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· 6 Mar 2019

Stephen Che @StephenChe4

@BookEndsJessica I have a novel that is hard to categorize in any genre, and I'm finding it hard to pitch to the agents. It is part spy thriller, part historical fiction, and I wrote it in a news writing style purposely as the main character is a journalist.

Replying to @StephenChe4

When trying to figure out genre, what we are looking at is who is the audience for your book and where on the shelf will they look for your book. #askagent

· 5 Mar 2019

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· 1 Mar 2019

Iris Greene @WIP_IrisG

@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit Situation: I've done my query research and there are 2 agents I like, but they're from the same agency. Do I query them both separately or just 1 of them? I've heard that if you query 1 agent at an agency then you're querying them all. T or F? How would I handle this? #askagent

Replying to @WIP_IrisG

Each agency has it's own policy. At Bookends, we ask you to query one agent at a time but if that agent passes you may query others. Check with each specific agency's website for their query policy! #askagent

· 1 Mar 2019

James McGowan @jamerrson

@kfairwrites Oh yes absolutely. I also *think* @BookEndsJessica has spoken about what to include in a proposal on our blog. Good luck!

Replying to @jamerrson

Agents will almost always work with you to hone, perfect and polish, but it’s best if you assume this is it & make it the best you can. #AskAgent

· 28 Feb 2019

Jessica Alvarez @AgentJessicaA

@JillEWarner I’m not the only one—@RachMBrooks, @BookEndsKim and @wensday95 also rep them, though they can all tell you how actively they’re looking. I tend to prefer Regencies and Victorians, but I’m open to other time periods. #AskAgent 1/2

Replying to @AgentJessicaA

I'd love to see more historical romance in my queries! I do love the Regency and Victorian periods, but I'd also love to see some time periods / places we don't see as often. #askagent

· 28 Feb 2019

C.L. Cook @CL_Cook_

@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit How serious do you like to see queries written? Do you prefer a professional tone? Or could a light hearted/joking tone be okay?

My day job is pretty serious/professionally toned, so I never know if that carries over everywhere or if I can leave it at the door. ❤

Replying to @CL_Cook_

I don't mind a drop of humor or personal connection as long as the query does tell me everything I need to know professionally and is clear and concise. What I LOATHE is self deprecating comments in queries. #askagent

· 28 Feb 2019

JB McNeil @JBMcNeil15

@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit So, #askagent, how often do agents go through queries on cell phones? Just realized that some formatting on my ms pages shows up really screwy on cell phones! Yikes!

Replying to @JBMcNeil15

I read a bunch of queries on my phone last night lol. Querymanager eliminates many of these issues for me. #askagent

· 28 Feb 2019

Jessica Alvarez @AgentJessicaA

@bookendslit @AuthorMeganVD Hmm. I think both paranormal and fantasy romance are tough right now, though I’m not looking for either subgenre. Maybe @NaomisLitPix or @wensday95 has more to add?

Replying to @AgentJessicaA

Epic fantasy with romance is viable for me but I'm really not on the lookout for PNR or UF. #askagent

· 28 Feb 2019

Svea Vocke @svea_vocke

@NaomisLitPix @bookendslit Hi! Do you also rep MG fantasy? And I’ve heard upper-MG might be a hard sell these days - have you see that too?#askagent (Sorry, Just realizing I missed time slot!)

Replying to @svea_vocke

Yes, I do, but I'm currently only open to adult queries. #askagent

· 28 Feb 2019

I'm answering #askagent questions over on my @instagram account! Click on my Stories, go to the last one which looks like this (below) & ask away!

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· 28 Feb 2019

Jessica Alvarez @AgentJessicaA

@JillEWarner I’m not the only one—@RachMBrooks, @BookEndsKim and @wensday95 also rep them, though they can all tell you how actively they’re looking. I tend to prefer Regencies and Victorians, but I’m open to other time periods. #AskAgent 1/2

Replying to @AgentJessicaA

The historical I've sold are Victorian and Regencies as well, although I am open to other time periods #askagent

· 28 Feb 2019

BookEnds Literary Agency @bookendslit

@ShiraZwiren Start looking for internships and make sure you’re very well reads in the current marketplace #AskAgent

Replying to @bookendslit

Also consider how your job experience is an asset. Work at Bank? Customer service experience! Teacher? Project management experience! You still need to learn the ins here on the ground, but those skills can transfer and be helpful. #askagent

· 28 Feb 2019

Kim Lionetti @BookEndsKim

@Nicky_Adams_Pen @bookendslit @NaomisLitPix Unfortunately, I think historical in general is a little tough for YA. You never know, though, when a trend will change...

Replying to @BookEndsKim

I agree, historical is really tough in YA. That being said, if you can bring something FRESH then I am open to seeing it. WWII might be a bit tired if you are going the usual story routes, and personally, it needs to be extremely researched. But I'm game. #askagent