tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post4595224894103258085..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Multi-Book ContractsBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-12512728126204178552007-07-24T14:30:00.000-04:002007-07-24T14:30:00.000-04:00Kris,P.S. - I love Miss Piggy too. Hiiii-yaaa!Chee...Kris,<BR/><BR/>P.S. - I love Miss Piggy too. Hiiii-yaaa!<BR/><BR/>Cheers, JBjbstanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839153589205692508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-2828171562320465172007-07-23T21:43:00.000-04:002007-07-23T21:43:00.000-04:00JB, thanks for that perspective! I hadn't thought ...JB, thanks for that perspective! I hadn't thought of the situation from that angle. It makes total sense to me.krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935764958247625983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-17342447835149431502007-07-23T20:28:00.000-04:002007-07-23T20:28:00.000-04:00In my case, Deanna, the first book was written but...In my case, Deanna, the first book was written but I didn't even have an idea for the next two (The original contract was for three novels in the same series) and only the editor's request that I add more characters. Since I'm a "pantster" when I write (Meaning there is no plot ahead of time and only a rudimentary idea of what I'm going to write) the editor really took me on faith. She asked for enough info to base the back cover blurb on, and left the content of the stories up to me. She's still doing that, many books later. In some cases, editors will ask for outlines or a synopses of the contracted books, but I've been very lucky to have an editor willing to work with my personal style of writing.Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-57291948419249060052007-07-23T16:06:00.000-04:002007-07-23T16:06:00.000-04:00But what do they [publishers] base the deal on? O...But what do they [publishers] base the deal on? Obviously the first book would already be written. But do the subsequent ones have to be complete? In progress? A couple of great ideas? <BR/> <BR/>Thanks!<BR/>Deanna<BR/>www.deannakentmcdonald.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-5814575380451290762007-07-23T11:50:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:50:00.000-04:00I like the security of a multi-book contract--know...I like the security of a multi-book contract--knowing what I'm going to be writing over the next year, when my deadlines are, when to expect copy edits and galley proofs. There's so little stability in a writer's career as it is, the multi-book contract at least allows for some planning. There's also that old "bird in the hand" philosophy that's hard to deny!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-414014618221611732007-07-23T11:30:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:30:00.000-04:00Dear Kris,I'd like to try to address your question...Dear Kris,<BR/><BR/>I'd like to try to address your question. I'm in the midst of fulfilling two three-book deals, but I'd like to write a book that would be a stand-alone. In that case, I'd prefer a one-book contract. One book contracts are a great way to give a different genre a shot or write a book that has such closure at the end that you know it will never be a series. Personally, I prefer the multi-book contracts because it guarantees me, the author, a certain amount of books released over the next two years and allows me to develop relationships within a specific publishing house. I hope that answer is slightly helpful. Good Luck to all!jbstanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839153589205692508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-82105489924150063142007-07-23T11:27:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:27:00.000-04:00Thanks for answering my question. This is somethin...Thanks for answering my question. This is something I had woondered about even though I have no immediate need for the information.<BR/><BR/>But hey, a guy can dream can't he? And it's always good to be prepared.<BR/><BR/>Really enjoy the blog an all the info y'all pass along.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-62904789417277638082007-07-23T11:03:00.000-04:002007-07-23T11:03:00.000-04:00Ehat happens if you sell a book at a time, and dec...Ehat happens if you sell a book at a time, and decide around book 3 to try for a different publisher? Is that possible?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-58665327273691628892007-07-23T10:28:00.000-04:002007-07-23T10:28:00.000-04:00Spinning off on this - other than the money, are t...Spinning off on this - other than the money, are there other reasons why an author might prefer to have a one-book contract rather than a multi-book one?krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06935764958247625983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-63628625974463936862007-07-23T08:59:00.000-04:002007-07-23T08:59:00.000-04:00I recently heard an author say that one of the pro...I recently heard an author say that one of the pros of a multi contract is the editorial support you get throughout the writing of second book on.<BR/>What would be your take on this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-54761748267575305302007-07-23T07:41:00.000-04:002007-07-23T07:41:00.000-04:00I agree. What a great subject to start the mornin...I agree. What a great subject to start the morning. Also particularily interesting to me as I have a multi-book series with the requested first-book partial currently in Jessica's hands!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great post.<BR/>PetrinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-75226777245026227422007-07-23T03:22:00.000-04:002007-07-23T03:22:00.000-04:00Great subject and particularly interesting to me a...Great subject and particularly interesting to me as I have a three-book series with the requested first-book partial currently in Jacky's hands.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!<BR/><BR/>NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com