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Tara Leigh Thompson @TLTAuthor
Beyond clients & work-related submissions, what book(s) r on ur summer TBR list? #BookEndsChatI'm reading @SusanWiggs now. I have more @HarlanCoben and @CammieMcGovern next up on my TBR pile. #SummerReads #BookEndsChat
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Anne E. Terpstra @anneeterpstra
#bookendschat When submitting MS to editors/publishers, do agents have a small circle of favs you start with, or it is more open than that?Like most things: it depends. I go to who I think is best for the project! #BookEndsChat
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Denise Parsons @denisebparsons
#BookEndsChat - How do you make characters who do amoral things likeable?Give them a strong enough reason to do the immoral thing. #BookEndsChat
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J P Perez @jpperez54
#BookEndsChat how detrimental to a writing career is self publishing?Depends what your goals are. If you want to trad pub a specific book, it’s usually best not to self pub it first. #BookEndsChat
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Rohma Hassan @rohma_hassan
@Campbele_E I know you all are super busy (being an agent looks hard!), but are there any submission status updates? #BookEndsChatI'm caught up to all queries received on June 1st, and anything that was requested before June 4th. #BookEndsChat
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Kaelan Rhywiol-Disillusioned Autistic @KaelanRhy
#bookendschat If you can't find good comps, do you include closest to be found, leave them out or use multiple comps?Personally I find the comps very useful, because it goes back to demonstrating that you know who your audience is. #BookEndsChat
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TracyMarchini @TracyMarchini
@YogaChickie @inthesestones I haven't read it, so unfortunately I can't offer much here. #BookEndsChatI don't read much in the genre either, tbh. #BookEndsChat
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Liz Julia @LizJuliaWrites
@inthesestones I just started using QueryTracker so I'll have to check this out! #BookEndsChatThat site is really a life-saver when it comes to tracking both your own queries and agents! #BookEndsChat
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Kaelan Rhywiol-Disillusioned Autistic @KaelanRhy
#bookendschat If you can't find good comps, do you include closest to be found, leave them out or use multiple comps?Your comp is about who reads that author, not direct comp to the book itself. Fans of _ would also enjoy my book. #BookEndsChat
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Claudie Wilson @cawilsonaz
#BookEndsChat If one of you rejects me, can I query another or do you share?Sometimes we share -- but you're always welcome to query another if one has passed! #BookEndsChat
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John Zeleznik @john_zeleznik
@TracyMarchini @J_Ruud Working on a new project. I was floundering a bit for a little while.A break from a project or email is usually good for clarity! #BookEndsChat
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Kaelan Rhywiol-Disillusioned Autistic @KaelanRhy
#bookendschat If you can't find good comps, do you include closest to be found, leave them out or use multiple comps?Comps aren't a make-or-break for me. If you can't find good comps, I'd leave them out! #BookEndsChat
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Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn
@TracyMarchini @inthesestones - would you call Goolrick's A RELIABLE WIFE literary fiction? Romantic suspense? Literary romantic suspense?I haven't read it, so unfortunately I can't offer much here. #BookEndsChat
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Liz Julia @LizJuliaWrites
How long should I wait for a reply to a query before I consider it a no by non-response? Not sure when it's time to move on. #BookEndsChatCheck with the agent's twitter or where they're at response wise on QueryTracker. That gives an idea! #BookEndsChat
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Randy Mitchell @inspirationalwr
#BookEndsChat Do you have interest in Inspirational/Christian fiction? Thanks!I personally do not, but @AgentJessicaA would be the better person to ask! #bookendschat
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Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn
How do you define literary fiction? #BookEndsChatA focus on an internal plot over external, where the way a story is told is just as important as story itself. #bookendschat
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Randy Mitchell @inspirationalwr
#BookEndsChat Do you have interest in Inspirational/Christian fiction? Thanks!I do! Mostly in terms of romance, but also in women’s fiction and suspense. I rep a few inspy writers. #BookEndsChat
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Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn
How do you define literary fiction? #BookEndsChatSome see it as experimental fiction. Others where the character journey trumps the plot. #BookEndsChat
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Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn
How do you define literary fiction? #BookEndsChatThis is one of those nearly-impossible-to-define genres because a lot of people see it differently. #BookEndsChat