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· 15 Jun 2016

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? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @rohma_hassan

I'm caught up to all queries received on June 1st, and anything that was requested before June 4th. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

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?

Replying to @KaelanRhy

Personally I find the comps very useful, because it goes back to demonstrating that you know who your audience is. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

TracyMarchini @TracyMarchini

@YogaChickie @inthesestones I haven't read it, so unfortunately I can't offer much here. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @TracyMarchini

I don't read much in the genre either, tbh. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Liz Julia @LizJuliaWrites

@inthesestones I just started using QueryTracker so I'll have to check this out! #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LizJuliaWrites

That site is really a life-saver when it comes to tracking both your own queries and agents! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

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?

Replying to @KaelanRhy

Your comp is about who reads that author, not direct comp to the book itself. Fans of _ would also enjoy my book. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Claudie Wilson @cawilsonaz

#BookEndsChat If one of you rejects me, can I query another or do you share?

Replying to @cawilsonaz

Sometimes we share -- but you're always welcome to query another if one has passed! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

John Zeleznik @john_zeleznik

@TracyMarchini @J_Ruud Working on a new project. I was floundering a bit for a little while.

Replying to @john_zeleznik

A break from a project or email is usually good for clarity! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

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?

Replying to @KaelanRhy

Comps aren't a make-or-break for me. If you can't find good comps, I'd leave them out! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn

@TracyMarchini @inthesestones - would you call Goolrick's A RELIABLE WIFE literary fiction? Romantic suspense? Literary romantic suspense?

Replying to @LaurenCahn

I haven't read it, so unfortunately I can't offer much here. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

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. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LizJuliaWrites

Check with the agent's twitter or where they're at response wise on QueryTracker. That gives an idea! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

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. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LizJuliaWrites

We answer all queries at #BookEnds, but look at each agency’s guidelines for an idea of when to move on. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Randy Mitchell @inspirationalwr

#BookEndsChat Do you have interest in Inspirational/Christian fiction? Thanks!

Replying to @inspirationalwr

I personally do not, but @AgentJessicaA would be the better person to ask! #bookendschat

· 15 Jun 2016

Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn

How do you define literary fiction? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LaurenCahn

A focus on an internal plot over external, where the way a story is told is just as important as story itself. #bookendschat

· 15 Jun 2016

Randy Mitchell @inspirationalwr

#BookEndsChat Do you have interest in Inspirational/Christian fiction? Thanks!

Replying to @inspirationalwr

I do! Mostly in terms of romance, but also in women’s fiction and suspense. I rep a few inspy writers. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn

How do you define literary fiction? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LaurenCahn

Some see it as experimental fiction. Others where the character journey trumps the plot. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn

How do you define literary fiction? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LaurenCahn

This is one of those nearly-impossible-to-define genres because a lot of people see it differently. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Meg Frye @Meg_Frye

Any tips for capturing complex, multiple-POV stories in queries? A focus on only one story line leaves so much out. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @Meg_Frye

I like multi-POVs. Most interesting thing to me in query is see the dynamic way they converge to move plot forward #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Tracy Brody @TracyBrodyBooks

what are you hearing on RS? Hot? Not? Percent romance to suspense? Thanks! #BookEndsChat

Replying to @TracyBrodyBooks

It varies a lot. I think heat levels and ratio of romance to suspense really depend on the particular story. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Meg Frye @Meg_Frye

Any tips for capturing complex, multiple-POV stories in queries? A focus on only one story line leaves so much out. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @Meg_Frye

Make sure you aren't throwing EVERYONE into the query as it can get overly confusing in a short space. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Steph Messa 🕷 @stephmessa

@Campbele_E, what are you tired of seeing in YA? Particularly fantasy. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @stephmessa

*zips in* unpronounceable names. comps to Game of Thrones. overly complex magic systems. #BookEndsChat

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