So, here's an agent-related question you've probably heard a million times before: what does a good agent do?
I know all the major, obvious stuff, but in terms of supporting you with projects, offering feedback and generally staying in touch, what would you expect from a good agent?
Brilliantly said I think. So far I have no idea whether Ia m publishable or not. Two novels a year and interest in all lengths and a never ending list of ideas [yeah, the truth, I don't call my blog writing chaos for nothing] says I have a great shot, but until I get edits done [I prefer dancing in a mine field] I can't truly say. I think I will probably wait until I am like 22 or 23 or something, but the idiot in me might decide to rush things and see whether my style isn't mature enough [crappy thing when you are a young writer, "timing" they say "not to early" as well].
Either you believe you're publishable or you don't.
Word. Fucking word, dude.
I would like to add to this - research your agents. If you are thinking, Gee, they haven't sold a lot in my genre lately/this year/ever, DON'T FUCKING QUERY THEM. Very simple. This agent may be totally awesome for say, non fiction, but just because they take on a fiction project does not mean they have the connections to move it.
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Cari Quinn
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I know all the major, obvious stuff, but in terms of supporting you with projects, offering feedback and generally staying in touch, what would you expect from a good agent?
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Word. Fucking word, dude.
I would like to add to this - research your agents. If you are thinking, Gee, they haven't sold a lot in my genre lately/this year/ever, DON'T FUCKING QUERY THEM. Very simple. This agent may be totally awesome for say, non fiction, but just because they take on a fiction project does not mean they have the connections to move it.
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You inspired me to try to query my "dream agent"
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