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What Drives an Agent Crazy? Poaching

August 20, 2017 //  by Janet Grant//  40 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Yes, sometimes agents drive agents crazy!

A perennial problem among agents is a practice called poaching.

Poaching occurs when an agent knows an author is represented by another agent and attempts to “steal” that client …

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Does Your Agent Have to Love Your Book?

May 2, 2017 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  13 Comments

Blogger: Rachelle Gardner

Are agents only looking for books that personally interest them? And if you have an agent, is it important that your agent loves every book you write?

These are some things I’ve heard authors discussing, so I’ll …

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You, Your Agent, and Your Publisher

August 18, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  22 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

“You have an offer for a publishing contract.” I don’t think those words from your agent will ever cease to thrill an author, whether you are multi-published or this is your debut. Being prepared for what comes …

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Test Your Observation Skills

February 19, 2015 //  by Mary Keeley//  17 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

We make assumptions all the time. Writers sometimes jump to conclusions about their audience. Or about an inference from an agent or editor. Agents sometimes have a false hunch about a potential client. Test your observation skills …

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When it seems like your agent is ignoring you…

May 3, 2013 //  by Rachel Kent//  34 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

I won’t claim this for every agent, but I know that Books & Such agents try very hard to communicate well with our clients and to respond to emails in an efficient way. We care deeply about …

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Qualities Agents Look for in Clients

May 16, 2012 //  by Rachel Kent//  71 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

When I decide to offer representation to an author, many factors go into making that decision, but the author’s personality is a huge part of it. I want to work with someone who will be a good …

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How to Kill Your Agent Relationship without Really Trying

April 22, 2012 //  by Janet Grant//  60 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

When an author and an agent agree to work together as a team, neither party envisions the relationship ever ending. But sometimes the dynamic just isn’t working for either or both individuals.

Here are a few …

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Who Shapes the Proposal–the Author or the Agent?

September 9, 2011 //  by Janet Grant//  22 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa  Rosa, Calif.

Yesterday I wrote about a client who engaged in magical thinking when it came to creating a proposal. She thought she could dash off some vaguely formed …

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Dream Team Conquers Problem: Author and Agent Working Together

September 7, 2011 //  by Janet Grant//  14 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

In my last post, I wrote about a time one of my clients assumed the role of “bad client.” Today I want to commend one of my …

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Are Agents Prima Donnas?

September 5, 2011 //  by Janet Grant//  24 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

As I read agents’ blogs, tweets and Facebook comments, I’ve been wondering if  we’re a bunch of prima donnas. You might have noticed that we’ll often utter …

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