Naomi Davis
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BookEnds Literary Agency
Eternally optimistic Literary Agent at @Bookendslit Genderqueer 🏳️🌈 ND; I laugh & love relentlessly. Repped by the phenomenal @4triciaskinner
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Jessica Alvarez @AgentJessicaA
@bookendslit @AuthorMeganVD Hmm. I think both paranormal and fantasy romance are tough right now, though I’m not looking for either subgenre. Maybe @NaomisLitPix or @wensday95 has more to add?Epic fantasy with romance is viable for me but I'm really not on the lookout for PNR or UF. #askagent
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Svea Vocke @svea_vocke
@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit Hi! Do you also rep MG fantasy? And I’ve heard upper-MG might be a hard sell these days - have you see that too?#askagent (Sorry, Just realizing I missed time slot!)Yes, I do, but I'm currently only open to adult queries. #askagent
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Jean-Maré @jeanmaregag
@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit It’s also plot A romance. So not paranormal? Do I query with YA fantasy/romance alone?Query it as (YA if it is) fantasy and let your query show the romance!
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Moe Ferrara @inthesestones
@peery_brett I'm still not the best person for High Fantasy. Hit up @NaomisLitPix !*bursts through the doors on a unicorn* Hellllooo!!! 😁#askagent
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Lynn Hooghiemstra @Nicky_Adams_Pen
@bookendslit @NaomisLitPix #AskAgent is there still a market for WWII ? Either in YA or NA?It is not something I am terribly interested in so I think another agent may have better advice. #askagent
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KFSwann @KfSwann
@bookendslit #askAgent If an agent asks for the full manuscript and then passes, is it okay to ask for feedback so you address the issues or does that annoy the agent?I always provide feedback, so I do get a bit irked when authors want me to elaborate further. #askagent
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Rochele Smit @RocheleSmit
Inciting incident. I see so much conflicting advice out there from workshops, articles, editors etc. Where do you as an agent like to see it when reading submitted YA materials? 1st 5? 1st Ch? 2nd Ch? Thanks so much! ❤️ #AskAgentI always say I need enough exposure to the world and characters to get to know why I should CARE that the inciting incident makes the character's life change forever. #askagent
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katydid 🦗 not come in peace @KatyLapierre
@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit How important are comps? And, when trying to find good ones, is it best to focus on plot/theme, or something else? #AskAgentWhat do readers get out of Book A that they will also get out of your book? Maybe that's a lyrical feel, or a powerful world, or a critical look at relevant social issues. Lean on that. "My book will appeal to readers who loved the X of Y book." #askagent
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Michelle A. Morales 🌺✨🏞 @shelldoodle1
@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit I have an A SFF that I've split into two books for the purpose of WC(approx. 160k when put together). Should I mention this in a query or query it as one book? Note: Book1 has its own plot and stakes, Book 2 explores plot opened in Book1 and resolution.I would just say "is intended to be a duology" if book 1 stands on its own as a complete, satisfying narrative. (And if not, plz fix that prior to querying) #askagent
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Michael Scott Phillips @GreyOwlStudio
@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit Thank you!I ultimately agreed with your feedback and gave the opening of my ms a significant overhaul. I'm actually more excited about first four chapters now.
That's great! Just as a caution, a common problem I see when I req a full MS is that the first 50-100 pages have clearly been worked and worked and polished and polished, but the rest not so much. I pass on these. #askagent
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🧠🌈 Steve Asbell is Stimming @rainforestgardn
@Magnus919 @BookEndsKim @NaomisLitPix I think a lot of other autistics keep it to themselves because they are afraid of the stigma. Hopefully we can help change that! #askagentAll I can say is I'm very interested in neurodiverse voices. I'm a parent of a child with autism and two children with ADHD, and I want them to see themselves reflected in fiction. #askagent
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JO Writes @writes_jo
@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit A follow up - the only real feedback I got said the first 3 chapters left him wanting more, and that the characters were fun and interesting, but at the same time it felt generic and didn't do enough to distance itself from Harry Potter. Any advice on interpreting that?What do your characters bring to readers they've never seen before? How is your world unique from HP? How does the journey itself present a fresh take on the age/genre? Evaluate those as you revise. #askagent
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Joanne Roberts @BookishAmbition
Would you say that you personally are very hands on or editorial with your clients? Thanks #askagentQuite editorial, yes. It's rare that a project comes to me and needs no development. Part of what I offer, as an agent, is a knack for seeing where the story could be just a little bit *more* in one area or another. #askagent
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Kim Lionetti @BookEndsKim
@rainforestgardn I'm certainly eager to find more neurodiverse authors and characters! With the success of The Kiss Quotient and others, publishers have definitely opened up to more representation of autistic individuals. I know it's especially a goal for @NaomisLitPix and me.Absolutely this. 100%. #askagent
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Gretchen A.Van Lente @GretchenVanLent
@NaomisLitPix third person family drama. The main characters is trying to piece together the story of her family, and she is hearing stories from people. And I am hoping the story tellers are visual, showing, not telling what happened. Thanks if you can enlighten me.Literary Agent
Evette @EisforEarnest
#askagent #mswl Pardon me if I'm intruding. Anyone can answer this and multiple answers from multiple persons are appreciated. I'm trying to learn.What do you wish writers knew before they started their writing/publishing journey?
Not intruding! Ask agent anytime. :-)
I wish authors knew that rejection happens at every stage of the game - before rep, on sub after rep, and even bad reviews later. It's something to learn to embrace, not to fear. And it isn't indicative of your value as a creator. #askagent
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David Rozansky @DavidRozansky
Q from @CelesteHarte: Hello, I was wondering if someone could answer something that just occurred to me; do agents consider writing sites like Wattpad to be self-publishing? And does that hinder chances of representation? #AskAgent #AskPublisherI do consider Wattpad etc self publishing. If something has a ridiculously high number of readers there is a chance I can interest a publisher in it, but in general I stay away from watty projects. Best to bring an agent something fresh. #askagent Others may feel differently tho!