tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2452904747784996660.post4543676948546954145..comments2024-03-08T02:29:59.593-08:00Comments on Gems of Romantic Fiction: Footloose and Agent-freeResplendence Publishinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05298027316855126324noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2452904747784996660.post-56157418690498739862009-10-06T08:20:50.711-07:002009-10-06T08:20:50.711-07:00From what I'm hearing, finding that "perf...From what I'm hearing, finding that "perfect fit" with an agent is tough. When it works, though, I understand that the relationship can be great. <br />It felt strange to not be sending out my own manuscripts while I had an agent, but having more time to write was terrific. There are clearly advantages of both having an agent and being "single." <br />And Glynis: In the future if I have a list of agent questions next to my phone, it will include "Will you agree to only represent some of my manuscripts, instead of all?" This is important because my former agent represented all of my work, but she had only read one of the manuscripts when we signed the contract. When I sent her the other stuff (that spanned multiple genres for both kids and adults), I suspect that she wasn't crazy about them but was too polite to say so. I wished I had kept the right to submit that other stuff on my own, while she worked on the manuscript she liked.Kimberly Garlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18255400525218659260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2452904747784996660.post-61738140258384841052009-10-06T08:04:50.461-07:002009-10-06T08:04:50.461-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kimberly Garlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18255400525218659260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2452904747784996660.post-7428274164905248562009-10-05T16:26:27.223-07:002009-10-05T16:26:27.223-07:00As flattering as "that call" may be, New...As flattering as "that call" may be, New York isn't ready for my books. I write out of their box, which I'm finding the readers and genius e-publishers LOVE.<br />So I think I'll hang on to my 15%, thank ya kindly!<br />:)<br />G.Genella deGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13129942813842907408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2452904747784996660.post-60529031365743933272009-10-05T10:12:12.784-07:002009-10-05T10:12:12.784-07:00I think I will be looking for an agent in the new ...I think I will be looking for an agent in the new year. I wonder what sort of questions I will have/should have on my list. I am definately having a list after reading your post, thanks.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2452904747784996660.post-9054272827174328852009-10-05T06:46:44.413-07:002009-10-05T06:46:44.413-07:00I understand completely. I split with my agent abo...I understand completely. I split with my agent about 6 months ago, although it was a mutual parting of the ways. I did do my homework before signing, and we did have several long chats, and I think she worked to get my manuscript out there. Her focus seemed to change over time, though, and breaking things off seemed the best way to go.<br /><br />Sometimes, even what starts out 'right' ends up being not-so-right. And sometimes, it's nobody's 'fault.'Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.com