Literary agent, @ThebksAgency /@midaspr Cycling publisher @pursuitbooks @BookPitchDoctor coach. Founder @SpareRoomProj. Lino printer. Dad of 2. Feminist. He/Him
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James Spackman retweeted
25 Oct 2024
Why passion for a book will only get you so far ...
My latest Book Pitch Doctor's surgery is all about having an argument.
mailchi.mp/d89b608226e2/the-…
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James Spackman retweeted
23 Oct 2024
There's still time to enter the #BMSAwards - submit your campaign here: bookmarketingsociety.co.uk/b…
Please do email us if you need an extension:
bookmarketingsociety.co.uk/c…
21 Oct 2024
The #BMSAwards deadline is approaching. Don't forget to enter your Q3 (July to September) campaigns by this Thursday 24 October!
bookmarketingsociety.co.uk/b…
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22 Oct 2024
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✨Big Pigeon News!✨
SO happy to share that I am now represented by James Spackman (@blackpooltower) of the BKS Agency!
My upcoming YA graphic novel is in the works - contact James with any enquiries related to that project ✏️
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James Spackman retweeted
18 Oct 2024
What this vampire has to do with pitching novels and why 'Ronseal' goes on the Banned List. It's The Book Pitch Doctor's Surgery #5: 'why is pitching fiction so hard?'
Link here: mailchi.mp/f147fa426767/the-…
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James Spackman retweeted
14 Oct 2024
Prof. Brian Cox has changed up his vocal delivery pretty dramatically and it works a treat. More authority, less starry-eyes wonder. Like it.
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James Spackman retweeted
11 Oct 2024
It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth is getting a fifth reprint! Amazing! Remember, all profits until the end of the year will be donated to mental health charities in memory of my brother James 🩵
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James Spackman retweeted
11 Oct 2024
'Should I ask questions when I pitch?' A pre-Frankfurt special edition of The Book Pitch Doctor's Surgery.
(Also addresses the question: 'have we had enough "love letters to ..." in books' Spoiler: yes)
Newsletter here: mailchi.mp/674642659afd/the-…
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James Spackman retweeted
7 Oct 2024
👣 Adventurer Elise Wortley @altitudewoman is following in the footsteps of forgotten female explorers… all whilst wearing the same, historically accurate clothing.
She tells @BBCNuala all about her mission ⬇️ 📻
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James Spackman retweeted
4 Oct 2024
Should we talk more like Mike?
This week's Book Pitch Doctor's Surgery is all about what to do if you talk too fast when you're nervous. Link here: mailchi.mp/11f51c8c892a/the-…
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James Spackman retweeted
1 Oct 2024
Win books for LIFE!
This is not a drill. We are VERY excited to launch the #GoldenBookmark competition. Enter to win a £250 gift card every year, supporting independent bookshops. Plus, refer your friends for extra entries. Good luck! bit.ly/goldenbookmark24
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James Spackman retweeted
1 Oct 2024
Excellent workshop at @HarperCollins yesterday on Advance Information sheet copywriting - quote of the day was @JoRoseSings "you know a good line - it's like when you try on some new clothes and want to dance" 🪩
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1 Oct 2024
Loved doing this and could have talked to that lot for another couple of hours, easy :)
30 Sep 2024
Up next we have a panel asking how we can keep the momentum going on the popularity of graphic novels, joining us are @KarrieFransman, @RuthMKnowles @RamzeeRawkz and James Spackman 🎨
See the thread below for insights from this session at #KidsConf 👇
ALT Images of James, Karrie, Ramzee and Ruth on a yellow background with a blue squiggle behind them. The KidsConf logo is in the top left corner and in white text reads: panel spreading the graphic revolution, James Spackman agent & coach The bks Agency & The Book Pitch Doctor, Karrie Fransman comic creator, Ramzee writer & illustrator, Ruth Knowles publishing director Puffin
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James Spackman retweeted
30 Sep 2024
New album EVOLVE now available to pre-order on digital and vinyl at Bandcamp.
halinarice.bandcamp.com/albu…
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James Spackman retweeted
26 Sep 2024
This is fascinating from @byagoda in the @guardian on US adoption of British speech - I had no idea 'bit' was a Britishism ... theguardian.com/science/2024…
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24 Sep 2024
Question for a friend: does anyone know a good place to eat in Porto?
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James Spackman retweeted
24 Sep 2024
Me and @EvieKingWrites in Conway Hall on the 10th of October. Come!
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24 Sep 2024
Whoop! Congrats Zaahida :)
24 Sep 2024
Really excited to be one of 2024s #PeopleOfPublishing! Love that this initiative is spotlighting Amazing people doing Great work. Very honoured that I’ve been selected as one of them 🙏🏾
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James Spackman retweeted
24 Sep 2024
5x15 at the Tabernacle was good last night. Interesting from a presentation pov too. Jay Rayner talking fluently without notes or lectern, with well-choreographed slides ... but with an eager energy which felt a bit needy.
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James Spackman retweeted
23 Sep 2024
Any former KTO-ers out there who can help? | Looking for the Lost: Tracking down Kansai Time Out's missing issues osaka.com/culture/looking-fo…
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James Spackman retweeted
20 Sep 2024
Where did it all go wrong for Roman Roy at his dad's funeral? Was it a maelstrom of repressed emotion? Or did he just use the wrong script format?
The Book Pitch Doctor's Surgery email #2 asks the question 'should I pitch from a script?'. Link here: mailchi.mp/f8ad6178adca/the-…
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