tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post3910777262109552675..comments2023-11-03T07:01:16.104-05:00Comments on C. Hope Clark: Giveaway - The 2012 Guide to Literary AgentsHope Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-68476542421181051902011-09-25T10:47:02.792-05:002011-09-25T10:47:02.792-05:00Hope,
I haven't heard much gossip about agent...Hope,<br /><br />I haven't heard much gossip about agents, good or bad so I'll tell you about an experience I had while pitching to one at a local workshop. <br /><br />The agent had just done the speech during our luncheon and announced she was taking one of our writers as a client. When we met, directly after the luncheon, she told me the only reason she signed the writer was because the woman had a publisher ask for a rewrite and that was a sure sale. I couldn't help but think how unprofessional it was for her to tell me that. I guess she realized her error from the shocked look on my face. Needless to say, she never became my agent.KJ Bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559971493167078089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-41115674541228873002011-09-23T21:15:01.362-05:002011-09-23T21:15:01.362-05:00Congrats to you, Cathy Hall!
And thank you Hope f...Congrats to you, Cathy Hall!<br /><br />And thank you Hope for offering us all the opportunity. Much appreciated.Kevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-39995149421120457362011-09-23T21:12:58.446-05:002011-09-23T21:12:58.446-05:00The same sort of thing happened here at HHCC a few...The same sort of thing happened here at HHCC a few years ago. I saw it happen and was horrified as the deal went down in the men's room. The agent involved was not pleased. From what I heard those who had the pitch deal with him later in the day basically had a bad time of it because he was so annoyed and took it out on them instead of the offender.Kevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-90072067067990214422011-09-23T21:00:08.183-05:002011-09-23T21:00:08.183-05:00Oh wow - the toilet?Oh wow - the toilet?Hope Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-16471640983717462222011-09-23T17:02:19.069-05:002011-09-23T17:02:19.069-05:00I was at a SciFi Con for writers when I heard this...I was at a SciFi Con for writers when I heard this story from the agent's spouse. She was in the public toilet when a manuscript was thrust under the door. Not surprisingly the writer was immediately rejected by the agent and, as the word spread, by many more. For me the moral of the story is first contact is crucial and it shouldn't happen in the toilet.story takes timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016698205583015852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-80504474298974220032011-09-23T15:35:49.349-05:002011-09-23T15:35:49.349-05:00Just selfpublished my first book of poetry and as ...Just selfpublished my first book of poetry and as a mother of two and a fulltime student it is extremely hard to promote my book. Now I am currently working on my first book to my fictional series and feel like an agent would help greatly. Also, any extra knowledge would be highly helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-2447017793759564292011-09-23T09:12:39.410-05:002011-09-23T09:12:39.410-05:00As the publishing business becomes more complex, t...As the publishing business becomes more complex, there is always something new to learn. Having an agent is an advantage and an achievement. <br /><br />Hope, you are great for coming up with this give-away.Jackie DiGiovannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17206604983371917456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-51081652786842168012011-09-23T07:21:49.717-05:002011-09-23T07:21:49.717-05:00Hope,
The one misconception I have about agents i...Hope,<br /><br />The one misconception I have about agents is that they are only in it for the money. I would love for this book to turn my thoughts around on that point. Maybe it will help me get my motivation backā¦<br /><br />Thanks for such an awesome giveaway!JG319https://www.blogger.com/profile/17706139505427553414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-46218185865009752422011-09-22T12:54:20.584-05:002011-09-22T12:54:20.584-05:00Hope, I would love to win this book. I don't ...Hope, I would love to win this book. I don't know any gossip about agents - mostly because I know hardly anything about agents. I'm at a complete loss when it comes to agents so it sounds like I really need this book!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15092117102877690831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-6314323021675664322011-09-22T08:14:34.849-05:002011-09-22T08:14:34.849-05:00Wow! This could be just what I need to overcome my...Wow! This could be just what I need to overcome my fear of submitting to an agent--somehow rejection from a person seems worse than rejection from a publishing firm. I want to study the chapter on what NOT to write. Thanks, Hope, for all that you do in concrete ways to help writers and through the inspiration you provide.Joannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-4568827656061819482011-09-21T20:37:44.329-05:002011-09-21T20:37:44.329-05:00I'm sure incompetent agents exist, but the few...I'm sure incompetent agents exist, but the few I've encountered have won rave reviews from their clients, which carries a lot of weight with me. I'd love to win a copy of this, Hope ... and thanks for all you do!Judyhttp://www.judymillar.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-27428997527266331032011-09-21T18:57:58.175-05:002011-09-21T18:57:58.175-05:00Hope,
I could use this book right now. I'm fi...Hope,<br /><br />I could use this book right now. I'm finishing a YA project and have a non-fiction work in progress. What I haven't found is an agent who is comfortable pitching both books.<br /><br />Honestly, where do you start? There's so much information out there!!LuAnn Schindlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900198406300651790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-47787247638261465612011-09-21T17:45:24.316-05:002011-09-21T17:45:24.316-05:00I would like to won this book, because:
1. I love...I would like to won this book, because:<br />1. I love to win. Anything.<br />2. My writing itch is starting to return and this book just might be useful. :-)<br /><br />Thanks!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304258552185464265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-26625352436344455372011-09-21T17:06:56.802-05:002011-09-21T17:06:56.802-05:00Because you left the best story on my Facebook pag...Because you left the best story on my Facebook page! I tell EVERYONE about the Twizzler incident! Also because I have many more stories about the crazy things that kids do and would love to find an agent to help me along!TJ Benhamhttp://facebook.com/tjbenhamauthornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-2636521275135833782011-09-21T16:52:06.064-05:002011-09-21T16:52:06.064-05:00My last GUIDE was published in 2008, the year I lo...My last GUIDE was published in 2008, the year I lost faith in the process. Instead of chasing agents I concentrated on improving my writing. In the past three months I entered a few contests, won two of them, heard Jonathan Maberry speak at a writer's conference and I'm ready to rock and roll again. I'll sit down with a yellow market and make that 2011 GUIDE my own.Anne Schroederhttp://www.readanneschroeder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-91304775460890355592011-09-21T16:36:51.350-05:002011-09-21T16:36:51.350-05:00Great giveway, Hope!
The myth I've always hear...Great giveway, Hope!<br />The myth I've always heard about agents is that they are all failed writers with an axe to grind. (Like waiters in Hollywood are all actors.)<br />We, of course, see them differently, but a forming writer might believe this and try to do it on their own, which is even scarier to me.<br />Margaret<br />[ mtelsch (at) gmail dot com ]Margaret Telsch-Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18232829268059108108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-42675730618234574882011-09-20T22:36:03.277-05:002011-09-20T22:36:03.277-05:00Lorne
Well, tell me this. Are your chances better...Lorne<br /><br />Well, tell me this. Are your chances better in selling your hard-to-sell genres by yourself, or with an agent? Maybe you need to try agents and see.Hope Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-55915467992810612002011-09-20T22:07:14.979-05:002011-09-20T22:07:14.979-05:00I'm in a "close my eyes and point to a pl...I'm in a "close my eyes and point to a place on the page" kind of mood. I think this book would like to play the game with me.karen97https://www.blogger.com/profile/11428557998932097584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-87415673961048347172011-09-20T19:45:34.354-05:002011-09-20T19:45:34.354-05:00OK, Hope. First, great sales pitch! Seriously, ver...OK, Hope. First, great sales pitch! Seriously, very intriguing pitch for the book. Yet... I need the book because I remain a skeptic. I write what agents typically don't want to touch: poetry and literary non-fiction. I'm curious if there is anything in the book that would convince me that searching out an agent is a smart investment of my time.Lorne Danielhttp://lornedaniel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-67316649678437035342011-09-20T16:45:07.328-05:002011-09-20T16:45:07.328-05:00Hope,
I would like to win the 2012 Guide to Liter...Hope,<br /><br />I would like to win the 2012 Guide to Literary Agents, because I'm just getting started with my first novel and I would like to pursue the traditional route to publication. I've been researching agents, but I still haven't found the right one. I think this would be a great resource to not only find the right agent, but to learn how to contact that agent right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-91833372523272567642011-09-20T11:36:34.072-05:002011-09-20T11:36:34.072-05:00Margay
Keep in mind that agents do NOT handle the...Margay<br /><br />Keep in mind that agents do NOT handle the whole business side of things so you can write. They negotiate, they bridge the gap between you and the publisher, they make the contacts to sell your various rights, but they do not get in on the marketing or promotional side of things.Hope Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-34660006214762333772011-09-20T11:35:30.623-05:002011-09-20T11:35:30.623-05:00You are the answer to a prayer. Writing a book, bu...You are the answer to a prayer. Writing a book, but have no idea how to find or approach an agent. I could really use the help.annlouisetruschel@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-55505490346367485672011-09-20T10:54:48.134-05:002011-09-20T10:54:48.134-05:00I'd like to win this book so I can find someon...I'd like to win this book so I can find someone to handle the business end of things while I concentrate on writing. Plus, I'd love to read your article! Congratulations on that!<br /><br />Margay1122ATaolDOTcomMargay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-88053590115993298912011-09-20T05:46:46.728-05:002011-09-20T05:46:46.728-05:00Great giveaway. Simply put, I need the help.
Kev...Great giveaway. Simply put, I need the help.<br /><br /><br />Kevin<br />kevinrtipple@verizon.netKevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-81448108094874043842011-09-19T23:12:19.870-05:002011-09-19T23:12:19.870-05:00I love typos - 'soul catalyst'?
... also...I love typos - 'soul catalyst'? <br /><br />... also had a wonderful time at the chat on Sunday<br /><br />... so I managed to score a publisher all by my Self for my first book. I sweated through the contract, thankfully it was a very basic one, and I'm now hustling my bustle in the 'selling it' department. I didn't plan it this way, but the publisher got back to me before the agents did! Go figure.<br /><br />... I always want to know more though ... and I will certainly consider shoe-horning this book into the budget, if I don't win it here that is.<br /><br />widdershinsfirst @ gmail dot comwiddershinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205462833259334647noreply@blogger.com