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Jason Henderson @jasondhenderson
Can you suggest a book on writing with good advice? (I love writing books. My fave: On Writing.) #BookendschatI love Points of View (it's an oooold anthology). #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?Not 100% necessary. But it's still nice to at least own your own author domain for down the road! #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?2. Calling them with an offer of pub and hearing them squeal at me on the phone. #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?Two faves: 1. Reading the revisions they've worked on after my notes and seeing how they took my notes and ran with them. #BookEndsChat
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Cassie Premo Steele @PremoSteele
Thanks for today's #BookEndsChat. I've learned a lot. Curious: have you noticed changes in the market/attitudes since T took office?definitely seeing a lot more speculative fiction dystopian-esque books that are grounded in reality... #BookEndsChat
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T.J. @diversecrime1
From the perspective of a POC(I am), what would you like to see more of? I have a novel with a black forensic scientist #bookendschatHonestly? Just to see more diverse voices in general. #ownvoices #diversebooks #BookEndsChat
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Faith Knight 🙏🏼📚 @KnightAuthor
What about YA realistic word count? #bookendschatI'd say 60k-80k range to be safe. #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? #bookendschatALWAYS go to a new project. B/c edits could change bk 2 or bk1 may not sell. Have new things to go to! #BookEndsChat
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Eleanor Lavish @whereiwalkmycow
Roughly how long should a synopsis be? #bookendschatLong enough to show plot, subplots, AND your ending. #SpoilersWanted #BookEndsChat
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L. Ryan Storms @LRyan_Storms
What the acceptable word count range for YA fantasy? (I've seen so many different answers that my head is still spinning!) #BookEndsChatI wouldn't go much over 100k, personally. It depends on the type of fantasy. More leeway with epic over contemp. #BookEndsChat
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Beth Campbell @Campbele_E
@2TheImp @LynnetteLabelle If they submit to everyone at the agency (esp simultaneously!) when our tastes are different #BookEndsChatSo much this. I can see waffling between @Campbele_E and myself as our tastes are quite similar! #BookEndsChat
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Melissa Charles @2TheImp
@BookEndsJessica @tauricox Does mentioning series potential matter? #BookEndsChatI like knowing going in if you see it as a series or a stand-alone. #BookEndsChat
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Julie Dawn @_juliedawn
@inthesestones @DanaNuens What about Portal Adult Horror? # BookendschatUnsure on that one as I've rarely seen portals and horror. I think it'd be how it's handled. #BookEndsChat
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Melissa Charles @2TheImp
@inthesestones @BookEndsKim @BookEndsJessica @LynnetteLabelle that would have you leery of an author/novel 2/2 #BookEndsChatI'd say if I've seen the same book/query from you multiple times, long length of writing. Insanely high wordcounts. #BookEndsChat
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Tauri Cox @tauricox
When a signing a new author, do you typically agree to only represent the current manuscript or future projects as well? #BookEndsChatFuture projects always—unless the author wants different. I'm here for your career & the big picture for you. #BookEndsChat
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Tauri Cox @tauricox
After signing a new author, how many editors do you typically pitch in the first round of submissions? #BookEndsChatDepends on the book, really. A m/m erotic romance is different from a MG. #BookEndsChat
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Dana B Nuenighoff @DanaNuens
Oh! Also, I heard YA Fantasy isn't selling as well as YA Contemporary. Is that true? #BookEndsChatIt's a tougher market. Portal fantasies are a tough sell I've seen -- make sure your book is unique! #BookEndsChat
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Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg
@BookEndsJessica @Campbele_E @DanaNuens I meant ready to go on sub. Most of my friends get an agent edit letter first #BookEndsChatI hate percentages used like that. They sound like hard & fast rules. 👎 #BookEndsChat
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Marco Cultrera @marcocult
My novel is now into the second round of Gollancz Direct Submissions for this year. Should I mention it in the query? #BookEndsChatThat's the danger with some contests -- we won't always know what they are. #BookEndsChat
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Steve Asbell @rainforestgardn
What are you reading at the moment? (Or would be reading if you had the time) #bookendschatI'm waiting to pick up Book 3 in Madeline Roux's ASYLUM trilogy. #BookEndsChat