James McGowan
Literary Agent
BookEnds Literary Agency
Literary agent, author, sitcom enthusiast, professional snacker... @bookendslit (he/him)
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Literary Agent
I've been catching up on queries and submissions this evening. One thing I'm noticing a lot of is queries without an actual blurb. Tell us what's *happening* in the book, not what the themes or takeaways are. Not sure how? Read the jacket copy of your favorites #QueryTip
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Literary Agent
#QueryTip for #picturebook writers: query one book at a time. Do not send an agent a separate query for every book you’ve written all at once.
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Literary Agent
#QueryTip - While you can definitely send an agent multiple projects, don’t do so all at once. Send one and only send another when they respond (especially in picture books)
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Literary Agent
Picture book #QueryTip! 👇👇 instagram.com/p/B8glnS4nWwh/…
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Literary Agent
Authors: Agents don't LIKE to reject. It makes us sad, too. (And rejection fatigue is most definitely a thing). Please know so much of this is subjective, so when one rejection comes in, send out another query. Keep plugging away! #Querytip
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Literary Agent
Update: I’m completely caught up on all queries and working my way through a bunch of exciting submissions from October 10th. #Querytip #QueryUpdate