tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post4181679010096408417..comments2024-03-12T21:24:23.240-04:00Comments on Emily Bryan Romance: 10 Commandments for the Agent HuntEmilyBryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-49272256333284404982010-01-21T09:11:31.850-05:002010-01-21T09:11:31.850-05:00I know you're an assertive person, Ash (one of...I know you're an assertive person, Ash (one of the many things I admire about YOU!) So if you need an agent to fight your battles, how much more the rest of us.<br /><br />Noodlespines of the World (a mythical organization of which I could be president!), hear me! Do not try to be your own agent. The whole process is just too painful to watch.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-78186851545529385812010-01-21T07:43:57.416-05:002010-01-21T07:43:57.416-05:00Oops. I violated #9 and #10, but was lucky enough ...Oops. I violated #9 and #10, but was lucky enough to get awesome representation anyway. <br /><br />She was able to renegotiate my verbal contract and<br />for that I'm extremely grateful. It's not always possible after that initial, "Yes, yes, Oh my God, yes!" reaction to an editor. Yup, I did that. (embarrassed grin)<br /><br />Recently my agent has been more than earning her cut. She wants me to let her be the "bad guy" and I'm not used to letting others fight my battles for me, but I'm beginning to appreciate how wonderful that can be!<br /><br />AshHot Ash Romance Novelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633691302884163101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-22300208539031882762010-01-21T07:27:25.006-05:002010-01-21T07:27:25.006-05:00Pat--Thanks so much for sharing my blog with your ...Pat--Thanks so much for sharing my blog with your friends! I take that as a HUGE compliment.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-46988992565979176452010-01-21T07:26:20.156-05:002010-01-21T07:26:20.156-05:00Sandy--So glad you enjoyed A CHRISTMAS BALL! Thank...Sandy--So glad you enjoyed <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Christmas-Ball/Jennifer-Ashley/e/9780843962505/?itm=1&usri=a+christmas+ball" rel="nofollow">A CHRISTMAS BALL!</a> Thanks for dropping by!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-32670824973701318042010-01-21T07:23:39.577-05:002010-01-21T07:23:39.577-05:00Loreen and Margaret--Glad you found my post helpfu...Loreen and Margaret--Glad you found my post helpful! If you are interested in more writing advice, I have about 7 pages of material specifically for aspiring writers on my website <a href="http://www.emilybryan.com" rel="nofollow">www.emilybryan.com</a> under the WRITE STUFF tab.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-60471760396074438422010-01-20T22:43:46.657-05:002010-01-20T22:43:46.657-05:00Great advice. I have a couple of friends who are ...Great advice. I have a couple of friends who are aspiring writers. I plan on passing your advice along to them by giving them your blog address. They should enjoy them as much as I do.librarypatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-66924169311972224552010-01-20T19:00:39.187-05:002010-01-20T19:00:39.187-05:00Emily,
Great post! Not only that you do have one...Emily,<br /><br />Great post! Not only that you do have one of the great agents. One of my picks. <br /><br />I've read your Christmas novela, too. Loved it.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-43804740798741844952010-01-20T18:54:07.705-05:002010-01-20T18:54:07.705-05:00Great advice, Emily.
Loreen
www.loreenaugeri.comGreat advice, Emily.<br /><br />Loreen<br />www.loreenaugeri.comLoreen Augerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178512107906223337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-8801434767681589072010-01-20T17:55:09.036-05:002010-01-20T17:55:09.036-05:00Great post Emily. Thank you, very informative.
Reg...Great post Emily. Thank you, very informative.<br />Regards<br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-65160661184665574312010-01-20T16:06:55.148-05:002010-01-20T16:06:55.148-05:00Rebecca--Sounds like I'm preaching to the choi...Rebecca--Sounds like I'm preaching to the choir here. Thanks for singing out!<br /><br />But really, it's a no-brainer, IMO. I don't have time to cultivate relationships with all the acquiring editors. I can't keep up with who's buying what. I'm writing 8 hours a day!<br /><br />And as far as negotiating a contract and money goes, I'm hopeless. I need someone to fight those battles for me so my conversations with my editor are purely about the writing.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-19678999411588325432010-01-20T15:26:40.707-05:002010-01-20T15:26:40.707-05:00Great post, Emily. I found myself laughing quite o...Great post, Emily. I found myself laughing quite often, which I always enjoy. I just finished Noah Lukeman's books on Query Letters, and on Literary Agents, so I'm definitely convinced. But this was a very fun post with a much different perspective. (Of course, since he's an agent, he encourages people to get agents... it's different to hear it from a non-agent writer.)<br /><br />I did a query last week with my brand-new super-edited, short and sweet letter (thanks to NL's book), and we'll see how it goes. The good thing is, I believe all the hype about getting just the perfect agent for your work. So if she says "no", I think I can handle it. :-) We'll see when she says no, right... :-)Gossip Cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12606755973767030017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-12209827723892057362010-01-20T13:27:37.152-05:002010-01-20T13:27:37.152-05:00You're welcome, Jane. Thanks for stopping by!You're welcome, Jane. Thanks for stopping by!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-8396473159600684012010-01-20T13:07:19.802-05:002010-01-20T13:07:19.802-05:00Hi Emily! Thanks for the great tips, very much app...Hi Emily! Thanks for the great tips, very much appreciated!Jane Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-46921154274686751132010-01-20T12:49:12.860-05:002010-01-20T12:49:12.860-05:00Thanks, Christie! I really had a great time writin...Thanks, Christie! I really had a great time writing <i>My Lady Below Stairs</i>, my novella in <a href="http://www.emilybryan.com/A%20Christmas%20Ball.htm" rel="nofollow">A CHRISTMAS BALL</a>. Glad it shows.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-23810562722135675932010-01-20T10:56:07.948-05:002010-01-20T10:56:07.948-05:00Great post!!
Oh, just finished your Christmas Nov...Great post!!<br /><br />Oh, just finished your Christmas Novella, wow!!! Fabulous job.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-78338398034652385232010-01-20T09:53:18.323-05:002010-01-20T09:53:18.323-05:00Welcome to the deep end, Saranna. If we all stick ...Welcome to the deep end, Saranna. If we all stick together, the sharks won't get us!<br /><br />Good luck in your hunt. And remember, having no agent is better than having the wrong one.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-71468317487364611392010-01-20T09:52:13.109-05:002010-01-20T09:52:13.109-05:00Thank you, Colleen. I feel the same way about your...Thank you, Colleen. I feel the same way about your <a href="http://boxingoctopus.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Boxing the Octopus</a>. A wonderful blog about the writing biz and so much more focused than my ramblings.EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-33016505515048579462010-01-20T09:43:05.390-05:002010-01-20T09:43:05.390-05:00Very helpful for us newbs who are just learning to...Very helpful for us newbs who are just learning to navigate in the deep water. *g*<br /><br />I've currently undertaken questing for an agent myself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17774647553760700746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-81336643045022690942010-01-20T09:35:42.515-05:002010-01-20T09:35:42.515-05:00Terrific post. Great advice.
I don't comment ...Terrific post. Great advice.<br /><br />I don't comment often, but I love your blog, Emily.Colleen Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18398127184158098008noreply@blogger.com