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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?For me it's brainstorming--ideas, titles, revisions. That and selling and negotiating. #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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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?It's always nice to be able to nose around and check the author out, but not sure it's necessary. #BookEndsChat
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Micki B Morency @mickimorency
#BookEndsChat What if ms doesnt fit a specific genre for ex it's WF, commercial, multicultural/ownvoices...how to convey all that in querycommercial is WF. So it's WF #ownvoices #BookEndsChat Don't over complicate it ;)
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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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Zee💋 @ZeandraNicole
Is it often that any of you end up representing a writer that you've rejected in the past? #BookEndsChatALL the time! Also offering on authors/books another BookEnds agent passed on. #BookEndsChat #NeverGiveUp
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Viv Writes @VivWrites
@BookEndsJessica how about cozy mysteries? your agency represents so many fabulous authors! #bookendschatWe do and I'm always happy to see more. Right now I have a pretty full cozy list so I'm extremely picky. #BookEndsChat
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Elisa Stryker @elisa_stryker
Do you have any advice for writers that are writing in a genre/topic that's considered a "hard sell"? #BookEndsChatIf that's genre you love, then keep writing. Market changes. Alternatively, is there another genre you love in the meantime? #BookEndsChat
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Viv Writes @VivWrites
@BookEndsJessica what is high on your wishlists right now? #bookendschatThe next Bill Little Lies, Bull Mountain, Lisa Ungar, a Hillbilly suspense (setting/culture), #diversebooks #ownvoices #bookendschat #MSWL
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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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Christina Herrera @CHerrera122116
@RachMBrooks #BookEndsChat What are some key things to look for in a contract with a lit agent?Commission, term, what's repped. Red flags: anything (besides recouped expenses) where you pay agent, no termination clause. #BookEndsChat
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Jay Sandy @JWillisSanders
#bookendschat When choosing a client, how important are previous publications compared to their current work in your hand, with more coming?I'd want to know your previous sales #'s, so I know whether we have an extra hill to climb because of poor sales #BookEndsChat
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Micki B Morency @mickimorency
#BookEndsChat If an agent requests or the sub was from a wishlist, what's the protocol for nudging in terms of timeframe for your agency?It's all on the website. I'd wait 8-12 weeks though #BookEndsChat unless you get another offer of course.
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David Antonio @DavidAHarshaw
In YA, is it okay to include illustrations in the ms, or would it be better to withhold them and suggest them after offer? #BookEndsChatWithout knowing anything about format or genre, I'd say unless you're a professional illustrator, don't include illustrations. #BookEndsChat
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Christina Herrera @CHerrera122116
@jamerrson #BookEndsChat How does one get a job at a lit agency? What are the requirements?Internships are always a great way to get in the door #BookEndsChat
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James McGowan @jamerrson
@CHerrera122116 Also, you'll need a bachelor's degree. And you'll need to love to read, be organized, and eager to learn #BookEndsChatActually, I wouldn't necessarily turn down someone without a degree. Just saying. #BookEndsChat
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Jennifer G Prevost @jennygprevost
One more for #BookEndsChat: What's the magic number of PB manuscripts an author should have 'ready' when querying?I advise having at least 3. Query your strongest, have 2 more that haven't been shopped to editors on deck. #BookEndsChat
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Verity Black @iamverityblack
#BookEndsChat If I've sent a query and then do a major rework on my ms before hearing back, is it rude/good idea to let the agent know?I'd want to know so I don't waste my time reading the old one. #BookEndsChat
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Jay Sandy @JWillisSanders
#bookendschat Agent and big 5 publisher vs. smaller houses; pros and cons?You can also have Agent and Smaller House. Again, it depends on the offer, the project and everything in between #BookEndsChat