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Discuss literary agents and agenting... Need help with your query letter? Post it here for feedback! This is a publicly viewable forum.

  1. Paranoia strikes deep

    I'm sending a requested proposal and chapter of a non-fiction book to an agent this week. Aside from the quality of writing, whatever that may be,...

    Started by latichever‎, 02-29-2004 02:43 PM
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    John Jones
    02-29-2004, 09:25 PM Go to last post

  2. ID'ing your agent

    Have I noticed a reticence from the writers here (or most/many of them) about identifying their agents? If so, is that just because of a general...

    Started by Hazel Motes‎, 02-28-2004 07:30 AM
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    Publius2
    02-29-2004, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  3. Susan Schulman

    Question: I'm currently waiting to hear back from agent Susan Schulman and am wondering id any of you have had any experience dealing with her. ...

    Started by John Y. Jones‎, 01-25-2004 08:45 PM
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    Jim
    02-29-2004, 03:56 PM Go to last post

  4. William Gibson?

    Does anyone know who William Gibson's agent is? (Pattern Recognition author) And yes, I've tried searching on here and the web with no luck. Thanx

    Started by Shann E.‎, 02-29-2004 09:04 AM
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    Karyn M.
    02-29-2004, 01:18 PM Go to last post

  5. On Being Interviewed

    I've been thinking about how I might project myself when I'm interviewed after my novel gets itself published. Straightforward, goofy, or...

    Started by Hazel Motes‎, 02-28-2004 07:24 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    Mary M.
    02-29-2004, 07:12 AM Go to last post

  6. Exclusives on partials

    An agent asked for an exclusive on a partial after I sent out query letters and I foolishly agreed. It's been two months and a couple of other agents...

    Started by Bob‎, 02-28-2004 11:02 AM
    • Replies: 8
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    Mary M.
    02-29-2004, 06:44 AM Go to last post

  7. Happy but Confused

    A reputable agent has asked to see my ms. They will be the first to see it, although I have other agents in mind. 1) Do I mention that she is...

    Started by Sheila Paulsen‎, 02-28-2004 07:51 AM
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    SG
    02-29-2004, 01:26 AM Go to last post

  8. Agent backlash?

    Has anyone experienced or heard of any type of agent backlash after dumping them? I know most of the time when two parties separate it's mutual, but...

    Started by Vancen‎, 02-28-2004 07:24 AM
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    In hopes of $$$
    02-28-2004, 11:08 PM Go to last post

  9. my qurey letter, draft #227

    I know I've gone over my quota here in asking for advice, but I like pushing enveloples ;-). Hope you don't mind indulging me a little more. ...

    Started by glenn‎, 02-28-2004 04:51 AM
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    Javajoan
    02-28-2004, 08:57 PM Go to last post

  10. proposal help, or just tell me how to get my f89*i

    Ok, in the last 2 days I've been told my writing sucks and I'm woefully unprepared to start querying. Today's my birthday, so be kind ;-). Sorry for...

    Started by glenn‎, 02-27-2004 11:00 AM
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    Publius2
    02-28-2004, 05:48 PM Go to last post

  11. O.K., Now What?

    After about 15 snail-mail queries and form rejections, I sent in an email query to an agent this morning and received a positive nibble just a couple...

    Started by lati chever‎, 02-26-2004 01:15 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    Daphne
    02-28-2004, 10:09 AM Go to last post

  12. Here's a new agent-hunting strategy

    Charge *them* reading fees! NFLPA frowns on Winslows seeking agent fee By Michael Cunningham Staff Writer Posted February 27 2004 The...

    Started by Bernard Shakey‎, 02-28-2004 08:57 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    Evil Genius
    02-28-2004, 09:17 AM Go to last post

  13. Wings flapping: is it airworthy now?

    Hello again, everyone. Having rehashed my query, I turn to you once again for your insight. I have researched those agents that do not mind being...

    Started by skk‎, 02-27-2004 08:24 PM
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    Hazel Motes
    02-28-2004, 08:42 AM Go to last post

  14. Young Adult vs. Middle Grades

    Hi everyone. So I have this YA book out there, but agents have said that my main character "doesn't sound like a teenager." Ok, so maybe he doesn't...

    Started by Wonky‎, 02-27-2004 05:57 AM
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    Wonky
    02-28-2004, 08:35 AM Go to last post

  15. Agent Criteria

    Two questions about agents: Other than ensuring the potential agents are interested in working with your particular genre and verifying that...

    Started by Drew‎, 02-27-2004 09:35 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    KBG
    02-28-2004, 08:15 AM Go to last post

  16. Scovil Chichak Galen

    Anyone have personal experience with this agency? I know they have a good track record, but I was hoping to get feedback from people who have dealt...

    Started by John Peller‎, 02-26-2004 07:41 AM
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    Brady
    02-28-2004, 06:58 AM Go to last post

  17. little *new* symbol

    Why does it still stay there even if I've read the thread already, when there are no new messages? Annoyed.

    Started by Jordie‎, 02-27-2004 04:22 PM
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    Jordie
    02-28-2004, 05:54 AM Go to last post

  18. An agent said my query was queer

    I know agents are working extremely hard on some of our behalfs, and I say, go them. But when an agent says that from your query letter they can...

    Started by crackery bumbletail‎, 02-27-2004 01:05 AM
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    crackery bumbletail
    02-27-2004, 11:08 PM Go to last post

  19. Query: Will this fly? Can you help make it fly?

    Will appreciate any and all help, advice, criticism, whatever. Thanks and sorry in advance for the longish post. The training program at the Air...

    Started by skk‎, 02-26-2004 05:09 AM
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    skk
    02-27-2004, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  20. Can I get away with this?

    My proposal has been rejected by three agents, is still out with two others, and I am sending it in to two more tomorrow. (All seven responded with...

    Started by John F‎, 02-26-2004 03:02 PM
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    John F
    02-27-2004, 08:25 PM Go to last post

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