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Mark Salzwedel @markdsalzwedel
#askbookends #askagent I know editors at major publishing houses, and I could pitch them myself (one liked 2 pitches, declined 2 others), but I'd like to see if I could get a better deal with more competition. Better to go with the personal relationship alone, or shoot higher?Editors - even ones you know - won't take it personally when you sign an agent to help with any stage of the process. I always recommend going with an agent - we do a lot for that commission, and get a lot of details ironed out for you. #askagent
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Jessica Faust @BookEndsJessica
@DMandzz @bookendslit @AgentJessicaA @NaomisLitPix I don't always read the pages. In fact, I'd say for most I don't. But I wouldn't say my decision is based on a bad query. Usually it's an idea I don't resonate with #askagentDitto. If it's a premise I'm interested in, I'll probably give the pages a chance even if the query is a bit of a mess. I know queries are hard to write. But if the premise just isn't for me, I won't go on to the pages. #askagent
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Manddy @DMandzz
@BookEndsJessica @bookendslit @AgentJessicaA @NaomisLitPix When considering an author's work, do you always read the accompanying pages? Or do you throw some out bc the query is a horror show? #askagentIf it's within genres I'm seeking and seems like an interesting concept I always look at the pages. Sometimes I don't get all the way through them though. #askagent
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Manddy @DMandzz
@BookEndsJessica @bookendslit @AgentJessicaA @NaomisLitPix When considering an author's work, do you always read the accompanying pages? Or do you throw some out bc the query is a horror show? #askagentI don't always read the pages. In fact, I'd say for most I don't. But I wouldn't say my decision is based on a bad query. Usually it's an idea I don't resonate with #askagent
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Kolin Mofield @KolinMofield
If an author (with completed novels) has been bouncing around this fab idea and wants to #askagent #askbookends if it has merit. Is this something they could consider talking about marketability/agent thoughts? #AskingForAFriend Well, not really. :DNovels are all about the execution, so it's really hard to give any kind of opinion on an idea alone, unless, of course it's a client we already know well and understand their strengths, et. #askagent
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Melanie Harding-Shaw @MelHardingShaw
I'm aiming to query agents from next month. I'm based in Wellington, New Zealand where the 2020 WorldCon will be. Is it realistic to think it could be published in 2019 and use the Worldcon publicity opportunity as a selling point in the query? #askagentThings move at such an unpredictable pace in publishing that I would caution you not to cough up a bunch of money for a table or booth at an event on the chance that you will be published by that date. #askagent
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Melanie Harding-Shaw @MelHardingShaw
I'm aiming to query agents from next month. I'm based in Wellington, New Zealand where the 2020 WorldCon will be. Is it realistic to think it could be published in 2019 and use the Worldcon publicity opportunity as a selling point in the query? #askagentIt's possible, except most publishers have already filled their 2019 publication schedules, or are close to doing it. #askagent
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Jennifer Wielt @JWielt
In your opinion, what distinguishes suspense from mystery and thriller? #askagent @BookEndsJessicaBy the way, can I say, suspense is suspenseful, thrillers are thrilling, and a mystery is mysterious? #askagent
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Hannah M Long 🍁 @hannah_m_long
@BookEndsJessica Is it okay to query two differant books, at once, to seporate agents? Thanks so much!Yes, I think it's fine, just be careful though. If you get an offer most agents will want to be your exclusive agent. #askagent
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Michelle Hazen ❤️🎸 @michellehazen
@BookEndsJessica Do you see romcom as more of a subgenre of romance, women's fiction, both, or neither? #AskBookEnds #AskAgentI see it as a subgenre of romance personally, although I think you can have light and comedic women's fiction too. #askagent
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K.E.Hunt @katherin_e_hunt
@BookEndsJessica @bookendslit @AgentJessicaA @NaomisLitPix #askagent I saw your reply stating that a book should be edited before sending a query, but that costs an awful lot of money. How often are edited books accepted compared to unedited? (No disrespect to editors out there who do a fantastic job ♥)Self-edited applies too! Just make sure it's not your first draft that hasn't been polished. #askagent
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K.E.Hunt @katherin_e_hunt
@BookEndsJessica @bookendslit @AgentJessicaA @NaomisLitPix #askagent I saw your reply stating that a book should be edited before sending a query, but that costs an awful lot of money. How often are edited books accepted compared to unedited? (No disrespect to editors out there who do a fantastic job ♥)I'm not saying you need to hire a professional editor, but the author should edit and proofread and revise the book (with or without critique partners) and know it's ready. #askagent
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Patricia Tavormina @pltavormina
@BookEndsJessica Better to end a query with pure stakes?"He must do XYZ, or horrible things ABC will happen."
OR choice?
"He can choose to do X even though it means A will happen, or he can choose to do Y and hope for B to happen."
I don't think there's an either or with this. End it with what works best for your pitch and your book. #askagent
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Jennifer Wielt @JWielt
In your opinion, what distinguishes suspense from mystery and thriller? #askagent @BookEndsJessicaI was hoping someone else at @bookendslit would take this. lol. I've always hated the suspense/mystery/thriller question. Here goes. Thriller--we know who did it & there's lots of action. Suspense--is suspense, but maybe not action. Mystery we try to solve. #askagent
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Katy @KatyLapierre
@LeslieDRush @AgentJessicaA @BookEndsJessica I'm wondering if the book I've been querying might almost be the prequel to what I'm writing now, to what I'm calling a sequel in my head. But the more I think about, the more I think I just need to start completely fresh.Go with your gut and good luck! #askagent
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Mason T. Matchak @MasonTMatchak
@BookEndsJessica How important is word count by genre? I'm working on a YA fantasy, but it's shaping up to be a long, long book.It's important, especially for a first-time author. Know your word count limits and stick to them. #askagent
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KCallard @k_callard
@BookEndsJessica How do you recommend someone goes about querying after splitting with a previous agent? (With a new ms that's never been on sub)Yes, definitely something fresh and new. Good luck! #askagent
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Justine Manzano @justine_manzano
#TeamBookEnds My manuscript has a prologue from the POV of my antagonist and happens centuries before the main portion of my story. I know so many are anti-prologue, but it’s the only early clue to the magical part of my romance with a sprinkle of magic. How to handle? #askagentIt's really hard to say without knowing the book. I'm not an anti-prologue person. If you feel it's needed, then go with your gut. #askagent