tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981315063491687057.post3937845863031253586..comments2023-05-12T06:37:48.238-04:00Comments on Manuscript Mavens: Tip City: Agent HuntingErica Ridleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05511276393455961757noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981315063491687057.post-31247010016466141472008-01-11T10:29:00.000-05:002008-01-11T10:29:00.000-05:00Good luck to everyone in the midst of an agent sea...Good luck to everyone in the midst of an agent search! So far, the agented Mavens got that way via the tried-and-true "slush --> query --> partial --> full" method, so keep sending out those submissions!!!Erica Ridleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511276393455961757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981315063491687057.post-25965676004312278012008-01-10T18:37:00.000-05:002008-01-10T18:37:00.000-05:00When it comes to agent/publisher hunting, tip #3 i...When it comes to agent/publisher hunting, tip #3 is by far the most important. I haven't really been searching for an agent actively, but I may do when the current WIP is done. (I just haven't completely decided what to do with it yet, lol.)<BR/><BR/>I'm still just waiting for that personalized rejection. All I've got is either contract offers or form letters, lol. Maybe someday...Jackie Barbosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14188459928875981913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981315063491687057.post-73364007504680754202008-01-09T22:13:00.000-05:002008-01-09T22:13:00.000-05:00Mmmm!!! some great ideas here!!! Will have to book...Mmmm!!! some great ideas here!!! Will have to bookmark the site!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981315063491687057.post-40719668369330843922008-01-09T14:41:00.000-05:002008-01-09T14:41:00.000-05:00Happy Anniversary, "Mom & Dad!"Great tips, Darc. A...Happy Anniversary, "Mom & Dad!"<BR/><BR/>Great tips, Darc. As I, too, am in this stage, I printed out your post & hung it next to my desk.<BR/><BR/>By the way, MaveFaves, I have my own super spiffy Maven Gear coffee mug filled to the brim with piping hot hot chocolate. You, too, can get your own Maven Gear, including shirts (I'm wearing mine Friday), Bitch buttons and mugs! As us how!lacey kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04748864831060027009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981315063491687057.post-36149108451316498252008-01-09T14:05:00.000-05:002008-01-09T14:05:00.000-05:00Spelling errors are a pet peeve of mine along with...Spelling errors are a pet peeve of mine along with the shorthand you cite, Jennifer. I was reading an agent blog the other day and she was responding to pitches posted in comments. One of the pitches misspelled a very common place name. Twice. And the agent didn't mention it (there were other problems). Drove me crazy to see it in print spelled wrong. I'm so anal!<BR/><BR/>Good luck Jennifer! I hope you'll keep us posted!Darcy Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14819984559001912841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981315063491687057.post-28695638046178096912008-01-09T12:36:00.000-05:002008-01-09T12:36:00.000-05:00This is a pet peeve of mine. I have seen writers u...This is a pet peeve of mine. I have seen writers use 'shorthand' on agent's blogs:<BR/><BR/>you = u<BR/>because = cos<BR/>sucks = sux<BR/><BR/>You get the picture. If you are representing yourself as a writer to an agent and put yourself out there on the blogs--be professional.<BR/><BR/>I just sent out a round of queries for my 4th historical. I am hoping that little line at the end about my publishing credits will help me land an agent!<BR/><BR/>JenniferJennifer Linforthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13301074863198334749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981315063491687057.post-61816658478342541702008-01-09T11:17:00.000-05:002008-01-09T11:17:00.000-05:00Okay, just fixed the end of that post which was no...Okay, just fixed the end of that post which was not what I'd written! Stupid blogger had a hard time posting this late last night. <BR/><BR/>Yes Bill, perhaps we ought to have a vote. Maybe next week's project.<BR/><BR/>B.E. good luck with the querying! Keep us posted!Darcy Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14819984559001912841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981315063491687057.post-73893507675627635242008-01-09T10:16:00.000-05:002008-01-09T10:16:00.000-05:00Thanks, Darcy, I needed that. I'm just getting re...Thanks, Darcy, I needed that. I'm just getting ready to leap back into querying again with this latest finished book, and your words are so valuable. Especially the part Bill quoted. It's easy to forget when the rejections start pouring in that we're all in same boat, and persistence is the key to staying afloat. I don't know if I'll ever get to the point where I can collect rejections with pride, but at least I can open them without dying every time now.B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981315063491687057.post-87971795279511527302008-01-09T09:55:00.000-05:002008-01-09T09:55:00.000-05:00Just remember to keep your chin up. No. Matter. Wh...<I>Just remember to keep your chin up. No. Matter. What. It just takes one person to fall in love with your book. It may sound like a needle in a haystack - and it kind of is - but it'll happen. It'll happen.</I><BR/><BR/>Yes! I think every writer should write this out by hand and hang it above his/her desk. <BR/><BR/>I like Mavenfaves; I also like MaveFaves. Maybe we can put all the suggestions to a vote?Bill Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01828998021246511869noreply@blogger.com