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Chrystal D. Giles @creativelychrys
@TracyMarchini Could you love with the first PB, not in love with the second and offer rep? Or iffy on the first PB & in love with the second & offer rep?I would need to see a third to decide! I have to love/have a vision for most things, even if there's one that's not as strong. #BookEndsChat
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Kirk Kraft @KAKraft
How frequently do you receive referrals for new authors from your current clients? #bookendschatNot as often as I'd like (Hint, Hint). However, my most recent client came when a current client introduced us at #RWA17 #BookEndsChat
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Kirk Kraft @KAKraft
How do you handle prospective authors that write across genres/age groups? I write YA fantasy and MG as well. #bookendschatThat depends on the particular situation鈥攇enres, how prolific the author is, the market, each agent. There isn鈥檛 1 answer #BookEndsChat
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Blake Reichenbach @mbreichenbach
@TracyMarchini A bit of both, but more on the end of one interested in working in publishing.Publishing is still very much an apprenticeship industry, so the best way to learn the in's and out's is an internship. #BookEndsChat
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VickiPugliese @VickiPugliese
#BookEndsChat what if ur 1st 5 only shows mc(s); you don鈥檛 hit plot twist, (query & pgs seem disconnected) how do u get past that hurdle?Wondering if your first 5 are backstory and needed at all? #BookEndsChat
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VickiPugliese @VickiPugliese
#BookEndsChat what if ur 1st 5 only shows mc(s); you don鈥檛 hit plot twist, (query & pgs seem disconnected) how do u get past that hurdle?With the first 5, I'm looking at voice & writing, not plot twists.If tone is different between pgs & query, could be a prob. #BookEndsChat
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Blake Reichenbach @mbreichenbach
#BookEndsChat I'm curious if there are resources you'd recommend to learn more about the ins and outs of the business side of publishing? pic.twitter.com/32RxNWHoM5Are you looking more as a writer who wants to be business-savvy, or as someone who would like to work in publishing? #BookEndsChat
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Blake Reichenbach @mbreichenbach
#BookEndsChat I'm curious if there are resources you'd recommend to learn more about the ins and outs of the business side of publishing? pic.twitter.com/32RxNWHoM5The industry section of publishingcrawl.com/resources/ is a spot that springs to mind #BookEndsChat
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Blake Reichenbach @mbreichenbach
#BookEndsChat I'm curious if there are resources you'd recommend to learn more about the ins and outs of the business side of publishing? pic.twitter.com/32RxNWHoM5Also, some conferences and writers groups can be a great resource here too. #bookendschat
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Blake Reichenbach @mbreichenbach
#BookEndsChat I'm curious if there are resources you'd recommend to learn more about the ins and outs of the business side of publishing? pic.twitter.com/32RxNWHoM5The BookEnds blog, of course. Actually, a lot of agent blogs are great resources for that. #BookEndsChat
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Mark Holtzen @holtzymook
@BookEndsJessica @TracyMarchini #BookEndsChat Has to be such a love/hate relationship with the inbox.Indeed! I find most of my clients through queries, but there's never enough time in the day to read them as they come in. #BookEndsChat
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BLCP74 @BLCP74
@BookEndsJessica I often see the request to provide awards and accomplishments. Outside of raising my two kids to not be punks, I don't have any.Don't worry about awards. Just write a great book. #bookEndsChat #querytip
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Mark Holtzen @holtzymook
@TracyMarchini #bookendschat ive always wondered how full your submissions/query inbox needs to be to cause you stress?Mine hasn't been stress-worthy in a long while. I tend to be on top of queries & within 3 months or so on submissions. #BookEndsChat
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VickiPugliese @VickiPugliese
@RachMBrooks @Sarahbethfinnie What usually does happen, if the book doesn鈥檛 get a deal?Depends on agent/agency. Whether they work book by book or more long-term, if you both still think you're a fit, etc #bookendschat
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Chrystal D. Giles @creativelychrys
#BookEndsChat When an agent requests more #PB MSs after the initial query. What is the agent specifically looking for in the new MSs?I want to see different concepts and a sense of style. Want to make sure there's potential for a pb career- not just one book. #BookEndsChat
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BLCP74 @BLCP74
@BookEndsJessica #BookEndsChat do you have interest in humor? Say, altered truths filled with sarcasm?Fiction? Nonfiction? Like everyone else I love to laugh. #BookEndsChat
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Mark Holtzen @holtzymook
@TracyMarchini #bookendschat ive always wondered how full your submissions/query inbox needs to be to cause you stress?Welp, this is me now & I'm stressed about it! (Ideally though, I'd like to be within a month or two of my oldest submission.) #BookEndsChat
