Agent wants phone call without having read manuscript (???)

Miss Plum · Aug 10, 2010

Hi, guys

I'm not complaining, but I am puzzled.

An agent requested my partial + synopsis, and a day later -- without reading the full ms -- she asked for a phonecall appointment. She sent a quickie follow-up e-mail to say Oh yeah, and please send the complete ms.

Ever hear of anything like this? I'm wondering what to expect. It seems unusual.

Axler · Aug 10, 2010

Well...the best way to find out is to call her.

katiemac · Aug 10, 2010

This is why you want your materials to be top-notch when you send. Also a good case of the synopsis doing its job.

Good luck!

Lauretta · Aug 10, 2010

Besto of luck, it sounds amazing!

Parametric · Aug 10, 2010

Sounds to me like it could be an R&R in the works. Partials often reflect the full, so if she sees a particular problem in the partial, she doesn't necessarily need to read the full to know that she wants an R&R. That's my take, anyway.

Old Hack · Aug 10, 2010

It's not uncommon. Agents not only have to love the books they sell, they also have to be able to work with the writers they represent. And the only way they can judge if that's a possibility is to talk with the writers before they sign up.

AngelaA · Aug 10, 2010

I got "the call" before the agent had finished reading my ms...she was only about half way through when she decided that she wanted to snag me and start working with me.

Jamesaritchie · Aug 10, 2010

My first agent called after reading only three or four pages of my manuscript. It happens.

Paranormal_Writer · Aug 10, 2010

What other people have said. It DOES happen. My agent sent me the contract after only reading a partial. I hadn't even finished writing the book!

Goodluck - I hope the phone call goes well.

Miss Plum · Aug 10, 2010

Thanks, all. I'll be prepared for all outcomes, and I'll let you know how it goes.

cspradbery · Aug 10, 2010

Ditto above - my agent called me halfway through the manuscript to arrange a meeting. It can only be a positive sign, even if she's already after revisions. Come back and let us know how it goes!

TrixieLox · Aug 11, 2010

Yep, my agent called me before she finished the end of my book and arranged a meeting so can't be anything but good.

Miss Plum · Aug 11, 2010

Whoa. The first thing out of her mouth: "We want to make an offer . . ."

ETA: A few details from me would probably help. It was a graphic novel project, and my proposal was pretty thorough. The agent got hooked on the artwork.

Thanks all for your encouragement and congrats! I'll let you know what I decide . . . I've nudged the others.

Bubastes · Aug 11, 2010

Way to go!

Preacher'sWife · Aug 11, 2010

Congrats! Let us know how it goes.

cate townsend · Aug 11, 2010

Awesome news! Like so many others here, my agent set up a call and offered before finishing the MS.

Ryan_Sullivan · Aug 11, 2010

Congrats!

Paranormal_Writer · Aug 11, 2010

Seriously well done, that's awesome news! Now go and celebrate!

Mr. Anonymous · Aug 11, 2010

Congrats, and good luck with the others! I'm sure more offers will follow.

Collectonian · Aug 11, 2010

Awesomness, congrats!

honeysock · Aug 11, 2010

Well done, well done!!! *clap clap clap*

cspradbery · Aug 12, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS! Such a good story, you must be over the moon.

heyjude · Aug 12, 2010

Congratulations! That's so exciting!

Snowstorm · Aug 12, 2010

Holy cats, congratulations!

augusto · Aug 12, 2010

Those things just don't happen. Congrats!!!

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