Channel Title: BookEnds Literary Agency Channel Description: The BookEnds Literary Agency Channel represents the best of the BookEnds Literary Agency blog, which has been giving published authors and soon-to-be published authors advice and insights into publishing since 2006. It is here you'll get an inside peek into BookEnds and behind the scenes tips on how to get published. BookEnds represents fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children and can proudly call a number of award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors clients. <video> Social Media Expectations for Published Authors Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss what they've been seeing recently in publisher contracts for authors, social media expectations, which platforms are selling books, how to build your brand, 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 into 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: www.twitter.com/bookendslit Instagram: www.instagram.com/bookends_literary TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> What to Know Before Querying BookEnds Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about how to query agents at BookEnds Literary Agency (and many other agencies, too!) 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/bookendslit Instagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> The Evolution of an Agent's List Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss how an agent's list might change and shift over the years, what that means about their MSWL, and how the change in their list informs the way they read 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/bookendslit Instagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> How Involved are Authors After First Publication? Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss what happens after an author's book gets published, and how involved the author is in making decisions about the subsidiary rights and various editions of their book. 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/bookendslit Instagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> Recent Reads: March 2024! Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss some books they read in March! Books mentioned: 0:21 - Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara 3:24 - All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir 5:02 - The Only One Left by Riley Sager 6:46 - An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir 8:29 - Blonde Identity by Ally Carter 9:29 - The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty 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/bookendslit Instagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> Top 10 Reasons Your Query Isn't Working Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss the top 10 reasons why your query may not be getting full requests and/or why it is getting rejected by agents. As always, please remember that this industry is subjective. We are offering insight based on our personal experiences. At the end of the day, we want everyone to be informed so that they can put the best version of their query out there! BookEnds is dedicated to making traditional book publishing 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 into 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: www.twitter.com/bookendslit Instagram: www.instagram.com/bookends_literary TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com </video> <video> The Differences Between MG and YA Books Description: Literary agents James McGowan and Jessica Faust cover the differences between middle grade and young adult age categories in publishing! 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/bookendslit Instagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> Benefits of Getting an Agent for Self-Published Authors Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss the differences between traditional publishing and self-publishing, why an author might choose one path over the other, and the benefits of getting an agent if you do choose the self-publishing route! 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 into 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: www.twitter.com/bookendslit Instagram: www.instagram.com/bookends_literary TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> Recent Reads: Feb 2024! Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss some of their recent favorite reads and how they inspire their MSWLs! Books mentioned: 1:15 - Find Your Unicorn Space - Eve Rodsky 2:57 - The Stranger Upstairs - Lisa M. Matlin 3:50 - No One Can Know - Kate Alice Marshall 5:26 - Jade City (Green Bone Saga) - Fonda Lee 6:35 - Yellowface - R.F. Kuang 8:50 - Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone - Benjamin Stevenson 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/bookendslit Instagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> 5 Things to Consider Before Doing an R&R (Revise & Resubmit) Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss the top 5 things you should consider when you receive a request for an R&R (revise & resubmit) from an agent or editor. BookEnds is dedicated to making traditional book publishing 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 into 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: www.twitter.com/bookendslit Instagram: www.instagram.com/bookends_literary TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com </video> <video> The Difference Between Newer and More Established Agents Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about the differences you might notice when considering whether you want to work with a newer literary agent or a more established 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/bookendslit Instagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> Who to Trust About the Publishing Industry Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss the importance of following trusted professionals in the industry and using your own discernment when seeking information about publishing. BookEnds is dedicated to making traditional book publishing 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 into 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: www.twitter.com/bookendslit Instagram: www.instagram.com/bookends_literary TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com </video> <video> What Are Different Types of Submissions? Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss the different types of submissions that agents submit to editors, including exclusive submissions, simultaneous submissions, options, 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/bookendslit Instagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> Rules for Agents Submitting to Editors Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan talk about the rules they have to consider when it comes time to submit their clients' manuscripts to editors at publishing houses. 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/bookendslit Instagram: Instagram.com/bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video> <video> Social Media Expectations for Querying Authors Description: Literary agents Jessica Faust and James McGowan discuss social media expectations for fiction authors, non-fiction authors, and illustrators. 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 into 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: www.twitter.com/bookendslit Instagram: www.instagram.com/bookends_literary TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bookends_literary Website: www.bookendsliterary.com Connect with Jessica: twitter.com/bookendsjessica Connect with James: twitter.com/jmcgowanbks </video>

Description

The BookEnds Literary Agency Channel represents the best of the BookEnds Literary Agency blog, which has been giving published authors and soon-to-be published authors advice and insights into publishing since 2006. It is here you'll get an inside peek into BookEnds and behind the scenes tips on how to get published.

BookEnds represents fiction and nonfiction for adults, young adults and children and can proudly call a number of award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors clients.

Videos from channel