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.         […] The post When an Agent Reads Too Fast appeared first on BookEnds Literary Agency ..read more

Come check out our interview with new client, Delta Magnus! The post New Client Alert — Delta Magnus appeared first on BookEnds Literary Agency ..read more

James and Jessica are talking about what makes a successful author in their eyes…. Hint: it’s revisions. The post What Makes a Successful Author appeared first on BookEnds Literary Agency ..read more

Come check out our interview with new client, Gabriella Buba! We're excited to be working together! The post New Client Alert — Gabriella Buba appeared first on BookEnds Literary Agency ..read more

Literary Agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss whether you should consider querying your book before its done or not.         Thanks so much for coming to the blog. Please don’t forget to like and share this post. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for even more publishing insights and advice, and follow […] The post Can I Query Before My Book is Done? appeared first on BookEnds Literary Agency ..read more

The offer call can be stressful for all parties involved, but literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss what agents are looking for on the offer call so that you might be better prepared for the conversation.         Thanks so much for coming to the blog. Please don’t forget to like […] The post What Literary Agents Look for on the Offer Call appeared first on BookEnds Literary Agency ..read more

Come check out our interview with new client, Raven Traylor! The post New Client Alert — Raven Traylor appeared first on BookEnds Literary Agency ..read more

Welcome to publishing! If you’ve stumbled upon this blog you’re likely here because you’ve written something amazing and have decided to enter the world of publishing. Congratulations! I hope you are proud and have taken the time to celebrate the huge accomplishment that is finishing a book. I admire every writer who does it. It’s […] The post Welcome to Publishing! appeared first on BookEnds Literary Agency ..read more

  In this YouTube video, literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about the three stages of “done” that your book will reach and what you should keep in mind as you edit towards each phase of “done.”           Thanks so much for coming to the blog. Please don’t forget […] The post What Does “Done” Mean? appeared first on BookEnds Literary Agency ..read more

    Perhaps one of the most common questions a literary agent will be asked: “How do I pick what genre my book is? It’s two!” Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss how to categorize your genre, the difference between age group and genre, and really, whether your book is actually two (or […] The post Can a Book Be Two Genres? appeared first on BookEnds Literary Agency ..read more