Surely by now most of you have seen that agent who received a query, turned it down, took to social media, and asked other authors to write something exactly like what she had just turned down. Yeah, that was stupid and ugly and unprofessional. The agent was let go from by the agency she worked for and deleted her Twitter account. I wish all her writers the best moving forward! Anyway, I’m not here to write about her, but seeing the reactions to her behavior reminded me that I’d been meaning to talk about agents here, so let’s do that.
So helpful for authors to read this! I usually say that a great agent is the longest relationship an author will have. Editors may move houses or change careers entirely. Your publisher may even get acquired (or close!). Agents are a consistent throughout an author’s publishing career.
Gabino, I’d love to know more about your advice for small press authors who may or may not seek agenting. I’ve heard small press with not stellar sales can hinder an agent in the future. I’m one of those small press authors—and I am considering my future. I hope going small press won’t make any future relationships with a potential agent different.
Terrific article! Much appreciated, Gabino. (I've been agented twice and now a few years later, I'm considering whether to query again or take another path.)
Such an amazing resource for querying writers out there.
Great article. One of your best
Excellent article!
So helpful for authors to read this! I usually say that a great agent is the longest relationship an author will have. Editors may move houses or change careers entirely. Your publisher may even get acquired (or close!). Agents are a consistent throughout an author’s publishing career.
Yes!
Spot on!
Clarifying! Ty!
Setting the clock right, Gabino. Thanks!
Thank you, Gabino! 🤗 Great article!
Gabino, I’d love to know more about your advice for small press authors who may or may not seek agenting. I’ve heard small press with not stellar sales can hinder an agent in the future. I’m one of those small press authors—and I am considering my future. I hope going small press won’t make any future relationships with a potential agent different.
Very useful, thanks!
Right on target, real world. Refreshing read.
Terrific article! Much appreciated, Gabino. (I've been agented twice and now a few years later, I'm considering whether to query again or take another path.)
Ah the mythical agent. Like the unicorn. One can say anything and be right, or wrong,