activities, setting aside reading time? 2. I’ve been revising my Romantic Suspense MS with an amazing mentor. Is it okay to resend to previous agents?
Replying to @ZiemkeMichele

Generally, if an agent is "open to queries" it's a good time.
You can re-query most agents unless their website says not to, but be up front and honest that it is a revision and you're hoping they will be willing to take a second look. #askagent

Naomi Davis
@NaomisLitPix
Literary Agent
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️‍🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
208 MSWL
214 AskAgent
183 Tips