tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post6740279968520667026..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Performance ReviewsBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-59821490573600103072011-01-20T22:06:38.592-05:002011-01-20T22:06:38.592-05:00This is so nice - and so refreshing. Authors and ...This is so nice - and so refreshing. Authors and aspiring authors obviously appreciate that you share your knowledge and experience by taking so much time to blog, but it's super-nice to see this reminder that you do actually care about authors and don't just blog as an ego thing.<br /><br />That said, I started my own company last year (as an ego thing) and can safely say that lack of performance reviews is one of my top five favorite benefits of self-employment!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16995806117529635229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-76703820936062656532011-01-20T20:54:57.352-05:002011-01-20T20:54:57.352-05:00I agree. I think evaluations are healthy and produ...I agree. I think evaluations are healthy and productive. I give them and I can tell you that I give them a lot of thought. My goal is to help those who work for me do the best work of their lives. I want to know how I can help them achieve the goals we've agreed to. It's all about communicating. Right on girlfriend!Buffy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033283884801658206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-84489410270169003392011-01-20T20:38:36.030-05:002011-01-20T20:38:36.030-05:00My company has upwards and lateral "review&qu...My company has upwards and lateral "review" processes - it's been really helpful to open up communication in a structured way. I think you'll be pleased.Jeffe Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779020656676094853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-52466648404939091802011-01-20T14:13:30.640-05:002011-01-20T14:13:30.640-05:00Kristin:
I do touch base with my clients every ye...Kristin:<br /><br />I do touch base with my clients every year, especially if I see them in person, to discuss goals, etc and, frankly, I do try to talk to them frequently throughout the year to keep them updated. I think the trick though is that not all authors are comfortable having the "review" talk. They are happy to talk about what they want, but to really say to me, I wish you'd do this or change that, etc, etc can be difficult. My point here is that I think authors need to know that it's not only okay, but good to have that conversation.<br /><br />--jhfBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-15040928681156860422011-01-20T13:21:26.357-05:002011-01-20T13:21:26.357-05:00Must say, you sound like an awesome agent! As an e...Must say, you sound like an awesome agent! As an editor, it's great to know that there are wonderful, nurturing agents out there.Joanna Farrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468304842134528409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-12107792225412132432011-01-20T12:42:59.292-05:002011-01-20T12:42:59.292-05:00Every year my agent and I do a sort of "state...Every year my agent and I do a sort of "state of the union" talk, we go over what happened in the past year, highs and lows, goals for the coming year etc. It's a great way for me to set goals and share them and if there are any issues then we know they have been airedEileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967828178034612278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-19551494663503232622011-01-20T12:18:27.523-05:002011-01-20T12:18:27.523-05:00Is there a reason you couldn't set up somethin...Is there a reason you couldn't set up something like this with your clients? You could even include it in the contract when signing new ones. I'm sure most of your clients would be happy to oblige and let you know what you're doing well and what more they might need from you. It might even make them feel more comfortable doing the latter, by removing any fear that you might drop them if they have displeasure to voice.Kristin Laughtinhttp://kristinlaughtin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-53287291029243897282011-01-20T10:39:53.101-05:002011-01-20T10:39:53.101-05:00As anon 8:53 said, today's blog is refreshing....As anon 8:53 said, today's blog is refreshing. After scouring dozens of agent blogs over the past year, it sure seems like they can get too busy to keep up on this kind of service. Bet it's a tough juggling act though.<br /><br />Thanks for the insight!Sean Thomas Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145218775529432161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-67837531696620071332011-01-20T08:53:41.851-05:002011-01-20T08:53:41.851-05:00Just another reason why you're on the top of m...Just another reason why you're on the top of my list of agents to query :o) It's very refreshing to hear of an agent willing to make changes to better serve clients AND queriers. Commuication, respect, and honesty are very important to me- in all stages of the process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-87946225873973565492011-01-20T08:42:34.713-05:002011-01-20T08:42:34.713-05:00I would have tought that was done when an agent si...I would have tought that was done when an agent signed on a client. I'm surprised it isn't. It is so important to sit down and talk about where the author wants to go, and for the agent to inform the author where he/she hopes the author wants to go. Thank you for taking the time to listen to your followers and clients. It's feels good knowing you support our efforts. :-)Cynthia DiFilippo Elomaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690665731154250664noreply@blogger.com