There is a Method to the Querying Madness

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Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss the reasons behind some of the most common querying "rules."
BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos!
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Jessica Faust’s love for books is what first brought her to open BookEnds Literary Agency. It is her desire to be an advocate for all authors that pushed her to create her blog, the BookEnds RU-vid channel and to maintain a vibrant presence on Twitter.
Jessica is proud to have grown BookEnds to an agency that represents authors of all genres for children and adults, allowing her to reach more readers and help more authors and illustrators achieve their dreams.
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James McGowan is a Literary Agent at BookEnds and writer for children. He began working with the agency as an intern in the summer of 2015, and basically never left. He represents a talented group of authors and illustrators working in everything from board books to middle grade graphic novels. He also works in adult nonfiction, and adult mystery and suspense projects. James is the author of GOOD NIGHT OPPY, which is available now.
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23 янв 2024

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Комментарии : 47

@MorganForteMakeup

I just want you guys to know I learned everything about publishing from you, and appreciate you so much!!! I started watching this channel when I had an incomplete first draft, and I am now on submission with my debut and signed with a top kidlit agency! You guys are seriously the best

@morganstrehlow

"Our job is not to read. Our job is to sell books." YES JAMES. Thank you. I'm a newer agent who feels perpetually guilty for not reading more.

@Unreversall

Any chance you could read out some of the best query letters you got and tell us why those one resonated with you?

@MrDanroche

I remember when you had under 200 followers. Congrats on 17,000!

@hiplessboy

Even if you went off on a rant there - it's so useful! The truth is always better than an encouraging lie!

@A1exBOfficial

Oh yes, I've seen agent guidelines who still take snail mail (often alongside/as an option to emailing). Less so in fiction and especially my genres SFF, for sure, but they're out there!

@ashleygrey3707

I'm in the query trenches now. This was so helpful! Thank you.

@terrilikens4975

I'm still working on the book, but your videos are such a help in getting me ready for the next steps. I'm grateful. Also thanks for your tough love and humor.

@BastianTime

I adore both of you and watch your videos religiously. I followed all of the rules and jumped through all of the hoops and got an agent. Thank god, because it was HELL.

@michaeldeangray

I love you guys so much and appreciate all the tips and the insight into the publishing world!

@pamelareese2932

Thank you. I have a blurb...now I will kick the best pitch I can into shape. You are very encouraging and give us a lot of insight that is so helpful.

@RhodiHawk

We hear this. Thank you. So helpful.

@gwynnathawinna

500 queries a month, each?! That's insanity!

@kmhumphreys1

Jessica, I like your mug.

@johnmclean6380

Great stuff-as always!❤❤❤

@apeculiarproject3501

The wonder woman cup!

@saxbend

I have a few questions:

@michaelakainz9004

I have been following your channel for a while and it will for sure help me a lot when I start querying this summer. Thank you!

@elissahunt

I love writers who don't want to follow the process. They make me look better in comparison. 😁

@natashasantos892

Great video again, guys! I'm in the querying stage. I do have a question, and maybe it difers with different agents, but what initially grabs your attention when sifting thru queries?