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· 15 May 2019

Join @bookendsjessica, @bookendskim & @jamerrson as they discuss the 6 Things That Break Your Query Blurb #AmQuerying #QueryTip youtu.be/mrLJgnXuMRg via @YouTube

· 8 May 2019

.@BookEndsKim is back! She joins @BookEndsJessica and @jamerrson as they discuss 6 Things that MAKE A Great Query Blurb. youtu.be/C7ndytGR4Y4 #AmQuerying #QueryTip

· 1 Feb 2019

Same goes for your writing. Make sure you’re reading before you think before you write. Best way to understand your genre is to read it. #Writetip #Querytip (Found photo on social media… instagram.com/p/BtV6Wemn3PL/…

· 9 Jan 2019

Literary Hub @lithub

"Last year, I got rejected 43 times, but I also got five acceptances—one to a residency, one to a reading series, and three publications in literary journals."

lithub.com/why-you-should…

.@jamerrson is a huge believer in this! #querytip

· 19 Dec 2018

James McGowan @jamerrson

One of my pet peeves in reading submissions is receiving manuscripts with track changes and/or editorial comments on there-- and I'm realizing how common that seems to be! Make sure you're cleaning up your MSs before sending to agents.

Don’t make this mistake when querying! #Amquerying #querytip #pubtip

· 30 Nov 2018

BookEnds Literary Agency @bookendslit

It’s the last night of #NaNoWriMo! We hope you’re proud of yourself for making it this far.

Our best advice: DO NOT QUERY in December. Take the time to reread, revise and polish before sending your book to agents #querytip

· 12 Oct 2018

A Friday #QueryTip from Jessica Faust... keep this in mind as you write your queries, folks! instagram.com/p/Bo1VOfZHPMY/…

· 8 Oct 2018

"Success doesn't happen to you, it happens because of you." #MondayMotivation #WriterMotivation #QueryTip

· 1 Oct 2018

A month long #AskAgent? Say no more! Find @BookEndsJessica over at Absolute Write all October long: #pubtip #querytip absolutewrite.com/forums/showthr…

· 24 Sep 2018

BookEnds Literary Agency @bookendslit

poetrybyanthony has given us our #MondayMotivation mantra this week. There are “no’s” throughout every stage of publishing. Don’t give them more power than they have. #Persevere instagram.com/p/BoG79pJFzZQ/…

“Rejection is a simple ‘no’ to which we give false meaning.” —poetrybyanthony #MondayMotivation #WriterMotivation #Querytip

· 19 Sep 2018

.@BookEndsJessica & @jamerrson are on @youtube quickly talking about author bios in your query letters. Need advice on that? Go watch! #querytip-- And do you need any other query advice? Let us know what you're stuck on and we'll help out! youtube.com/watch?v=RIeeQm…

· 18 Jul 2018

If you think your story needs another draft, write it before you query! We want to see the best possible version of your work because we WANT to represent you. #amquerying #amediting #querytip #writetip

· 25 Jun 2018

Guest Post: Julia Bennet's Query Process #query #querytip #amquerying #amwriting bookendsliterary.com/2018/06/25/gue…

· 20 Jun 2018

BookEnds Literary Agency @bookendslit

So... no's aren't always bad. Plus, they make the yes a lot more rewarding.

Hang in there! Keep working at it. #persevere #querytip #pubtip

· 7 Jun 2018

BookEnds Literary Agency @bookendslit

4) Vary your pitches. Try different versions of them, tweet them out at different times of the day. Not all agents are on at say, 9 am. Optimize your chances! #pitmad

5) get to the point in your pitch. No clunkiness, no exposition. Hook your reader; you don't have the most room for extra words #querytip #pitmad

· 7 Jun 2018

BookEnds Literary Agency @bookendslit

2) don't forget your hashtags. #Pitmad, genre hashtags, age hashtags. This helps agents narrow down our search and find your pitch!

3) Use comps if they're accurate and helpful. Comps don't HAVE to be other books. Something like comparing your SFF to Stranger Things is just as efficient. However!! Ditch the comps if you don't have room for them, or if they're not accurate to your book. #querytip

· 7 Jun 2018

BookEnds Literary Agency @bookendslit

Good morning! It's #pitmad day, and a number of #TeamBookEnds agents are popping in. They will be tweeting what to do if they like your pitch, so make sure you check those out.
Otherwise, we're dropping in some tips and tricks to make the most out of #PitMad!

1) remember what's essential to a pitch. Hook, character, & setting. This info fleshes out a pitch. #pitmad #querytip #pubtip

· 22 May 2018

A #querytip based on today's #Query reading... Comp titles! Comps help us envision the book on the shelves & plan our submission strategies. If you have a strong set of comp titles that can help an agent (or entice an agent) use them! #querytip #amquerying

· 21 May 2018

The easiest #Querytip: Always read the submission guidelines. They're listed on almost every agent's website. Give them no extra or silly reason to reject your query!

· 17 May 2018

Jim McCarthy @JimMcCarthy528

If an agent rushes you to make a decision on whether to work with them, think about why they’re trying to force your hand. A good partner will be willing to wait for you to make the decision that’s right for you.

This!! #Querytip

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