tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post3881587631520209808..comments2024-02-15T01:23:10.272-08:00Comments on Staring Out the Window: You Really Gotta Know the Agent by Lorca DamonKelly Stone Gamblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05580080443113053144noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post-2704570571907378172012-07-10T12:14:11.875-07:002012-07-10T12:14:11.875-07:00You know, I go back and forth on this issue. I'...You know, I go back and forth on this issue. I've been very careful about who I've queried on my novel, making sure to read interviews and craft pleasant communications. I should be able to expect the same from an agent. Yes, they receive a billion emails per day, but they are human, and I am human, and we should each put in the effort to communicate professionally.<br /><br />That sounds tough, I know. But the reality is: I don't want to work with someone who does not think the same way. We will not get along. I recently had an agent contact ME via twitter, and after reading and gushing, and even asking me to keep on her, she has gone radio silent. I am left wondering how long is too long to chase after her. I am left wondering why on earth she sought me out when she doesn't rep my genre.<br /><br />Publishing is a tough industry. Timelines are both slow and explosive. What I have learned through my experience is that spending energy on communications that will not benefit your work is a waste of time, and you should examine everyone carefully before you work with them. But I will always, no matter what, be professional and courteous in my emails--and never leave someone hanging.Melanie Conklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593672562888738055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post-91284872555522552742012-07-01T12:04:19.199-07:002012-07-01T12:04:19.199-07:00Sorry, Lorca. You'll get the right agent. Your...Sorry, Lorca. You'll get the right agent. Your perseverance is key. I love your writing and adore your humor too.JustinBoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671355465765146133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post-53379487281054687422012-06-26T21:12:11.675-07:002012-06-26T21:12:11.675-07:00Grrrreat post! Thanks.Grrrreat post! Thanks.Julia Rachel Barretthttp://juliarachelbarrett.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post-67756652331214228562012-06-26T17:38:10.473-07:002012-06-26T17:38:10.473-07:00Great reminder. Thanks for this post ladies.Great reminder. Thanks for this post ladies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post-44303915250228819652012-06-26T17:09:09.793-07:002012-06-26T17:09:09.793-07:00And thus the reason for always, ALWAYS, checking a...And thus the reason for always, ALWAYS, checking an agent's website before querying! It is very important to make sure the agent is in your space first. thanks for this timely reminder, Lorca - I'm hoping to start querying by year end.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436989031700445050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post-75170834573775478732012-06-26T16:37:36.118-07:002012-06-26T16:37:36.118-07:00Any time. :)Any time. :)Kelly Stone Gamblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05580080443113053144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post-54302880179333041972012-06-26T14:57:42.653-07:002012-06-26T14:57:42.653-07:00Sure, but it shouldn't have taken her months t...Sure, but it shouldn't have taken her months to tell you she wasn't right for your book. She had to have known right from the start that you two weren't a good fit. She wasted your time. I think you're being too easy on this agent.MaryAnnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post-66227594865059710532012-06-26T13:52:28.877-07:002012-06-26T13:52:28.877-07:00It's always good to get a refresher course on ...It's always good to get a refresher course on the "honesty is the best policy" thing. Thanks.rwwgreenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256634291144393792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post-31704752249517943272012-06-26T13:43:41.174-07:002012-06-26T13:43:41.174-07:00fantastic, as always, lorca makes me laugh out lo...fantastic, as always, lorca makes me laugh out loud, thanks for the postAndy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16353341393079842957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878441230093247945.post-57534392815492402872012-06-26T13:43:12.794-07:002012-06-26T13:43:12.794-07:00Thanks for letting me vent! It was a blast!Thanks for letting me vent! It was a blast!Lorca Damonhttp://lorcadamon.comnoreply@blogger.com