tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post2821826997730330997..comments2024-03-08T20:41:23.825-08:00Comments on Author Heather McCorkle: What Kind of Agent do You Want?Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-77731714623833109252014-06-06T21:31:16.969-07:002014-06-06T21:31:16.969-07:00It can be quite painful true, but it can also be r...It can be quite painful true, but it can also be rewarding. The important thing to remember is that we have options, which is one of the awesome things about the industry today. Best of luck to you!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-50023834854938103072014-06-05T09:11:37.913-07:002014-06-05T09:11:37.913-07:00This is great advice for those stil seeking a lit ...This is great advice for those stil seeking a lit agent. But as the market is changing, more and more authors are going indie, myself included! I'm just so over the whole agent and traditional publishing thing. Many of them are lovely, but boy, the often painful process of landing one is draining! :o) But good luck with your queries!D. U. Okonkwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900694425526387930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-9097223710756087242014-06-04T18:59:21.031-07:002014-06-04T18:59:21.031-07:00That's an excellent point! I've met some a...That's an excellent point! I've met some agents that I would not have had that rapport with. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-59614776027768861152014-06-04T16:39:47.089-07:002014-06-04T16:39:47.089-07:00Heather, this is such great advice. I'll also ...Heather, this is such great advice. I'll also add that I think it's wise to sign with an agent who you aren't afraid of. It's nice to be able to email them with questions or concerns, without feeling awkward.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-77135569372831012172014-06-04T06:36:58.722-07:002014-06-04T06:36:58.722-07:00So very true!So very true!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-74376120055543112042014-06-04T06:36:40.479-07:002014-06-04T06:36:40.479-07:00I learned that one the hard way. Talked to clients...I learned that one the hard way. Talked to clients after and really had regrets last time. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-4434376212489213702014-06-04T06:06:14.267-07:002014-06-04T06:06:14.267-07:00This is great! As with most relationships in life,...This is great! As with most relationships in life, just because one works for someone else doesn't mean it will work for you and vise versa. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-48281200659976951222014-06-04T04:30:14.891-07:002014-06-04T04:30:14.891-07:00Great idea to see what authors are saying about th...Great idea to see what authors are saying about their agent. And yes, it's so important to be sure the fit is right before signing with an agent.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com