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Agent Representation

Should I or Shouldn’t I? Balancing Patience and Proactivity When Contacting a Literary Agent

June 30, 2021 //  by Barb Roose//  25 Comments

When is an agent going to get back to me on this?

I’m wrapping up a series of writers conferences from this spring so I have dozens of hopeful clients who’ve sent in follow-up requests. They are waiting for me …

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Why the Agent Did Not Say Yes

October 20, 2019 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  8 Comments

blogger: Cynthia Ruchti

An agent says no. A writer is left wondering why unless the agent has the time and inclination to give a brief–or even more rarely, a lengthier–explanation why the answer wasn’t “Yes! I’d love to represent you!”…

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Offering Representation—One Story

November 27, 2012 //  by Wendy Lawton//  147 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Last week I picked up the phone and made an offer of representation to an author. I won’t tell you who it is because she is a regular member of our blog community, and it’s up to …

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What Does It Mean When an Agent Asks to Represent Me?

August 12, 2011 //  by Wendy Lawton//  22 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, CA

Disclaimer: These observations are based largely on my own practices and those I’ve observed from the many agents I know and admire. But each agent is different (just like

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