tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post5597456661189600795..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Knowing Your BrandBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-25388409395638969262014-11-24T18:54:59.706-05:002014-11-24T18:54:59.706-05:00Another piece of this is how you COMPORT yourself....Another piece of this is how you COMPORT yourself. Online and in person, if you behave collegially and politely it makes a difference; I've had extended exchanges with more than one dream-worthy agent thus far, and the most recent one specifically commented that working with people like me, even on only a first-read basis (this was her "pass" message to me) was what made her love her job. I was sorry not to nab that agent, but it was no insult that we closed with "I look forward to calling you the author who got away."<br /><br />We've all seen the horror stories about writers who behave rudely and end up publicly shamed online for their troubles. It's not the worst thing in the world to consider the opposite force - that good behavior might have its rewards. Even if it's not getting one particular agent, getting a good reputation is worthwhile.DLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08768285199864217885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-63669047145191685252014-11-24T13:21:41.533-05:002014-11-24T13:21:41.533-05:00Dear Ms. Faust,
I truly appreciate this post. I...Dear Ms. Faust,<br />I truly appreciate this post. I'm wondering if you could elaborate a bit on the flip side. What does it say about an agent or editor who (after meeting in person) fails to communicate in any manner to a writer? After pitching at several conferences sometimes I'm left...baffled. In my mind, a professional courtesy is to simply respond in some way, even if months later. Short and sweet does the trick. I've started to consider (or maybe it's a light bulb.)that the vast business of publishing has a dark side. As a writer, I enjoy wordsmithing so, most of the time, practicing my craft keeps me smiling. (I'm generally, a glass half-full kind of person.) I move on pretty quick after rejections, but I do wonder, why many times "no response" is considered okay? I'm just sort of curious. I look at pitching as a job interview and take the time to look and act professionally, so the "no response" is confusing.<br />Any of your thoughts would be terrific.<br />Thanks so much,<br />Tricia Q.Tricia Quinnieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02359436964542780815noreply@blogger.com