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Comment on Working with multiple literary agents by Robin Mizell

Robin Mizell — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:40:06 +0000

You’re welcome, Marsha. I was worried that my explanation was too convoluted to follow. I’m glad it made some sense.

Comment on Working with multiple literary agents by Marsha

Marsha — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:21:35 +0000

Thanks for explaining the possible benefits and pitfalls for the author, especially in terms of maintaining a positive, productive relationship with an agent.

Comment on Literary agents who accept queries only from previously published authors by March Manuscripting: Some Links on Agenting | Hallie Tibbetts

March Manuscripting: Some Links on Agenting | Hallie Tibbetts — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:57:37 +0000

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Comment on I love poetry, but… by Robin Mizell

Robin Mizell — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:54:02 +0000

The Poets & Writers website indicates these two agencies handle poetry, but it's probable that the poets or estates they represent were well known and already established with excellent publishers long before requiring the agencies' services: Georges Borchardt, Inc. Bill Clegg of William Morris Endeavor STOP! READ THIS: If you think your poetry is the exception, don't simply contact these agencies. Please take a few weeks to conduct further research, and try to understand the market before forging ahead. You won't regret acquiring the knowledge. You must be willing to do the essential preliminary work if you hope to succeed at having your poetry published. Try reading the following useful information first: Victoria Strauss -- Literary Agents for Poets? Why Poets Should Not Seek Literary Agents Poets.org: Writing and Publishing FAQ

Comment on Credibility matters to me by Robin Mizell

Robin Mizell — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:23:39 +0000

There was a time when a writer was able to use a pseudonym in a situation that called for a do-over. Not so much anymore. Now, imagine the growth potential for a business creating alternate author identities and erasing the digital trails leading to previously published books. I’ll need new and better ways to dig up the dirt. How disheartening.

Comment on Credibility matters to me by Mike

Mike — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:25:42 +0000

This reminds me of the old days when we pondered whether an outing was a “date date.”

It happened. One doesn’t get to do it over.

Comment on Robin Mizell Ltd: 2012 agency statistics by Robin Mizell

Robin Mizell — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:49:22 +0000

Hi, Diane. Thanks for asking. It was nice of Janice to share this post with you. I should have included a link to my agency's website, RobinMizell.com, where you'll find a checklist of the information I'd need from you in a query email. With your first seven novels, you've established a record of sales that the biggest publishers would use to determine whether to invest in your eighth novel. They like to see that you've been able to sell at least 10,000 copies of your most recently published novel. Small publishers don't have the same expectations, nor, as you've learned, do you need an agent to submit your manuscript to them for consideration. Knowing exactly how an agent gets paid for his or her work and how much time the work takes helps alleviate certain misunderstandings, I think. I'm sorry things haven't gone well in your experience.

Comment on Robin Mizell Ltd: 2012 agency statistics by Diane Mechem Kinser

Diane Mechem Kinser — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 02:19:57 +0000

I have traditionally published, small press published and self-published, seven historical novels currently in print. I would love to have an agent but have had two very negative experiences. I’d love to elaborate, but only if you want to hear. Would you like to look at one of my in-print novels and see if you would like to represent me for the eighth historical novel? Your site was referred to me by Janice Williams who was the small-press I worked with, very happily, but is no longer in business.
Diane Mechem Kinser (Titles”I Owe My Soul: The Black Diamond Covenant” et al.)

Comment on Which literary publications get the most attention online? by Robin Mizell

Robin Mizell — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 02:34:49 +0000

Just noticed eSCENE, Walter Cummins' annual compilation of the best works published in literary journals.