
Literary Agent
BLCP74 @BLCP74
@BookEndsJessica #BookEndsChat do you work with the author to polish things up or do you want it to come in pristine?Should be polished. Then it likely gets another coat of polish w/ agent. Then more coats w/ your editor after you get a deal. #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
Jessica Alvarez @AgentJessicaA
@KKMHOO Honestly, unless the author is published in book form already, most credits don't mean much to me. #BookEndsChat 1/?Just because someone can write a short story or article, doesn't mean they can write a full-length novel. #BookEndsChat 2/2

Literary Agent
BLCP74 @BLCP74
@BookEndsJessica #BookEndsChat Are pubs willing to take on a first-time author's work?Of course they are. We have sold a number of debut authors #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
Kristin Kisska @KKMHOO
#bookendschat Besides a gripping pitch, what kind of writer credits do you hope to see from debut authors? Short stories? Awards?Honestly, unless the author is published in book form already, most credits don't mean much to me. #BookEndsChat 1/?

Literary Agent
BLCP74 @BLCP74
@BookEndsJessica #BookEndsChat do you work with the author to polish things up or do you want it to come in pristine?It never results in a solid, long-term relationship. It makes the author look incapable. #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
Kristin Kisska @KKMHOO
#bookendschat Besides a gripping pitch, what kind of writer credits do you hope to see from debut authors? Short stories? Awards?I care more about the premise, execution, and marketability of the novel than awards or short stories. Having 0 is fine. #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
BLCP74 @BLCP74
@BookEndsJessica #BookEndsChat do you work with the author to polish things up or do you want it to come in pristine?However, anytime an author submits work, she should assume it's polished and perfect. #BookEndsChat #querytip

Literary Agent
BLCP74 @BLCP74
@BookEndsJessica #BookEndsChat do you work with the author to polish things up or do you want it to come in pristine?Both. I think most agents see editorial as part of their jobs. We will work with an author to polish and perfect #BookEndsChat 1/2

Literary Agent
BLCP74 @BLCP74
@BookEndsJessica #BookEndsChat Are pubs willing to take on a first-time author's work?Absolutely! A number of my clients are debuts, and publishers are always excited to find new talent! #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg
What about chapters that deal w/the past treated like “real time” like Joshilyn Jackson? (Instead of flashbacks) #BookEndsChatI can't really give an opinion on style until I read it #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg
What about chapters that deal w/the past treated like “real time” like Joshilyn Jackson? (Instead of flashbacks) #BookEndsChatI think this also depends on the execution, and how easy it is for the reader to follow. #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
Sarah Finnie @Sarahbethfinnie
During “the call” what question(s) do you wish writers would ask? #BookEndsChatEditorial vision for ms. Communication style. What does agency agreement look like. What happens if book doesn't get deal. #bookendschat

Literary Agent
Sarah Finnie @Sarahbethfinnie
During “the call” what question(s) do you wish writers would ask? #BookEndsChatAsk what the agent sees for your career, & be honest about what you want yourself. Make sure you're starting on the same page! #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
TracyMarchini @TracyMarchini
@CP_Daly Well, if you're not getting any feedback that's specific to your work or requests, then u probably want to look at both...1/2 #BookEndsChatFor me, the first five pages tell me more than the query - but the query still has to get your foot in the door. 2/2 #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
Katie Zhao @ktzeeeee
Who'd be the best agent to query an #ownvoices YA book about hate crimes? #BookEndsChatHonestly, I think anyone doing #YA at BookEnds would be open to something like this. #BookEndsChat #ownvoices

Literary Agent
CP Daly 🎊🎉 @CP_Daly
#BookEndsChat Rejections,"not a good fit" should one revise the query or pages provided. How to proceed & make better.Thanks for your time.When we free-write the query we discover that it's not working because the book should go in a new direction #BookEndsChat #querytip

Literary Agent
CP Daly 🎊🎉 @CP_Daly
#BookEndsChat Rejections,"not a good fit" should one revise the query or pages provided. How to proceed & make better.Thanks for your time.Well, if you're not getting any feedback that's specific to your work or requests, then u probably want to look at both...1/2 #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
CP Daly 🎊🎉 @CP_Daly
#BookEndsChat Rejections,"not a good fit" should one revise the query or pages provided. How to proceed & make better.Thanks for your time.You might also want to take a look at the book itself. #BookEndsChat #querytip

Literary Agent
CP Daly 🎊🎉 @CP_Daly
#BookEndsChat Rejections,"not a good fit" should one revise the query or pages provided. How to proceed & make better.Thanks for your time.It sounds like you're getting standard rejections on the query only. In that case, I'd revise the query #BookEndsChat

Literary Agent
Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg
How do you feel about the mix of 1st and 3rd pov in suspense novels? #BookEndsChatIt's really going to be about execution. I think it can be powerful if done right. #BookEndsChat


