Know Your Genre BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-08-24 | Maybe some of the most important advice you can receive when writing and querying: know your genre. It might seem straightforward, but there are actually a lot of things that slip through! Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss picking your genre, and also letting your book become its genre. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Can You Have Multiple Literary Agents? BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-07-12 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about circumstances in which an author might have more than one literary agent, and why they don't recommend it in most circumstances.BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Why Authors Shouldnt Read Reviews BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-07-05 | In this short video, literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about the purpose of book reviews by readers and why they think authors shouldn't be reading them.BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Publishing Terms Every Author Should Know BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-06-28 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan go over several terms which they think are essential for an author to understand, especially when they're reading their first contract. Publishing Dictionary: bookendsliterary.com/the-sixth-edition-of-the-publishing-dictionary BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Whos Who at a Literary Agency BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-06-21 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan break down all of the different roles at literary agencies, including founders, senior literary agents, associate agents, literary assistants, bookkeepers, subrights department, foreign rights department, and more! BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Revisions Are a Negotiation BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-06-14 | When literary agents suggest revisions to their authors, they shouldn't be expecting the author to adhere or agree to every one of their suggestions. A good agent knows that revisions are a negotiation between agent and author! Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss this and more.BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
What Happens When Your Agent Submits Your Book? BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-06-07 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about the process of submitting manuscripts to editors, how agents and authors decide when books are ready to go on sub, and how agents choose their submission lists and strategies. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
When Can You Go Back to an Agent? BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-05-31 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan go over several scenarios in which you might consider returning to an agent who previously rejected you, or who you parted ways with, and discuss whether you should consider going back to them! BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Hang Out With Jessica and James! BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-05-24 | Sit down for a conversation with literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan, where they talk about their paths to the industry, their jobs within BookEnds outside of agenting, and their MSWLs! BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How the Big Deals Feed the Small Deals BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-05-17 | After Leigh Bardugo's recent 8-figure deal announcement, literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan want to discuss how these big deals end up ultimately feeding the many smaller deals a publisher makes. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Author Careers Are a Journey BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-05-10 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about author career trajectories, and why so many successful authors are not the ones who debut with a big 6-figure deal. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Welcome to the BookEnds YouTube Channel! BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-05-05 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan welcome you to the BookEnds YouTube channel, where they talk about all things publishing, from the writing process to the querying process to your first sale to building your career as an author! BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How Successful Illustrators Craft Portfolios BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-05-03 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about what goes into making a compelling illustrator portfolio, for illustrators who are currently seeking representation, who already have agents, and who have already published books before. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
6 Reasons Your Ending Might Not Be Working BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-04-26 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan cover some of the most common problems they see with book endings, what to look out for, and how you might be able to fix them. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How to Write Multi POV Pitches and Synopses BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-04-19 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss how to use your multi-POV story's throughline to craft your blurb and synopsis while querying. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
What Happens After the First Book? BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-04-12 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about how agents and authors navigate author career trajectory, what happens after the first book in an author's career, and how to navigate option clauses. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Inside the Publishing House BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-04-05 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan break down all of the departments in a traditional publishing house, the process a book takes through the departments, and what each department does. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How to Choose Comp Titles BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-03-29 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss what authors should keep in mind when choosing comp (comparable/competitive) titles for their queries and submissions. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How Do Co-Writers Work Together? BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-03-22 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss the logistics of how co-writers work together, from forming a partner agreement to querying to working with their agents. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Trigger Warnings in Queries BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-03-15 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan ask a viewer question about when and how trigger warnings should be present in queries. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Then and Now in Publishing BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-03-08 | In this video, literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan take a trip down memory lane to discuss what the industry was like when Jessica first started and what it's like now. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
The Tea on IPs (Intellectual Property in Publishing) BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-03-01 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan break down what Intellectual Property (IP) is in publishing and how authors can start acquiring IP projects! BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Surprising Advice Agents Give on an Offer Call BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-02-22 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss some of the advice you might not expect to receive from agents during an offer call. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
When to Contact An Agent While Querying BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-02-15 | Literary agents Jessica and James talk about when you should be contacting an agent after you've queried them—when to nudge, when/if you should reach out with corrections, and more!BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
What to Do When You Receive a Request from an Agent BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-02-08 | Literary agents Jessica and James talk about what you should do when you receive a manuscript request from an agent. BookEnds is dedicated to making publishing a book traditionally a more transparent process, and it starts with these videos! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Happy New Year! What to Expect from BookEnds BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-02-03 | BookEnds literary agents Jessica and James drop in to quickly say happy new year and talk about what to expect from our channel this year! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How Successful Authors Build Their Publishing Relationships BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-02-01 | There are a lot of relationships in publishing: with your agent, with your editor, with the publishing team, and more. Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss what successful authors do to build and maintain those relationships.****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
10 Things Writers Forget to Celebrate BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-01-25 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan remind writers of the importance of celebrating every step towards success, and number 10 things to celebrate. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How to Make a Good Author Website BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-01-18 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about why authors should have author websites and what should be included on their sites. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
What Agents Look for in Sample Pages BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-01-13 | In this short, literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan answer a viewer question about sample pages, and discuss how much to submit and what agents are looking for in the sample pages.****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
An Intro to QueryTracker and QueryManager with Creator Pat McDonald BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-01-11 | In this video, literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan interview the creator of QueryTracker and QueryManager, Pat McDonald. They discuss how these websites work for authors, bust some myths, and talk about what's next for these platforms. QueryManager: querymanager.comQueryTracker: querytracker.net****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Is Your Writing Good Enough? BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-01-06 | In this Ask the Agent short, literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan answer two questions: What do you do if you can't find a critique partner, and how do you know if your writing is good enough or your book is ready? ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
10 Things Literary Agents Do to Start the Year BookEnds Literary Agency 2023-01-04 | Happy New Year! Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan break in the new year by talking about how literary agents prepare themselves for a successful year.****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
10 Things Literary Agents Do to End the Year BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-12-14 | Literary agents Jessica and James end the year with this video on what literary agents do to prepare for the end of the year! BookEnds will be on hiatus for the next two weeks, and will be back to posting in January 2023! Happy New Year!****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How Rigid Are Deadlines in Publishing? BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-12-07 | Deadlines can be scary, but how rigid are they in publishing? Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan answer the question in this video. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How to Become a Childrens Book Illustrator BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-11-30 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss some of their tips for becoming a children's book illustrator Recommended Hashtags: #illustration #illustrator #illustratorsofinstagram #kidlitart #illustratorspotlight #kidlitillustration #art #artist #bookart #kidlitartpostcardOur Illustrator Instagram:instagram.com/bookendsliterary_illustrationOur Illustrator Page: bookendsliterary.com/illustrators ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How to Organize Your Nonfiction Proposal BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-11-16 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan go over the purpose of the nonfiction proposal in the query and how to organize one. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Recent Reads: Upmarket, Womens Fiction, and Picture Books BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-11-09 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about some of their favorite recent reads across genres, including women's fiction, upmarket, mystery, picture books, and graphic novels. ---BOOKS MENTIONED---James:The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess - Tom GauldLightfall #2: Shadow of the Bird - Tim ProbertFinley Donovan is Killing It - Elle CosimanoBabel - R.F. KuangJessica: Woman of Light - Kali Fajardo-Anstine When Women Were Dragons - Kelly BarnhillThese Impossible Things - Salma El-WardanyOther Birds - Sarah Addison Allen****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
5 Tips for Following Up with Literary Agents BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-11-02 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about when and how to follow up with a literary agent. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How Many Clients is Too Many? BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-10-26 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan answer the questions of how many clients is too many clients for an agent to have. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
What Makes a Good Book Deal? BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-10-19 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss what goes into a good book deal. Spoiler: it's not just the advance! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Top 10 Reasons Your Query Didnt Sell Your Book BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-10-12 | Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss some of the things to avoid when putting together your query, and how to make sure your query sells your book. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Not Every Book is Worth Querying BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-10-05 | Literary agents Jessica and James discuss how sometimes honing your craft means recognizing when a book won't make it past the querying or submission stage. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How to Query When Youre Writing in Multiple Genres BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-09-28 | Literary agents Jessica and James answer the oft asked question of how to query when you write in multiple genres or age ranges. Do you query more than one book? Do you only query agents that rep all of your genres? Those answers and more.****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
What to Do if You Dont Know Your Books Genre BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-09-21 | Literary agents Jessica and James discuss what you should do if you start writing your book and realize you don't know its genre, as well as how to successfully genre-bend.****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Defining Genre BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-09-14 | Literary agents Jessica and James define what book genres are and how they are used in the industry to market books, and discuss the difference between the upmarket, literary, and commercial book categories. Mentioned in the video: Know Your Genre: youtube.com/watch?v=mtRGC98SAQA ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
How to Negotiate Your Book Deal Without Fear BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-09-07 | Once you've received your book deal, there's a lot of excitement, but there also might be some fear: if we negotiate too hard, will they pull their offer? Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan break down how you can learn to ignore that voice of fear and negotiate for your best deal. This advice applies to life, as well! ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
What Makes an Authors Brand? BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-08-31 | How do you find your author brand? Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about what an author's brand is and how to develop it. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
Lean on Your Agent BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-08-17 | It's good to have a writing community to help guide you through publishing; it's also important to work with your agent when you have concerns about the industry's process, because they know best how your career fits into the bigger picture and how to navigate that. Literary agents Jessica and James discuss when you should reach out to your agent rather than trusting hearsay. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
When an Agent Reads Too Fast BookEnds Literary Agency 2022-08-10 | Sometimes responses to your query might come in faster than you expected, and it might give you the idea that the agent hasn't really read it. Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss their process and why it makes them fast readers, and what to take away from that. ****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 YouTube 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.--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.Connect with BookEnds!Twitter: twitter.com/bookendslitInstagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literaryWebsite: www.bookendsliterary.comConnect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessicaConnect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks
