Hi all! It's been a long time but I'm popping in to say hi!
Fuschia I also have a "write" in my email. I love it honestly.
PUTTPUTT I SAW YOUR NEWS I AM SCREAM!!
midazolam - I'm so sorry you're going through this . If it helps you feel any better, I just left my last agent (amicably), and everything is fine on my end. Will update you guys when the time is right
If you are feeling any hesitation, I would honestly ask to chat with her about it and express those frustrations, especially if it's turnaround time which is a big or biggest issue. If it goes deeper than that, which you hint that it does (not to say turnaround time isn't an issue, IT IS A MAJOR ONE) and there are other problems like not agreeing on editorial direction, her not providing you adequate records of where your book has been submitted, not being open about communication in general, her not having the best connections or savvy to place your book with the best editors....remember, your agent works for YOU, and while it is a partnership, they are taking 15%+ of your cut. You have no obligation to stay if your gut is saying go, but based on what you've told us, I would consider trying to work things out first. You can still leave, of course, but it might be worth trying. Alexa Donne actually has a great series of videos on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6RybyINmIE
Yes, it is an extremely hard business, but it's why having the right agent is so, so important. They don't guarantee you sales, of course, but the best agents know who to pitch you to and utilize their connections to find the best fit for you and your books. You should feel very comfortable with and empowered by your agent, whoever it is.
Fuschia I also have a "write" in my email. I love it honestly.
PUTTPUTT I SAW YOUR NEWS I AM SCREAM!!
midazolam - I'm so sorry you're going through this . If it helps you feel any better, I just left my last agent (amicably), and everything is fine on my end. Will update you guys when the time is right
If you are feeling any hesitation, I would honestly ask to chat with her about it and express those frustrations, especially if it's turnaround time which is a big or biggest issue. If it goes deeper than that, which you hint that it does (not to say turnaround time isn't an issue, IT IS A MAJOR ONE) and there are other problems like not agreeing on editorial direction, her not providing you adequate records of where your book has been submitted, not being open about communication in general, her not having the best connections or savvy to place your book with the best editors....remember, your agent works for YOU, and while it is a partnership, they are taking 15%+ of your cut. You have no obligation to stay if your gut is saying go, but based on what you've told us, I would consider trying to work things out first. You can still leave, of course, but it might be worth trying. Alexa Donne actually has a great series of videos on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6RybyINmIE
Yes, it is an extremely hard business, but it's why having the right agent is so, so important. They don't guarantee you sales, of course, but the best agents know who to pitch you to and utilize their connections to find the best fit for you and your books. You should feel very comfortable with and empowered by your agent, whoever it is.
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