tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post964160712061849854..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Pitch Critiques UpdateBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-26595074262511216512007-11-16T14:20:00.000-05:002007-11-16T14:20:00.000-05:00Are you kidding? You have no reason to apologize. ...Are you kidding? You have no reason to apologize. I learned a lot from the critiques you've already posted. If I were you I'd probably not critique any more of them and just stop here.<BR/><BR/>Sorry if my question about sending in a longer pitch prompted your decision. On the other hand, maybe I did a good thing. :)<BR/><BR/>The samples of your clients' project pitches are very helpful too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-38023312833655529902007-11-16T11:47:00.000-05:002007-11-16T11:47:00.000-05:00J- Can't blame you for running out of steam, but t...J- <BR/>Can't blame you for running out of steam, but this is so helpful. <BR/><BR/>Maybe you could do a scan and just list the rest of them in two posts without the specific feedback ...<BR/><BR/>List one (Santa nice) that lists those "on the right path",<BR/><BR/>List two (Santa naughty) that lists the ones that left you "clueless" <BR/><BR/>Then for any that were't included as "right path" or "clueless" a nice little note to say "study up using the "right path" and original detailed posts and Good Luck :) <BR/><BR/>Have a Happy Thanksgiving --- we're thankful we've got you to help us get one step closer to our dreams!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-50222181843615509732007-11-16T11:46:00.000-05:002007-11-16T11:46:00.000-05:00Good thing I keep a little notebook of books I wan...Good thing I keep a little notebook of books I want to read at some point. I've added Bella Andre's book to my list with a big 2009 next to it. Something to look forward to!<BR/><BR/>Several of these pitches sound like really concisely written back cover summaries. Which makes me ask the question: Does the author usually write the jacket copy and the paperback cover text? I've always wondered that.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01920175688407593776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-67548606679716319672007-11-16T10:15:00.000-05:002007-11-16T10:15:00.000-05:00Perhaps Jacky can pitch in with pitch crits? Perha...Perhaps Jacky can pitch in with pitch crits? Perhaps Jessica can do a crit batch once a week until she finishes? That way everyone who participated gets the chance to improve their pitch, and the rest get to learn from example?Josephine Damianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952030380866201241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-29941170594460536652007-11-16T07:34:00.000-05:002007-11-16T07:34:00.000-05:00Where can I book a trip on the S.S. Fantasy?Where can I book a trip on the S.S. Fantasy?Mark Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410424046477699059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-41219824500888831822007-11-16T07:10:00.000-05:002007-11-16T07:10:00.000-05:00Jessica,You are a saint for sharing.I know I've le...Jessica,<BR/><BR/>You are a saint for sharing.<BR/><BR/>I know I've learned a thing a or two...or three.<BR/><BR/>Thanks...<BR/>CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-78461706149193135182007-11-16T05:19:00.000-05:002007-11-16T05:19:00.000-05:00All five books have sold to publishers. The first ...All five books have sold to publishers. The first is obvious.<BR/><BR/>The second was just recently sold to Avon Red and is written by Lynn LaFleur. Look for it in 2009.<BR/><BR/>The third was just sold to Bantam at auction and is written by Bella Andre. I'm afraid you'll have to wait until about 2009 for that.<BR/><BR/>The fourth is the first book in Kate Douglas's Wolf Tales series published two years ago.<BR/><BR/>And the fifth is obvious, but will be in stores next spring.<BR/><BR/>Glad to know they worked for you. Even happier to know they worked for editors.<BR/><BR/>jhfBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-34467699762592681132007-11-16T01:17:00.000-05:002007-11-16T01:17:00.000-05:00Jessica, I always wondered how you pitched Wolf Ta...Jessica, I always wondered how you pitched Wolf Tales to editors without sending them running, screaming, into the dark! Thank goodness you did the pitch and not me...I'm much better at just writing the stories. What's interesting is that same pitch that worked for the first book would work just as well for the one I'm writing now: Wolf Tales VII!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-50886317131661819022007-11-16T00:13:00.000-05:002007-11-16T00:13:00.000-05:00Ms. Faust,First, thank you for doing this much! Yo...Ms. Faust,<BR/><BR/>First, thank you for doing this much! You're a shiny saintly woman.<BR/><BR/>Second, might we convince you to just skim the the remaining pitches and pick out the ones that really work for you? Positive examples are so useful, because we can begin to piece together what works, rather than seeing example after example of what doesn't.<BR/><BR/>And thank you again! This was very much appreciated.<BR/><BR/>~JJ<BR/><BR/>(Erm. Not to come across as a self-promoting ho-bag or anything, but I've been talking about writing query pitches on my blog recently. Anyone who wants to jump into the discussion, please feel free to click through on my name-link above. I'd be delighted to hear from you.)jjdebenedictishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16950592240599703771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-28243942818015499202007-11-15T23:24:00.000-05:002007-11-15T23:24:00.000-05:00Ms. Faust: I got sucked in by pitch #3 - please te...Ms. Faust: I got sucked in by pitch #3 - please tell me if this is a published book and what the title is so I can buy it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-68757850187780561462007-11-15T21:06:00.000-05:002007-11-15T21:06:00.000-05:00Love the concept for #2; reminds me of the old tv ...Love the concept for #2; reminds me of the old tv show Fantasy Island, maybe with a touch of The Love Boat for added spice? <BR/><BR/>#3 is very intriguing as it sums everything up perfectly in a cohesive story line. Impressive.<BR/><BR/>#4 is unique and kinky. A 3-some involving beastiality? I really like the spin on the werewolf/shapeshifting thing, making the Chanku an actual race of people. Very fresh and the type of story I usually like, but the erotica angle turns me off. <BR/><BR/>#5 is a great title for a crochet mystery. Cute! And catchy.Karen Duvallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839711547501582977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-37705196155816284232007-11-15T21:00:00.000-05:002007-11-15T21:00:00.000-05:00Amazed, impressed and grateful for the ones you ha...Amazed, impressed and grateful for the ones you have already done. I think I've learned alot just by watching you do these. BIG THANK YOU! <BR/>You da best.<BR/>:)<BR/>JeannieAimlesswriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03012050763172251381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-49200538168333213062007-11-15T19:28:00.000-05:002007-11-15T19:28:00.000-05:00I suppose a cut-off point would have been a good i...I suppose a cut-off point would have been a good idea... at the time! I learned so much from the first critiques you completed already. I hope you get to mine before you end up in the loony bin.<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your generous sharing.Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-51393768338890895162007-11-15T18:57:00.000-05:002007-11-15T18:57:00.000-05:00Perhaps we should all chip in and buy you a case o...Perhaps we should all chip in and buy you a case of good champagne to fortify you and help you finish this gruelling task.<BR/><BR/>Whatever, I hope you survive the experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-66550875496011706552007-11-15T18:38:00.000-05:002007-11-15T18:38:00.000-05:00Jessica, an invitation to offer queries, pitches a...Jessica, an invitation to offer queries, pitches and first paragraphs really is the gift that keeps on giving. Sorry, but this so reminds me of the scene from Harry Potter where the letters are flooding the house. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure everyone understands.<BR/><BR/>Studying what you will be able to critique helps a lot and I appreciate the chance.Julie Weathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725236516593676381noreply@blogger.com