I received a very enthusiastic and definite offer of representation from a prestigious agency, (AAR) two weeks ago. I accepted straight away. The agent was delighted by my response and said that a contract would be sent. Since then, nothing. I have sent an innocuous prod, (not wishing to appear impatient or pushy), and the agent said that he was very busy and would speak with me soon. Still nothing. Do agents change their minds after making an unequivocal offer, which is formally accepted? I'm scared to push.
Also, the offer and your acceptance constitute a verbal contract I believe. Which, if I'm correct, means they have to take you on or you might have legal recourse. It also means if someone else offers rep, you have to decline.
Have you had a similar experience which turned out badly, Terie? (Only if you want to say, obviously, but you mention 'personal experience'. Be useful to know if someone else had an offer which faded away?
I received a very enthusiastic and definite offer of representation from a prestigious agency, (AAR) two weeks ago. I accepted straight away. The agent was delighted by my response and said that a contract would be sent. Since then, nothing. I have sent an innocuous prod, (not wishing to appear impatient or pushy), and the agent said that he was very busy and would speak with me soon. Still nothing.
Thanks, Namatu and Waylander! Is that the agent you are still with, Waylander? Great to hear that the contract turned up after a wait.
Have you had a similar experience which turned out badly, Terie? (Only if you want to say, obviously, but you mention 'personal experience'. Be useful to know if someone else had an offer which faded away?