Louise Penny is my favorite. I want to sit in the bistro with a latte and croissant . I’m drawn to her work because the sense of place she creates is so real and I want to be transported. My writing strives to achieve this as well. I also think her work is optimistic about human beings- which is a bit ironic for murder mysteries. But especially these days I don’t want to be submerged in darkness with the hope of light.
Bookends Literary, y'all made me see my person exactly spills over to my writing because both are flowery, imaginative and emotional! Thank you so very much!❤️
Thank you for another great segment. My favorite author would be David Sedaris. He makes me laugh hours after I put down his book. And since I'm currently working on a book about the Swedish way to finding joy, I would have to say Astrid Lindgren. Her writing was simple yet deep, funny, and honest.
Bryan Washington's brand is plain language contemporary centering characters with deep, but unexpressed interiors. Francesca Lia Block's brand is magically written YA about girls going through the wringer. Mary Downing Hahn's brand is high-tension middle grade about emotionally neglected girls experiencing the big adventure of their young lives. The characters that a writer chooses to write about again and again is a big part of an author's brand for me. I like knowing I'm gonna sympathize or relate to every protagonist they throw at me.
I'm starting to write chapter books. My favorite author is Christopher Paul Curtis. He hasn't written in a while, but I love his brand of historical fiction.
I write cozy mysteries. The authors I like to read are Jenn McKinlay, Kate Carlisle, Ellery Adams, Daryl Wood Gerber, Maddie Day, Barbara Ross and Paige Shelton.
The suggestion to pick 3 words to describe self/writing reminds me of the ancient symbol, the Triquetra, which I hold dear to my heart because it reinforces me. My 3 words: lyrical, educational, subtly sentimental. Which are also seen in PB written by Kate Messner and Miranda Paul (my mentor authors/texts)
I currently don't have a favorite author, but at one point it was Douglas Adams, so his brand: 1. Clever 2. Funny 3. Fast My writing style: 1. Imaginative 2. Deadpan 3. Fast
I'm always asked who my favourite writer is and I honestly can't answer that question. I have learned about many new-to-me authors over the last couple of years and have read a lot of books I enjoy. I lean towards 4 or 5 different genres. I can't possibly pick a favourite. Books of authors I have collected over the years and refuse to get rid of vary... Sue Grafton, Ed McBain, Lawrence Sanders, Andrew M. Greeley, Joy Fielding, Jill Shalvis. Very diverse list.
This was another great, thought-provoking video. Thank you! I agree when you said your brand can sometimes be guided by the response you receive and how that can steer your presentation of yourself and your content. Good exercise recommendation at the end.
I'm a bit old school. My favorites include Sandra Brown, Janet Oke, Michael Connelly and Dean Koontz, especially the early works of the latter two writers. Each very different genres and styles. But if I had to pick one author I'd like emulate, it would be Janet Evanovich.
J.D. Robb is my favorite modern author (Dickens is my classic one). I've modeled my writing after hers because it fits so well with my outlook on life. My three words are Cynicism, Sarcasm, and Irony. They will get you through life. You guys rock, BTW. I always laugh at your videos.
@@susanbyra3745 Well, I like her Romance books, too. Though I 've read mostly the older ones. But you are so right. She's to famous for comps. Would sound arrogant.
I read about all the agents on your website. There was no mention of any kind that stated they accept WESTERN FICTION NOVELS. My question is; if you do accept westerns, to which agent? Many new authors have no way to find agent's info, so they self-publish on amazon. Is it true that traditional publishing companies will accept books that were self-published?
My three favorite authors are: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Susan Hill and Patrick Rothfuss. Marion Zimmer Bradley because of her brilliant magnam opus The Mists of Avalon. I reread that book every other year or dive into it at random each year for a few days to a few weeks. The form of showing scenes in different POVs is difficult to write as I read her work. I at least I can study it to help me along. Susan Hill, I want to learn to be more decriptive in the movements of her characters. I reread The Woman in Black at least once a year during the autumn season. Or even during Christmas, because it does start out during Christmas in his present time as he remembers the horrors of the house. I love it! Patrick Rothfuss due to the depth he goes into the world. I don't care how long it takes him, I will wait for the third book patiantly as I can.
An author is obsessed over receiving a call that never happens. She doesn't realise that her query emails are all being going to a neighbour who has been sneaking at her life through a hole in the wall. One day she receives a call from JF, but the agent's vision is not just different, it's not for her story. She lies and signs the contract, except the next day her neighbour is found dead and a copy of 'her' accepted MS is blood sodden next to the body.
This is great. I think Holly Black's "Book of Night" is a good example. I really enjoyed it but the voice still felt really YA. Just making the characters older and adding light sex scenes didn't make if *feel* like an adult urban fantasy.
Such an awesome video! Thank you! I was wondering, does BookEnds ever represent these: A novel, paranormal thriller with evil trying to take good, and love of a sister battling said evil? A novella, YA fantasy with an 11 year old girl, a goblin and a witch? Future info quest here 😄
@@BookEndsLiterary AWESOME! As long as I've been writing, I've thought BookEnds will be the first agency I will contact when my books are ready! I love your TH-cam show!!!!
John Steinbeck is my favorite author, hands down. I suppose his brand is in his ability to capture the struggle of everyday Americans during the Great Depression, as well as his ability to showcase all the strengths and flaws of each character. It makes his novels enchanting and relatable, and also makes me feel honored to be a human.
Is there any average number of pages that get added/removed from the manuscript that the author initially queries with, to the manuscript that finally gets published?
My tagline on my socials says "Non-binary author of adult contemporary thrillers, sometimes with a very slightly supernatural bend." That's basically the brand I hope to sell. Though I do have ideas for literary fiction stories as well.
Jennifer L. Armentrout. She has well written attention grabbing books. All ive read so far her books have an element of darkness, romance, and supernatural syfy fantasy
Don Pendleton is the only author I found I can read others put their book down fillers. I have a brand beta reader say I have stuff just as good or better.
I'm one of the people who fights against against author-brand out of fear that it will be artistically-limiting. Doesn't this prevent you from writing different kinds of stories, sometimes radically different, and for various age groups? An actor doesn't only play certain kinds of roles - they want to try something completely new, and take on new challenges. Though many people in Hollywood will tell them to stay away from certain roles because it will hurt them commercially - isn't this kind of the same thing?
"But I'm not that unique!" She cried out. "I just writes!"... Well I write Adult Fantasy for women, mostly. The difficulties start allready at the age thingy. One of my three series is for YA. The other two are for Adults. See the problem? I feel brand is right beyond me at the moment. I struggle to come to grasp with the fact that I need a blog or a website. Lol. And that with my first book being well on the way to become published. I am afraid I'm doing all these things backwards. Is that a brand or mere chaos?
My favorite author is Stephen King for his no nonsense pointing out of the hypocrisy of his characters. Yes, some of it is emotional manipulation but isnt that what a writer tries to do? I strive for honesty in my books. I like to add an element of snark and my best characters usually say things that might not be appropriate for the situation. Searching for a community to join, whether family or like individuals would be the third leg in my triad.
Louise Penny is my favorite. I want to sit in the bistro with a latte and croissant . I’m drawn to her work because the sense of place she creates is so real and I want to be transported. My writing strives to achieve this as well. I also think her work is optimistic about human beings- which is a bit ironic for murder mysteries. But especially these days I don’t want to be submerged in darkness with the hope of light.
Bookends Literary, y'all made me see my person exactly spills over to my writing because both are flowery, imaginative and emotional! Thank you so very much!❤️
Thank you for another great segment. My favorite author would be David Sedaris. He makes me laugh hours after I put down his book. And since I'm currently working on a book about the Swedish way to finding joy, I would have to say Astrid Lindgren. Her writing was simple yet deep, funny, and honest.
Bryan Washington's brand is plain language contemporary centering characters with deep, but unexpressed interiors.
Francesca Lia Block's brand is magically written YA about girls going through the wringer.
Mary Downing Hahn's brand is high-tension middle grade about emotionally neglected girls experiencing the big adventure of their young lives.
The characters that a writer chooses to write about again and again is a big part of an author's brand for me. I like knowing I'm gonna sympathize or relate to every protagonist they throw at me.
I'm starting to write chapter books. My favorite author is Christopher Paul Curtis. He hasn't written in a while, but I love his brand of historical fiction.
I write cozy mysteries. The authors I like to read are Jenn McKinlay, Kate Carlisle, Ellery Adams, Daryl Wood Gerber, Maddie Day, Barbara Ross and Paige Shelton.
The suggestion to pick 3 words to describe self/writing reminds me of the ancient symbol, the Triquetra, which I hold dear to my heart because it reinforces me. My 3 words: lyrical, educational, subtly sentimental. Which are also seen in PB written by Kate Messner and Miranda Paul (my mentor authors/texts)
I currently don't have a favorite author, but at one point it was Douglas Adams, so his brand:
1. Clever
2. Funny
3. Fast
My writing style:
1. Imaginative
2. Deadpan
3. Fast
I'm always asked who my favourite writer is and I honestly can't answer that question. I have learned about many new-to-me authors over the last couple of years and have read a lot of books I enjoy. I lean towards 4 or 5 different genres. I can't possibly pick a favourite. Books of authors I have collected over the years and refuse to get rid of vary... Sue Grafton, Ed McBain, Lawrence Sanders, Andrew M. Greeley, Joy Fielding, Jill Shalvis. Very diverse list.
This was another great, thought-provoking video. Thank you! I agree when you said your brand can sometimes be guided by the response you receive and how that can steer your presentation of yourself and your content. Good exercise recommendation at the end.
Alice Hoffman is a favorite. My first was Practical Magic and I fell in love with her stories and writing.
Lyrical
Magical Realism
Historical
The examples are so on point!
I'm a bit old school. My favorites include Sandra Brown, Janet Oke, Michael Connelly and Dean Koontz, especially the early works of the latter two writers. Each very different genres and styles. But if I had to pick one author I'd like emulate, it would be Janet Evanovich.
J.D. Robb is my favorite modern author (Dickens is my classic one). I've modeled my writing after hers because it fits so well with my outlook on life. My three words are Cynicism, Sarcasm, and Irony. They will get you through life. You guys rock, BTW. I always laugh at your videos.
Hi friend! I just love J. D. Robb, too. Lamantably my voice is so different.
But a great video. True.
@@brigittegerlach well, I'm actually closer to her real persona Nora Roberts, but can't use her for comps - she's too popular LOL
@@susanbyra3745 Well, I like her Romance books, too. Though I 've read mostly the older ones. But you are so right. She's to famous for comps. Would sound arrogant.
Sarah. J. Maas and Alex Lake are my favorite authors at the moment.
I read about all the agents on your website. There was no mention of any kind that stated they accept WESTERN FICTION NOVELS. My question is; if you do accept westerns, to which agent? Many new authors have no way to find agent's info, so they self-publish on amazon. Is it true that traditional publishing companies will accept books that were self-published?
My three favorite authors are: Marion Zimmer Bradley, Susan Hill and Patrick Rothfuss.
Marion Zimmer Bradley because of her brilliant magnam opus The Mists of Avalon. I reread that book every other year or dive into it at random each year for a few days to a few weeks. The form of showing scenes in different POVs is difficult to write as I read her work. I at least I can study it to help me along.
Susan Hill, I want to learn to be more decriptive in the movements of her characters. I reread The Woman in Black at least once a year during the autumn season. Or even during Christmas, because it does start out during Christmas in his present time as he remembers the horrors of the house. I love it!
Patrick Rothfuss due to the depth he goes into the world. I don't care how long it takes him, I will wait for the third book patiantly as I can.
Marion Zimmer Bradley is a child abuser, fyi. Careful singing her praises 🤷
An author is obsessed over receiving a call that never happens. She doesn't realise that her query emails are all being going to a neighbour who has been sneaking at her life through a hole in the wall. One day she receives a call from JF, but the agent's vision is not just different, it's not for her story. She lies and signs the contract, except the next day her neighbour is found dead and a copy of 'her' accepted MS is blood sodden next to the body.
I have several favorite authors but they all write literary SFF. I write SFF with cli-fi and womens fiction crossover. I also write poetry
This is great. I think Holly Black's "Book of Night" is a good example. I really enjoyed it but the voice still felt really YA. Just making the characters older and adding light sex scenes didn't make if *feel* like an adult urban fantasy.
Such an awesome video! Thank you! I was wondering, does BookEnds ever represent these: A novel, paranormal thriller with evil trying to take good, and love of a sister battling said evil? A novella, YA fantasy with an 11 year old girl, a goblin and a witch? Future info quest here 😄
Hi! You can always find out what our agents are interested in representing on our website! Some agents might be interested in those ideas!
@@BookEndsLiterary AWESOME! As long as I've been writing, I've thought BookEnds will be the first agency I will contact when my books are ready! I love your TH-cam show!!!!
John Steinbeck is my favorite author, hands down. I suppose his brand is in his ability to capture the struggle of everyday Americans during the Great Depression, as well as his ability to showcase all the strengths and flaws of each character. It makes his novels enchanting and relatable, and also makes me feel honored to be a human.
Is there any average number of pages that get added/removed from the manuscript that the author initially queries with, to the manuscript that finally gets published?
No, I think it will differ greatly depending on the story and writer!
My tagline on my socials says "Non-binary author of adult contemporary thrillers, sometimes with a very slightly supernatural bend." That's basically the brand I hope to sell. Though I do have ideas for literary fiction stories as well.
Jennifer L. Armentrout. She has well written attention grabbing books. All ive read so far her books have an element of darkness, romance, and supernatural syfy fantasy
Don Pendleton is the only author I found I can read others put their book down fillers. I have a brand beta reader say I have stuff just as good or better.
I'm one of the people who fights against against author-brand out of fear that it will be artistically-limiting. Doesn't this prevent you from writing different kinds of stories, sometimes radically different, and for various age groups? An actor doesn't only play certain kinds of roles - they want to try something completely new, and take on new challenges. Though many people in Hollywood will tell them to stay away from certain roles because it will hurt them commercially - isn't this kind of the same thing?
"But I'm not that unique!" She cried out. "I just writes!"... Well I write Adult Fantasy for women, mostly. The difficulties start allready at the age thingy. One of my three series is for YA. The other two are for Adults. See the problem? I feel brand is right beyond me at the moment. I struggle to come to grasp with the fact that I need a blog or a website. Lol. And that with my first book being well on the way to become published. I am afraid I'm doing all these things backwards. Is that a brand or mere chaos?
My favorite author is Stephen King for his no nonsense pointing out of the hypocrisy of his characters. Yes, some of it is emotional manipulation but isnt that what a writer tries to do? I strive for honesty in my books.
I like to add an element of snark and my best characters usually say things that might not be appropriate for the situation.
Searching for a community to join, whether family or like individuals would be the third leg in my triad.
So what were your three words, when you started the channel?
Do a video talking about how woke ideology has hijacked publishing.