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Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Yes, sometimes agents drive agents crazy!
Poaching occurs when an agent knows an author is represented by another agent and attempts to “steal” that client …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
How to Kill Your Agent Relationship without Really TryingRead More
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 …
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 …
Dream Team Conquers Problem: Author and Agent Working TogetherRead More
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 …
