| 8:00 pm |
kidlitchat: |
TOPIC: All about agents! How to research them, what to send them… and should you get one? #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
gregpincus: |
TOPIC: All about agents! How to research them, what to send them… and should you get one? #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
elanaroth: |
@bonnieadamson Shouldn’t it always be? #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
TOPIC: All about agents! How to research them, what to send them… and should you get one? #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
jeanie_w: |
Hello @mgbuehrlen @peg366 @bonnieadamson @elanaroth @skodobah @gwenhayes@EgmontUSA @gregpincus #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
amyknichols: |
Hey, everyone.  #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
laurielyoung: |
Hi all, happy Tuesday! #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
gregpincus: |
@elanaroth I think this is a “good” topic for you #kidlitchat |
| 8:00 pm |
paulgreci: |
Ready for #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
skodobah: |
@jeanie_w Good evening!!!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
SuePinto: |
RT @bonnieadamson: @EgmontUSA You DO know its only Tuesday? That’s the bad news; the good news; the good news, chat commence #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@jeanie_w Hi there! #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
elizaosborn: |
RT @BonnieAdamson: TOPIC: All about agents! How to research them, what to send them… and should you get one? #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
hi all. have not cleaned the apt. but here I am #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
skodobah: |
Ooooh, good topic. #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
skodobah: |
RT @bonnieadamson: TOPIC: All about agents! How to research them, what to send them… and should you get one? #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@bonnieadamson I found prededitors/editors and agentquery the most helpful in finding one. #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
gwenhayes: |
I am totally pro-agent. Yes, yes a million times yes. #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
peg366: |
@bonnieadamson Great topic. #kidlitchat |
| 8:01 pm |
jennymckmoss: |
Hi all! #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
onbeyondwords: |
Hi everyone #kidlitchat – great topic |
| 8:02 pm |
jimhill: |
OK, class is over. Hope to catch the back half of #kidlitchat when I get home. I know there’s an agent out there for me… |
| 8:02 pm |
skodobah: |
@mgbuehrlen Hey there! #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
elanaroth: |
If you aren’t pro-agent, you should change your mind. #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
Hey, everyone–before we get down to it–IT’S GREG’S BIRTHDAY!!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
skodobah: |
A must-have. #kidlitchat |
| 8:02 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
obviously I think you should get an agent #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
skodobah: |
Querytracker was good, as was Agent Query. #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
johannaharness: |
#kidlitchat is now everyone! And I remembered. Yay me. |
| 8:03 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@bonnieadamson Depends on author, but my answer is yes on getting one, they take care of business. #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
skodobah: |
There is no way I could go through the wrangling without an agent. #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
Umm . . . get an agent. #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
jennymckmoss: |
I’m v glad to have an agent, couldn’t have done it w/o her. #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
skodobah: |
… let alone get a publisher to look at my work. Agents work their butts off. #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
amyknichols: |
Happy Birthday, Greg!! ? #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@skodobah Hi! I’m supposed to be editing… but I’m sneaking in for a bit. Shhhh don’t tell my characters. #kidlitchat |
| 8:03 pm |
DDHearn: |
Here’s the link to #kidlitchat via tweetchat. It will start at 9pm. http://j.mp/7b6CY5 |
| 8:04 pm |
adamselzer: |
Yes. You need an agent. Do you know what an elevator is? Know a GOOD one? Or how to get a better one w/o bugginh editors? #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
laurielyoung: |
Happy Birthday Greg! It’s so nice that you are spending it with us! #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
peg366: |
RT @bonnieadamson: Hey, everyone–before we get down to it–ITS GREGS BIRTHDAY!!!!H B-day #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
gwenhayes: |
And you should send them….what they ask for #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
jennymckmoss: |
@RebeccAgent #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
sarahockler: |
I couldn’t have done it w/o my agent. Def. recommend getting one! #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
skodobah: |
@mgbuehrlen Take away your characters’ eyes for the night. They will never know. #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
jennymckmoss: |
Happy Birthday, Greg! #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
littlefluffycat: |
@gregpincus woo-hoo, happy birthday, Greg! #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
skodobah: |
Happy day, Greg! #kidlitchat |
| 8:04 pm |
jeanie_w: |
@gregpincus Happy birthday! #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
Brent_Watson41: |
Happy Birthday, Greg #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
RT @EgmontUSA: Umm . . . get an agent. << Okie dokie! #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
earth_mommy: |
RT @jennymckmoss Happy Birthday, Greg! #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
onbeyondwords: |
#kidlitchat Happy birthday Greg! |
| 8:05 pm |
gregpincus: |
Awww, thank you all. I think I even heard singing…. #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@skodobah They work many hours when there may be little or no pay-off. #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
sarahockler: |
Target & research agents: http://agentquery.com, author acks in books, Google. Always do ur homework on potential agents! #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
sharifwrites: |
happy b-day Greg #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
Happy Birthday, Greg. Happy to answer any questions, all. #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
cheriwilliams: |
Happy Birthday @gregpincus! #kidlitchat |
| 8:05 pm |
CynthiaCWillis: |
Happy Birthday, Greg!!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
MyraMcEntire: |
Hi all! #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
PatEsden: |
Happy Birthday, Greg #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@skodobah I think they’d get me back somehow if I did that… #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
jeanie_w: |
@gwenhayes has a publishing contract!!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
Shelltex: |
Hope it’s been a good one, Greg. #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@gregpincus That was me–singing. #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
skodobah: |
Your agent is the end-all, be-all. You need their expertise and insight into which houses to submit to. #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
Happy Birthday Greg! #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
(because if you don’t keep asking me questions, I’ll have no excuse not to clean apt) #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
amyknichols: |
What would be the reason NOT to get an agent? *confused* #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
elanaroth: |
Agentquery is great. But always defer to an agency website. You’d be surprised how much I get that doesn’t get it right. #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
skodobah: |
@sharifwrites My agent is up all night… frequently. #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
johannaharness: |
I really like the Query Tracker reports in the paid version. Great information. #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
skodobah: |
@mgbuehrlen Tell them you’ll buy them a 12-pack. They’ll be okay then. #kidlitchat |
| 8:06 pm |
dlschubert: |
I’m newly agented and couldn’t be more thrilled. Together, my agent & I are working on making my ms be the best it can be. #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
adamselzer: |
Er, I meant escalotor. See why one needs an agent? #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
earth_mommy: |
RT @kidlitchat TOPIC: All about agents! How to research them, what to send them… and should you get one? #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
I’ve been hearing lots of happy agent news lately–end of the year rush? #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
DDHearn: |
Happy birthday, Greg. This is a great topic. #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
SaraLewisHolmes: |
Who has the cake for Greg? #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
QueenbeeTF: |
what’s recommended for finding an agent for you?search the net?Pick up one of those books with lists of agents & what they want? #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
skodobah: |
@elanaroth Absolutely right. The agency website should come first. #kidlitchat |
| 8:07 pm |
PaginadaCultura: |
RT @elanaroth: If you aren’t pro-agent, you should change your mind. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@RebeccAgent What kind of “package” should you have ready before querying? (Besides ms., of course) #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
dlschubert: |
Happy Birthday @gregpinus ! Mine’s this Friday.  #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
@adamselzer It’s ok. That’s what an agent/editor is for. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
DDHearn: |
Question. How many clients should an agent have? This would include picture book authors as well. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
gregpincus: |
@amyknichols I think the reason people don’t want an agent is that they take a percentage. Good agents, of course, earn the %age #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
skodobah: |
@adamselzer I prefer escalators to elevators. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
jeannevb: |
RT @elanaroth: Agentquery is great but always defer to agency website. U’d be surprised how much I get that doesn’t get it right #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@skodobah Haha! Man… Wouldn’t it be cool to sit down and have a drink w/ ur mc’s? Hmm… Or really scary. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
sybir: |
@dlschubert that is WONDERFUL! Dance around in joy I’m sure it was hard work getting there! #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
sarahockler: |
RT @elanaroth: Agentquery is great. But always defer to agency website… <- Yes! AQ good starting point, then agency site etc. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
jennymckmoss: |
Researched agents – had 2 spreadsheets: 1st one, info abt potential agents (lots & lots), particlr for my ms; 2nd, sub hist 4 ms #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
EKokie: |
Happy Birthday Greg! In addition to agentquery &querytracker, AbsoluteWrite forums have a great beware&background check forum. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
rj_anderson: |
Pre-pub I used to balk at the idea of paying an agent 15% of whatever I made, but now I know a good agent is MORE THAN WORTH IT. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
adamselzer: |
Doh – escalator. I WILL spell properly. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
the only info to trust completely = interview with agents, their website, and their page on PublishersMarketplace #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
ecc1977: |
Hey, y’all: @elanaroth is giving out good tips to authors seeking agents under the hashtag #kidlitchat(applicable to all authors, I think) |
| 8:08 pm |
elanaroth: |
@DDHearn As many as they feel they can responsibly handle. #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
and don’t read into what’s not there #kidlitchat |
| 8:08 pm |
PattyJMurphy: |
Hey, everyone…Happy Birthday, Greg:) #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@johannaharness Really? What do you get with the paid version? #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
lioncaller: |
@bonnieadamson Maybe it’s just that they got their inboxes cleaned out, a la @collenlindsay.  #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
tehawesomersace: |
Hey all, are agents the topic tonight? #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
MatthewQuick21: |
My agent made me into a YA writer. He was the one who suggested I begin writing YA after I sold my adult market manu. #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
skodobah: |
During my agent research phase, I checked Querytracker, and then the agent’s website. Double check everything before sending. #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
RT @RebeccAgent: the only info to trust = interview with agents, their website, and their page on PublishersMarketplace #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
RT @rj_anderson: Pre-pub I used to balk at the idea of paying an agent 15%, but a good agent is MORE THAN WORTH IT. #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
sarahockler: |
Searching for agents & agent-y tips on tonight’s #kidlitchat! |
| 8:09 pm |
skodobah: |
@adamselzer You need a copy editor, too! LOL! Just kidding. It’s been a long day. #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
jeanie_w: |
RT @RebeccAgent: the only info to trust completely = interview with agents, their website, their page on PublishersMarketplace #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
dlschubert: |
RE: Agent percentage – I’m more than happy to pay my agent for her eventual sale. I can’t imagine anyone feeling otherwise. #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
rj_anderson: |
A good agent doesn’t just sell your ms., they advise you, support you, protect your interests and mediate btw you & your editor. #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
DDHearn: |
Another question. Does a literary agent charge a higher commission for author/artist instead of just author? #kidlitchat |
| 8:09 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@bonnieadamson depends what you are submitting #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
paulgreci: |
I am very happy to have an agent. She has keys to doors that I do not have. Doors that I want to go thru. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
amyknichols: |
@gregpincus But people without an agent wallow in slush piles and have zero-to-no chance of making any money. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
LaFabuliste: |
Question for experienced editors– Any tips for good flap copy you want to share? #kidlitchat#kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
sarahockler: |
@MatthewQuick21 So it’s ur agent’s fault I lost sleep starting ur book? #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
skodobah: |
@mgbuehrlen Yes, scary. One of them drinks too much, and the other needs to drink more. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
elanaroth: |
@DDHearn No. Same deal for everyone. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
gwenhayes: |
My agent helped me pick up a two book deal with Penguin this week. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
SaraLewisHolmes: |
I found my agent by asking my first editor for a list of recs. People she enjoyed working with. Then I researched those names. #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@ddhearn 15% for all clients, authors, illustrators & author/illustrators #kidlitchat |
| 8:10 pm |
jeanie_w: |
Yay! RT @gwenhayes: My agent helped me pick up a two book deal with Penguin this week. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
Brent_Watson41: |
@gwenhayes Congratulations! #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
sarahockler: |
@gwenhayes Congratulations!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
onbeyondwords: |
@RebeccAgent To what extent does it make a difference if a writer you’d consider representing has a well defined web presence? #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
RT @paulgreci: I am very happy to have an agent. She has keys to doors that I do not have. Doors that I want to go thru. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@RebeccAgent Do you want to know about all projects up front, or just one? #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
tehawesomersace: |
@gwenhayes Congrats! That’s exciting!!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
DDHearn: |
@elanaroth Understood. But is there a number that is typical. 10? 20? 40? Just a ballpark idea. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
rj_anderson: |
Agents with good foreign rights connections are also worth their weight in pounds, euros, and/or yen. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
skodobah: |
I find it interesting how many agents get their start. Oftentimes, they don’t set out to become one. That’s how it seems. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
SuePinto: |
RT @gwenhayes: My agent helped me pick up a two book deal with Penguin this week. Phenominal!!!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
elanaroth: |
My motto on being an agent: I am not the dark center of the universe like you thought. (Sorry, Modest Mouse.) #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
jennymckmoss: |
Found info on Agent Query, Verla, agent interviews; researched who represents authors I admire who write similar things #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@gwenhayes Congratulations!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
skodobah: |
@gwenhayes Woo-hoo for you! Good going! #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
MyraMcEntire: |
I adore my agent, @hroot. She’s an advocate, cheerleader, comedienne and she’s brilliant. #kidlitchat |
| 8:11 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@gwenhayes Congrats on the deal. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
johannaharness: |
@mgbuehrlen My favorite thing is the data explorer. Let’s you look at the overall data for agent replies. You can see trends. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@bonnieadamson submission should focus on one project. query can mention one or two other projects BRIEFLY (max = one line per) #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
dlschubert: |
Researching agents I used Agent Query, QueryTracker, Publisher’s Marketplace, websites, google searches, & spread sheets. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
MatthewQuick21: |
@sarahockler Oh, I could same the same about your agent. TBS! #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
cheriwilliams: |
Agents: know their taste and fill them to overflowing! #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
LaFabuliste: |
@Saralewisholmes Hi! Perhaps not the place, but wanted to tell you my cousin is getting OPERATION YES for Christmas! Yay! #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
adamselzer: |
@skodobah luckily for me I’m married to one! #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
elanaroth: |
@DDHearn 15% is standard. Usually 20% for subrights, film and foreign. (Because we split that with co-agents.) #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
skodobah: |
@onbeyondwords Good question about web presence. #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
amyknichols: |
@gwenhayes Congratulations! #kidlitchat |
| 8:12 pm |
navahw: |
What’s the topic tonight, folks? #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@RebeccAgent Thanks–that helps. #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
skodobah: |
@adamselzer Now that’s a good relationship! However, you can’t get away with bad grammar and fact-checking. #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@navahw !!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@skodobah Ha! Same with mine! #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@navahw TOPIC: All about agents! How to research them, what to send them… and should you get one? #kidlitchat |
| 8:13 pm |
tehawesomersace: |
@navahw Agents. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
DDHearn: |
@elanaroth Hmmm…that’s interesting. Thanks for the info. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@johannaharness I heard about that. Takes time to decipher but in the end it’s worth it. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
johannaharness: |
@gwenhayes Congratulations! #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
SaraLewisHolmes: |
@LaFabuliste It’s ALWAYS the place to tell me news like that. Thank you! #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
navahw: |
@RebeccAgent I know! I’m so rarely home for one of these. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
elanaroth: |
@DDHearn This is easily accessibly information from basic searches on agent protocols. Check out the AAR website too. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
skodobah: |
@mgbuehrlen Our characters can go out drinking together. That way they won’t know we’re here. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
gwenhayes: |
Thank you for the RTs and congrats. #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
Brent_Watson41: |
@SaraLewisHolmes My school had a booksale, and I picked up OPERATION YES for my classroom library. #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:14 pm |
AudryT: |
Agents are the centerpiece at tonight’s #kidlitchat — woot! |
| 8:14 pm |
DDHearn: |
@RebeccAgent Thanks for the information. I had a different experience and thought it wasn’t fair. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
PatEsden: |
To a degree, following an agent on Twitter can give you an idea if your personalities are incompatible #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@skodobah you’re hilarious tonight. I needed some laughs. thank you! #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
skodobah: |
Always send what the agent wants. Never assume. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
johannaharness: |
@mgbuehrlen The most difficult thing was finding the hidden little button! lol. Reports are pretty straight-forward. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
SaraLewisHolmes: |
@Brent_Watson41 Thank you!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@elanaroth Say you get a pb ms. & dummy from author/illustrator–if you don’t like art, do you pick up text only? #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
onbeyondwords: |
@jennymckmoss Great strategic approach to finding the right agent – Love the spreadsheet idea. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
navahw: |
I am definitely down with the awesomeness of agents. Agents make my job much, MUCH easier. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
PattyJMurphy: |
@RebbecAgent @elanroth: How often do U normally communicate w/ur clients? How often should authors check in w/o being a bother? #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
sarahockler: |
Also check out agent blogs to get a sense of their style as well as other agent recommendations. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
gregpincus: |
@amyknichols many do wallow, it’s true. I’m just telling you the logic behind not getting one. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
elanaroth: |
@PatEsden To a degree. People still read into me ENTIRELY the wrong way sometimes. #kidlitchat |
| 8:15 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
So, @MyraMcEntire’s brilliant agent wisely sent us Myra’s ms & she became our newest author last Friday. Yay! #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@johannaharness Thanks, I’ll def. check it out if I ever get these rascally edits done. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
skodobah: |
A publisher buddy recommends writers subscribe to Publisher’s Marketplace… to see agent deals and goodies like that. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
rj_anderson: |
Meeting agents at conferences can also be helpful to see if your personalities mesh and what genres they’re looking for. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
elanaroth: |
@bonnieadamson I believe in signing the talent, so if that’s an author/illustrator you should want the whole package. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
hatbooks: |
RT @earth_mommy: RT @kidlitchat TOPIC: All about agents! How to research them, what to send them… and should you get one? #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
But we think @RebeccAgent and @elanaroth are pretty wonderful, too. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@EgmontUSA Congratulations to all three! #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
DDHearn: |
@elanaroth Thanks. I will keep all of this in mind. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
LaFabuliste: |
My editorboss compared being a book’s editor to being a book’s mother– just want the best for it, to make it good as can be. #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
RT @EgmontUSA: @MyraMcEntire’s agent wisely sent us Myras ms & she became our newest author last Friday. Yay! <Wise indeed! #kidlitchat |
| 8:16 pm |
paulgreci: |
A sub. to pub. marketplace was a valuable research tool for me. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@pattyjmurphy level of communication really depends on the client- some like to report in while writing some don’t #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
amyknichols: |
@gregpincus I know. Thank you. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
skodobah: |
@mgbuehrlen I’ll give you more! Let me get more wine. #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
MyraMcEntire: |
@EgmontUSA YAY!!!! @hroot, @EgmontUSA – Who NEEDS Santa? #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
but I always communicate any news I get from editor or pub #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
LaFabuliste: |
Along same lines, what is agent’s role? Any analogies? #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
jennymckmoss: |
@onbeyondwords I was an engineer before author – so couldn’t help it #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
Hi all – the #kidlitchat topic is agents? Fun! |
| 8:17 pm |
sarahockler: |
Tips on questions to ask potential agents – Agent Offers: Don’t Settle http://bit.ly/BTlzW #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
literaticat: |
Shoot what did I miss? #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:17 pm |
jeanie_w: |
@DDHearn I know a lot of art reps take 25-30% but they often help foot the promo costs which are heavy for illustrators. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
DDHearn: |
RT @bonnieadamson: @elanaroth If you get a pb ms. & dummy from author/illustrator; you dont like art, do you pick up text only? #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
there is a certain amount of time that’s rt before a client should check in- but if they haven’t heard from me on ms or sub… #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
PattyJMurphy: |
@RebeccAgent: Thanks, Rebecca! #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@literaticat TOPIC: All about agents! How to research them, what to send them… and should you get one? #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
onbeyondwords: |
@skodobah It’s all part of how you present/package yourself – the research on agencies is the other half. Oh yeah – the writing! #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
elanaroth: |
@literaticat It’s all about us tonight! Go agents. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
skodobah: |
There is such a thing as agent fantasy, wherein aspiring writers look to an agent as the holy grail. Lots of pressure. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
…it’s b/c I don’t have news to report #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
SaraLewisHolmes: |
You could search Twitter for #agentappreciation day tweets. #kidlitchat |
| 8:18 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
@literaticat We were just talking about you . . . and why it’s wise to have an agent, and how to go about finding one. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
EKokie: |
Agreed! And to see what is selling… RT @skodobah …writers subscribe to Publisher’s Marketplace…see agent deals & goodies #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
Question: if you have an art rep, should you also have an agent for ms/illus. packages? #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@egmontusa THANKS. less than one week for Scones & Sensibility!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
marjorielight: |
RE: what to send agents…when I get one I’ll send choc & cupcakes & local maple syrup! #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
elanaroth: |
Please don’t just accept the first agent offer because it’s the first. Notify everyone. Then make a smart choice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
jeanie_w: |
Good research idea! RT @SaraLewisHolmes: You could search Twitter for #agentappreciation day tweets. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
Shelltex: |
I subscribe to Pub Mktplace. Good resource but agents don’t report all deals, Esp PBs, I just found out. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
RT @jeanie_w: Good research idea! RT @SaraLewisHolmes: You could search Twitter for #agentappreciation day tweets. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
What is the most valuable trait agents should possess? You all seem to be passionate and determined ppl. #kidlitchat |
| 8:19 pm |
skodobah: |
@onbeyondwords Yes, the package. If you are professional, and understand this is business, then you are on the right track. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
amyknichols: |
@MyraMcEntire Congratulations, Myra! #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
skodobah: |
RT @elanaroth: Please dont just accept the first agent offer because its the first. Notify everyone. Then make a smart choice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
PattyJMurphy: |
Hey, @EgmontUSA where’s @Egmontgal tonight? Like an agent, she’s extraordinarily helpful… #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
maggiedana: |
Agents? How important is an author’s bio? Are you impressed by author being listed for a national award? #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
@RebeccAgent I know! I cannot wait! #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
MatthewQuick21: |
@sarahockler I could SAY the same about about your agent. TBS! Enjoyed it much. Thanks for checking out SLARS! #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
laurielyoung: |
RT @elanaroth: Please dont just accept the first agent offer because its the first. Notify everyone. Then make a smart choice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@bonnieadamson I think having artist’s rep and agent can become confusing- what is in each reps camp #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
DDHearn: |
@jeanie_w My experience was with a literary agent who charged 20% if I was author/illustrator, 25% if I was illustrator only. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
elanaroth: |
@bonnieadamson You can…but you’d need those different responsibilities outlined clearly. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@elanaroth What usually happens once you notify everyone of an offer? What kind of response can you expect? #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
literaticat: |
Yessssss! Finally it is time for AGENTS! ***stomps about merrily*** #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
MyraMcEntire: |
@amyknichols Thank you! #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
EKokie: |
Agents would you agree that as long as query is succinct, readable, makes no fauxpas & accurately pitches plot = “good enough”? #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@shelltex nope, don’t report all deals to PM. About half #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
KeriStevens: |
RT @elanaroth: Please don’t just accept the first agent offer because it’s the first. Notify everyone. Then make a smart choice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:20 pm |
EgmontGal: |
Wait, less than one week till Scones? Wow! (I need to get my shopping done.) #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
hatbooks: |
Meeting agents at conferences after doing research on agents enables agent and author to see if fit is right #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
@PattyJMurphy I think she’s being a good editor and doing reading. #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
rj_anderson: |
Here’s the master list of posts on Agent Appreciation Day — find about all kinds of great agents here!http://bit.ly/88eDIF #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
brianhthomas: |
@peg366 How in the world do you do this #kidlitchat? Isn’t there a real chat room somewhere? |
| 8:21 pm |
elanaroth: |
@maggiedana At the end of the day, it really just comes down to the writing, bio be damned. #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
maggiedana: |
@PattyJMurphy You mean @EgmontGal isn’t here tonight? Boy, she’d better have a darned good excuse. #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
elanaroth: |
@EKokie Totally. #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
cheriwilliams: |
@Shelltex I love Publishers Marketplace! Do you have another source for agents who don’t report there? #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
DDHearn: |
@bonnieadamson My literary agent wouldn’t allow signing with an art rep in trade books. Said it was conflict of interest. True? #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
RT @elanaroth: Please don’t just accept the first agent offer because it’s the first. Notify everyone. Then make a smart choice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
yes, @egmontgal pubs next Tues! #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@skodobah Sweet! I’m ready. #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
Oh wait. I was wrong. Hi @Egmontgal. (She’s still a good editor, though.) #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@PattyJMurphy Thanks Patty, I just woke up from a nap. Waaaaay too much chocolate in the office this afternoon. #kidlitchat |
| 8:21 pm |
MardouLedger: |
@BonnieAdamson Too much eggnog? #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
laurielyoung: |
RT @hatbooks: Meeting agents at conferences after doing research on agents enables agent and author to see if fit is right #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
skodobah: |
@RebeccAgent Oh crumb cakes! Guess Pub Marketplace is hit-or-miss. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
elanaroth: |
@mgbuehrlen You’d reasonably get agents asking for a few days to read and respond, which is what you should offer. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@EgmontUSA Alison, thanks for sticking up for me when I was snoozing! #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
jeanie_w: |
@DDHearn Was that agent helping you w illo advertising costs? If not, sounds like a ripoff. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
NatalieHatch: |
@rj_anderson thanks for that list #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
Jen_Cook: |
RT @elanaroth: Please don’t just accept the first agent offer because it’s the first. Notify everyone. Then make a smart choice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
bostonbookgirl: |
*making presence known at the behest of @helainebecker* #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@DDHearn have heard of reps whoallow you to go your own way with trade deals–guess that’s the best? #kidlitchat |
| 8:22 pm |
151a_bot: |
[BonnieAdamson tweets ] *DDHearn have heard of reps whoallow you to go your own way with trade deals–guess that’s the best? #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@brianhthomas We’re masochistic, Brian. And us NYers are speed addicts anyway. #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
EKokie: |
@elanaroth I see many paralyzed by quest for “perfect” query – instead of sending one “good enough” to get attached pages read. #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
peg366: |
@brianhthomas You are on it. Just do like twitter. On tweetchat the # is already there. #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
saratribble: |
Is it worth listing your short story/publications in your query, or does it only matter when they’re big magazines and such? #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
PattyJMurphy: |
RT @EgmontGal: @PattyJMurphy Thanks! I just woke up from a nap. Way too much chocolate…<<–Chocolate and naps = happiness:) #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
leewind: |
@RebeccAgent hi all – jumping in, why do agents choose to NOT report a deal to PM? #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@skodobah WE actually use publishers marketplace. To call agents and say “Why didn’t we see that?” #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
onbeyondwords: |
@jennymckmoss So valuable to have all that past career experience you can harness in a new way #kidlitchat |
| 8:23 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@skodobah all on PubMarketplace is correct (I did sell the bks reported) but don’t determine sales #sbased on it (I sold more). #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@DDHearn Whaat? 25%? I have never heard of that. Other agents, is that “done?” I am bothered. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
LSMurphy: |
How long is the standard wait between a mss submission & response from agent? #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
PattyJMurphy: |
RT @mgbuehrlen: @elanaroth What usually happens once you notify everyone of an offer? What kind of response can you expect? #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@MardouLedger How much is too much? #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
AudryT: |
To appreciate an agent, send them the five-pound Hershey’s bar I saw in the grocery store today. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
saratribble: |
@elanaroth Is it worth telling your publications in a query if they’re not national big magazines? #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
DDHearn: |
@bonnieadamson And most art reps don’t want to be limited to showing your stuff in education field only. Catch 22. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
elanaroth: |
@EKokie I don’t believe in perfect. Have signed plenty of clients with imperfect letters. I need a spark and concise writing. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
adamselzer: |
Agents are great when they don’t go crazy. Sometimes they go crazy, though. Mine doesn’t. But it’s been know to happen. #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@elanaroth How would you want an author to phrase such an email? #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@leewind moving client to another pub & not wanting to ruffle feathers… #kidlitchat |
| 8:24 pm |
rj_anderson: |
@NatalieHatch You’re welcome! Hope you find it helpful – just click on the author names to read their posts about their agents. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
bostonbookgirl: |
Sometimes our deals dont go on PubMarket because we sent them to Publisher’s Weekly instead and they didn’t get added. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
…not wanting to give away subject of book that might not pub for yrs #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
saratribble: |
@bostonbookgirl waves! Hi! How are you tonight?! #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
elanaroth: |
@saratribble If it’s relevant to the genre you’re writing for, yes. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
marjorielight: |
@rj_anderson Thanks for posting that great agent link! http://bit.ly/5SKMne #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
EKokie: |
Great Question! RT @leewind: jumping in, why do agents choose to NOT report a deal to PM? #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
fullofstars: |
RT @literaticat: Yessssss! Finally it is time for AGENTS! ***stomps about merrily*** #kidlitchat(*pays rapt attention*) |
| 8:25 pm |
hatbooks: |
Research the agency fit, not only the agent…how well they work as a team, plug each other’s clients, overall approach, etc. #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
MardouLedger: |
If you must ask, you clearly need more. RT @BonnieAdamson: @MardouLedger How much is too much? #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
DDHearn: |
@jeanie_w No help on illustrations; rarely shows artwork. Don’t blame her, because she’s literary but why the big commission? #kidlitchat |
| 8:25 pm |
elanaroth: |
@mgbuehrlen Politely? “Dear X, received offer. Would love to hear if you’re interested. Can you get back back to me by X date?” #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
skodobah: |
@rebeccaagent @edgmontgal – Good things to know about Publisher’s Marketplace. #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
rj_anderson: |
Good question, I’m curious to know that too. RT @leewind: @RebeccAgent why do agents choose to NOT report a deal to PM? #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
dalywriter: |
Happy BDay coming late reading Magician’s Elephant with girls #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
EgmontGal: |
RT @EKokie Agentswould u agree as long as query is succinct, readable, makes no fauxpas & accurately pitches plot=”good enough”? #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
DDHearn: |
@bonnieadamson Trouble is, an art rep might load you up with educational work so there’s no time to pursue trade on the side. #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
FallonBlake: |
Congrats!! @gwenhayes: My agent helped me pick up a two book deal with Penguin this week. #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@MardouLedger lol–agreed! #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
maggiedana: |
If I were @literaticat’s cat when she’s merrily stomping about, I’d be nervous. #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
RT @elanaroth Politely? “Dear X, received offer. Would love to hear if youre interested. Can you get back back to me by X date?” #kidlitchat |
| 8:26 pm |
saratribble: |
@elanaroth thanks! #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@elanaroth Perfect, thanks. Been looking for that answer for a while now. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
MyraMcEntire: |
One of the things I wanted when looking for an agent was one who was editorial. Did a trial run before signing – SO beneficial. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
I usually don’t announce deals for illustrators who are not also the author #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
LisaDez: |
@bostonbookgirl Why would you choose PW over PM. Why not both? #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
sarahockler: |
Don’t be afraid to ask agent for references from current clients. U want to make sure it’s a good fit. Good biz relationship. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
MargieGelb: |
Hi all! What’s today’s topic? #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@RebeccAgent We would want it announced that author is coming to us, though, even if being moved. How would you handle? #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
skodobah: |
I am digging this chat. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
leewind: |
@RebeccAgent thanks! I always wondered why some deals aren’t in PM. That makes sense. #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
EKokie: |
Yup. All queriers take note. RT @elanaroth: Have signed plenty of clients w/imperfect letters. I need a spark & concise writing #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
amyknichols: |
@MyraMcEntire What do you mean by “trial run”? #kidlitchat |
| 8:27 pm |
Brent_Watson41: |
@adamselzer Just reading through your bio on your website. Man, I loved Double Dare! How was Mark Summers? #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
DDHearn: |
@EgmontGal Yeah, it bothered me too. Was told that was the deal, take it or leave it. I was too timid to leave it. #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
laurielyoung: |
@MyraMcEntire What is a trial run? #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
bostonbookgirl: |
@LisaDez We do PW sometimes for flashier (usually adult nonfic) deals–PW doesn’t want it if it has already been on PM. #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
query should 1. entice agent to read sample 2. give sense of overall plot 3. introduce author/credits misc. ex.is sub multiple #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
maggiedana: |
@MargieGelb A-G-E-N-T-S! #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
MandyHubbard: |
okay, what’s the topic? #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@sarahockler Yes, Sebastian Junger wrote to one of our authors telling her why his agent (now her agent) was good #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
saratribble: |
@bostonbookgirl Do agents really ever refer writers to another agency house? #kidlitchat |
| 8:28 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@egmontgal if pub and client wanted it announced, I would always announce #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
MyraMcEntire: |
@amyknichols I edited a couple of scenes per her direction to see if we spoke the same language. And we did. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
DDHearn: |
@adamselzer I had an art rep once who was a little crazy and alienated the editors. Not good for her artists careers. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
skodobah: |
I spoke w/several of my agent’s clients before deciding. Testimonials help. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
@MyraMcEntire You’re one smart cookie. I don’t know if I would have thought of that. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
sharifwrites: |
Did anyone get their query critiqued? I just did mine following samples from the internet & books. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
LaFabuliste: |
Quick question now that more have arrived: Editors, any tips on writing flap copy? (OT, I know, forgive me!) @ me. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
jeanie_w: |
@DDHearn Makes no sense to me. Unless she thought because art reps get that much, she should too? #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
adamselzer: |
@Brent_Watson41 Those facts are “partially true.” That’s one of the facts that isn’t ( onhttp://www.adamselzer.com/bio.html ) #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
SaraLewisHolmes: |
@skodobah Agree about asking an agent for current client references. I gladly do this for mine. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
DDHearn: |
Agents, I imagine it is a fine line between wanting to stand up for your clients and not wanting to alienate editors. #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
mitaliperkins: |
RT @kidlitchat: TOPIC: All about agents! How to research them, what to send them… and should you get one? #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
tehawesomersace: |
@MandyHubbard Agents! #kidlitchat |
| 8:29 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@DDHearn Yes, have been leary of signing with a rep–but would love a steady source of SOMETHING. #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
amyknichols: |
@MyraMcEntire Ah. Got it. Thanks for explaining. #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
saratribble: |
@RebeccAgent Do you ever ask for fulls based on a query or are partials and synopsis easier ways to go? #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@LisaDez PW, PM (publishers lunch) are rivals for business. We give 1 a scoop, other doesn’t like it, even on not agent stufff #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
sarahockler: |
@saratribble I had 2 diff agents refer me to my current agent b/c they thought we might click, so yes! #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
@LisaDez For Children’s Bookshelf, it’s often the Publisher who sends. . . . #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
AudryT: |
Great idea! RT@MyraMcEntire I wanted was an agent who was editorial. Did a trial run before signing – SO beneficial. #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
mgbuehrlen: |
Re: Agent must-have traits: RT @MatthewQuick21: Tenacity. And they must LOVE your work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
MandyHubbard: |
yay, agents! I want to be one and am interning…a lot of things have surprised me. Agents are worth their 15%!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
MargieGelb: |
Ok! Cool topic! What about them? How wise they are? #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
AudryT: |
So rivalry between PW and PM leads to incomplete deal lists? #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
LisaDez: |
@bostonbookgirl Interesting. #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
definitely have had prospective clients talk to current clients. Many of my clients referred others. Others have become friends #kidlitchat |
| 8:30 pm |
EgmontGal: |
I would like to ask the agents how many clients they meet at conferences, inc. SCBWI. Do they average 1 a conf? More? Less? #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
skodobah: |
I might be crazy, but I would enjoy reading queries (agents, please don’t smack me!). #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
bostonbookgirl: |
@saratribble I have–especially things I really liked but felt I wasn’t a good fit for. I even have this month. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
MandyHubbard: |
@saratribble many agents (Jenny bent is one) ask for a 10 page sample with query..if she likes it goes directly to a full. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@MandyHubbard What has surprised you about agents? #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@saratribble always send sample to start w/ query #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
gregpincus: |
I think that’s critical – an agent must love your work, not just think they can sell your work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
elanaroth: |
I’ve sent form rejections on a lot of things I know will get picked up (and have). It’s really all about taste. #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
dlschubert: |
Agents: How do you know when a ms is ready for submission? When there’s nothing left you want to change? #kidlitchat |
| 8:31 pm |
skodobah: |
@sharifwrites Yes, always had my queries ripped apart before sending. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
PattyJMurphy: |
@sarahockler: Hey, Sara. Can you share why you have switched agents? Just curious. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
elanaroth: |
@Egmontgal I have zero clients from conferences. Zero. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@mgbuehrlen Yes. I’ve had ones missing those ingredients, and we parted. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
rarely get clients from conf directly @egmontgal but in roundabout way Lindsay Eland became client from SCBWI… #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
QueenbeeTF: |
@RebeccAgent 3. introduce (author)credits….what if I don’t have any? Is that a total turn off? #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
Brent_Watson41: |
@adamselzer I’m just gonna keep pretending you were on a Double Dare episode that never aired. #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
DDHearn: |
@bonnieadamson I think the right agent can be wonderful. Advice: if you are mainly an illustrator, go with art rep. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
LisaDez: |
@EgmontGal Turf wars? Who knew… #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
…someone who met her at her regional SCBWI referred her to me #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
jeanie_w: |
Good point RT @gregpincus: I think that’s critical – an agent must love your work, not just think they can sell your work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
saratribble: |
@bostonbookgirl That’s nice to know–looks like Agents aren’t as mean as they’re rumored to be! LOL JK! #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
MardouLedger: |
Worked for one too, and ICAM! RT @MandyHubbard: yay, agents! I want to be one and am interning. Agents are worth their 15%!! #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
rj_anderson: |
Agents are not gods/demons, they’re people & will respond reasonably if you are reasonable. If not, you don’t want that agent. #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
EgmontGal: |
I think of agents as a good partner when we are working on tricky issue, ie if I am struggling to improve a ms, or on a jacket #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
Leaheps: |
RT @dlschubert: Agents: How do you know when a ms is ready for submission? When theres nothing left you want to change? #kidlitchat |
| 8:32 pm |
DDHearn: |
@bonnieadamson You’ll have more work with art rep, and editors will be happy to see stories you have written. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
onbeyondwords: |
@skodobah great idea to talk to an agent’s other clients before signing #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
elanaroth: |
My list is 2/3 slush, 1/3 referral. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
@queenbeetf NO I have never offered to rep someone just for prev. credits #1 factor (as listed) is current project #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@elanaroth I wouldn’t as ed send a form rejection to an agent, because (listen up, authors) I want agent to send to me in future #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
cvaldezmiller: |
Agents: Is it more enticing if author has more than 1 ms finished & ready to query? Or does it not make much diff? #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
maggiedana: |
@elanaroth I feel conferences are over-rated. A sparkling query letter works better and is far cheaper. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@skodobah I revised mine like crazy., because I knew that it was the key to holding someone’s interest. #kidlitchat |
| 8:33 pm |
bostonbookgirl: |
@EgmontGal We pick up more nonfiction at conferences then fiction, but I have 1 client we took on after a 7 min pitch session. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
skodobah: |
@onbeyondwords It made a HUGE difference. Kind of like Consumer Reports before buying a car. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
EgmontGal: |
I give a list of several agents when asked and say “talk to them all, and like a therapist, pick one you feel comfortable with” #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
LaFabuliste: |
@leaheps There will always be something you want to change. Art is always a work in progress. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
MatthewQuick21: |
@saratribble An agent who rejected TSLP encouraged me and helped me find my current agent. She gave me all sorts of advice. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
sarahockler: |
@PattyJMurphy I haven’t switched agents – sorry! I meant, 2 diff agents that rejected my MS referred me to current agent. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
AudryT: |
Do art reps tend to have sites and blogs like literary agents do? #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
elanaroth: |
@EgmontGal Well, I hope I would have enough of a relationship with you that you give me more than a form… #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
MyraMcEntire: |
@_MirandaWrites I knew she wanted edits and it was good for both of us to see how she gave/I took direction. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
skodobah: |
@sharifwrites Query equals key. Good point. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
MargieGelb: |
@Leaheps @dlschubert Great question! And, to add, how far do you go telling your clients what to change? Lke how much input? #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
Jen_Cook: |
Why am I getting the impression that attending a conference is not the way to pitch a ms? #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
bonnieadamson: |
@DDHearn But would much rather focus on writing–is a predicament. #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
most clients are from referrals or illustrators I reached out to after seeing prev. bk, many from slush too ex. Tricia Rayburn #kidlitchat |
| 8:34 pm |
saratribble: |
@elanaroth Is there a dream book you wish someone would write that would land in your hands? Or do you have yours already? #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
laurielyoung: |
RT @maggiedana: @elanaroth I feel conferences are over-rated. A sparkling query letter works better and is far cheaper. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
MandyHubbard: |
what has surprised me while interning is the sheer NUMBER Of queries and how long they take to read… #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
LisaDez: |
@dlschubert Don’t kid yourself. There is ALWAYS something left to change! Just ask any editor. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
QueenbeeTF: |
@RebeccAgent good to know since I dont think a couple articles in the HS paper would count for much #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
LaFabuliste: |
@leaheps But, you send it when you’ve done what you can on your own. And then you get professional help #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
mitaliperkins: |
Why was the agent-writer relationship covert in the pre-wired era? What do we lose with everybody knowing who represents whom? #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
DDHearn: |
Here’s the thing. Aren’t the agents supposed to be working for the authors? Sometimes authors feel intimidated by agents. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
sharifwrites: |
@MatthewQuick21 I’ve received wonderful advice from some who rejected me. #kidlitchat So kind of them, when they didn’t have to. |
| 8:35 pm |
EgmontGal: |
I have actually become a bigger supporter of confs than ever, because writers use them well.I rely on agents for finding authors #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
Brent_Watson41: |
@bostonbookgirl How important do you think it is for a writer seeking an agent to attend conferences? #kidlitchat #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
MandyHubbard: |
Also: the quality of the queries– LOTS of really talented folks in the pile, so you have to take your time. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
susan_marie: |
@EgmontGal Not sure what you mean for us authors to hear in the tweet about form rejections. #kidlitchat |
| 8:35 pm |
elanaroth: |
@saratribble I have a few of them There are always items on my wish list. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
KayCassidy: |
@MandyHubbard I just saw your post on Jenny’s blog re: interning. Awesome! #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@LisaDez Hey, there’s nothing left when I’m through with the ms, honey! Actually, there are always choices, were they right? #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
dlschubert: |
@LisaDez I’m not saying there’s not, I’m just wondering how an agent decides a ms is ready to submit. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
DDHearn: |
@bonnieadamson If you are a prolific writer, a literary agent might work. Otherwise you’ll not get as much work. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
PattyJMurphy: |
RT @EgmontGal: I give a list of several agents when asked + say “talk to them all + like a therapist…”<<–I’d LOVE that list:) #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
agents rep writers, but we don’t work for them in one direction only. It should be a mutually beneficial partnership #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
MandyHubbard: |
@DDHearn Sure, except they aren’t working for you until they sign you… Until then, you’re auditioning. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
emilytastic: |
Hey y’all! What’s the topic tonight? #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
EgmontGal: |
@susan_marie I wanted you to hear that we work hard to maintain our relationships with agents b/c they are so impt to us #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
saratribble: |
Agents-What’s the fastest you’ve ever offered someone a contract? #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
heatherwpetty: |
I think conferences should be about learning craft and meeting other authors, not selling a ms. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
Casey_McCormick: |
Enjoying #kidlitchat. The topic? Agents! My favorite! |
| 8:36 pm |
skodobah: |
@DDHearn It feels like that sometimes. You are hiring the agent, but they select you. Interesting career arrangement. #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
paulgreci: |
@Jen_Cook It depends on the conference. I got two offers from a conference but went w/someone I cold queried. Better match #kidlitchat |
| 8:36 pm |
KayCassidy: |
@DDHearn I think it’s a partnership, just like your relationship with your editor. It’s not working for someone, but with them #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
EKokie: |
@maggiedana Conferences great for education/critique/connection w/other writers. But if ONLY going to land agent, not likely. #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
bostonbookgirl: |
@dlschubert Once I think there aren’t any more major changes (the kind that might turn a No into a yes) left to make. #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
Jen_Cook: |
Should I hold on to my $425 instead of attending the #RWA10 conference? #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
EgmontGal: |
I’m interested that everyone is talking about agents for purpose of submission. but they are key after placement too #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
jeanie_w: |
@DDHearn Perhaps because of the requirements of their job, agents project a lot more self-confidence than artists. #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
literaticat: |
@EgmontGal And because you looooooove us…. #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
saratribble: |
@elanaroth That’s good! And I do hope they all come your way! All of you will probably get crazy queries tonight! #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
RebeccAgent: |
MS is ready to submit when client & agent would feel truly happy & proud to have editors consider it among all their other subs #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
DDHearn: |
@AudryT Art reps certainly have websites, showing off their artists. I’m not sure about blogs. Not as many as literary agents. #kidlitchat |
| 8:37 pm |
EgmontUSA: |
@literaticat That we do. #kidlitchat |
