tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post6905821880701656864..comments2024-03-28T03:17:14.472-04:00Comments on Editorial Anonymous: Agents: the Mousetrap (Ahem, I mean Prize) at the Bottom of the BoxEditorial Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06294247222893767117noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-18213319620357856472015-08-29T00:32:00.720-04:002015-08-29T00:32:00.720-04:00I say many thanks to the father of the website adm...I say many thanks to the father of the website admin I read this, because at this website I know a lot of information information that I did not know before his<br /><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/30C184" rel="nofollow">Obat TBC Ekstra Paru</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/Jx8izM" rel="nofollow">Aerobik Baik Bagi Penderita Diabetes</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/qGvQ4W" rel="nofollow">Cara Menghilangkan Pendarahan Pasca Persalinan</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/vFay4V" rel="nofollow">Bahaya Wasir Saat Hamil</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662470317178308758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-20500008724877272962007-11-10T11:47:00.000-05:002007-11-10T11:47:00.000-05:00I know writers, too, who use a literary lawyer and...I know writers, too, who use a literary lawyer and the per-hour fee is a lot less than the 15%. However, these people are bigger names (one reason the per-hour fee is in their favor) and don't have the problem of getting their foot in the door at a pub to begin with. More and more houses of good repute require agented mss., those who don't soon will because everybody and their Uncle Mike is subbing to them, and a lit lawyer or Writer's Guild isn't going to help you then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-86007181041956979102007-11-10T09:21:00.000-05:002007-11-10T09:21:00.000-05:00Why not query the agent with another book? I would...Why not query the agent with another book? I would want an agent to sell my book. <BR/><BR/>After all, who sold your ms (if and when you sell it)? YOU DID. Not the agent. And if EA is right about how much of an advance is pre-determined, and little room for negotiation for the agent, that says a lot to me. Never thought of it that way before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-1127769055557483652007-11-10T04:27:00.000-05:002007-11-10T04:27:00.000-05:00If you take a look at Kristen Nelson's blog, she h...If you take a look at Kristen Nelson's blog, she has a series of 'agenting 101' posts on how to manage a publishing offer if you are unagented.<BR/><BR/>http://www.pubrants.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>(sorry don't know how to do the link thing) <BR/><BR/>Good luck and well done on getting this far. I hope it works out for you!Welshcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11345530288844655569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-37120000157999106292007-11-09T16:17:00.000-05:002007-11-09T16:17:00.000-05:00How would a literary attorney help you with sellin...How would a literary attorney help you with selling any rights your book/illos may have? That is if your book were to have some, or you thought it might.<BR/><BR/>I'm just curious. Anyone know?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-37561565803849471812007-11-09T13:40:00.000-05:002007-11-09T13:40:00.000-05:00Also, if you get a book contract you can join the ...Also, if you get a book contract you can join the Author's Guild for 90.00 and they have a contract attorney who will review the contract for you and give you advice.<BR/><BR/>I have an agent and I'm glad I do. But, there is no harm in waiting for the next book to get an agent. If this one does well you'll still be able to sign with an agent, they are interested in writers whose books do well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-78729902878892310482007-11-09T11:59:00.000-05:002007-11-09T11:59:00.000-05:00And don't forget that if you do receive and offer ...And don't forget that if you do receive and offer from the editor and have not found, or are unable to sign with an agent, there are very nice and reasonably priced attorneys out there who MOSTLY do contracts for authors and illustrators of children's books. Check with SCBWI.<BR/><BR/>I have used one myself for several of my book deals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-44253916339283206892007-11-09T11:57:00.000-05:002007-11-09T11:57:00.000-05:00I'll second the advice of krw3b ... you can even f...I'll second the advice of krw3b ... you can even find literary attorneys who specialize in children's books (SCBWI probably has some names). The choice is so often presented as get an agent or go it alone. It doesn't need to be so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-13594487180907820802007-11-09T11:45:00.000-05:002007-11-09T11:45:00.000-05:00I think the agent question depends on how you see ...I think the agent question depends on how you see your career progressing. If you've written this one great book, but don't plan to write any more, then I think you can wing it. If, however, you plan to write scads more fabulous novels, then a GOOD agent who can guide and further your career is invaluable.CJ Omololuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691702701853775480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-29842716508500122082007-11-09T11:05:00.000-05:002007-11-09T11:05:00.000-05:00I happened on your blog using the Next Blog button...I happened on your blog using the Next Blog button. I'm not a children's writer, editor, illustrator, agent etc., so the fact that I stopped and started to read the rest of the posts came as a bit of a surprise to me. Thanks for sharing a view into a world most people never get to see. <BR/><BR/>My blog is completely unrelated to your topic but if you're curious here's the link, <A HREF="http://theoogaboogalife.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">The Ooga Booga LIfe</A>Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10840369361419154738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7986595816238301046.post-79024668573254944532007-11-09T11:04:00.000-05:002007-11-09T11:04:00.000-05:00I have a couple of friends who contacted a literar...I have a couple of friends who contacted a literary lawyer once they'd been presented with an offer from a publisher.<BR/><BR/>Is that any more irritating to editors than bringing in an agent? Less irritating? Irrelevant? Are the negotiations any different?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com