tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post7567779941992720809..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: How the Intern Reads Your ProposalBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-51408357475534868422011-06-06T16:07:32.163-04:002011-06-06T16:07:32.163-04:00Nope. I've never heard someone complain about ...Nope. I've never heard someone complain about interns before. It wouldn't make sense because an INTERN is the one who discovered rapper Eminem, not Dr. Dre. Eminem said he left his demo with an intern & the intern went crazy over it and convinced Dr. Dre to listen. I read that in an Eminem interview for Vanity Fair magazine. Also, an ASSITANT is the one who requested TWILIGHT after reading it. And also, Harry Potter was published because of the publisher's 8 year old kid who asked her dad for more of the manuscript. I'm tempted to address my queries to the interns instead of agents because they're much, much nicer people (as you can tell from the attitude in the 1st comment) in general, whether they asks for partials or not.An Intern Discovered Eminem.http://www.internsrule.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-78465599274040855112010-07-02T09:34:35.893-04:002010-07-02T09:34:35.893-04:00but I'm english - these are all american jobs?...but I'm english - these are all american jobs? Any advice for england?vivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311877200571815943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-10286163763343222122010-07-01T20:29:29.513-04:002010-07-01T20:29:29.513-04:00You can find lots of internships and jobs in publi...You can find lots of internships and jobs in publishing at bookjobs.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-224172271872294022010-07-01T15:04:06.990-04:002010-07-01T15:04:06.990-04:00Thanks for that account :) How did you get an int...Thanks for that account :) How did you get an internship in the first place? I've been trying but no-one has responded to my emails. I've finished my Eng/Am Lit and creative writing degree with a first.. and I have other experience. Why won't anyone get back to me? :(<br /><br />AEBvivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311877200571815943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-9526565977615799072010-06-06T23:37:35.940-04:002010-06-06T23:37:35.940-04:00This post was amazing!!!!
And Inspiring for me!!!...This post was amazing!!!!<br /><br />And Inspiring for me!!! Recently I have started researching the publishing industry. Because I was so unsure of what I wanted to do with myself after highschool I started my college career as a business admin. major. <br /><br />I had no Idea what I wanted to do in business or if I wanted to do business at all but I figured that it was something I was good at and it would be a comfortable life. <br /><br />I never even considered that my joy of reading and writing translated into any career at all, until I came across a blog by an inspiring author.<br /><br />Following her blog led me through the authors journey and then it lead me to the agents, then to much much more. <br /><br />I have been diligently researching literary agents and publishing houses but today was the first time I'd actually read anything about the intern, and it got me curious. Going to your blog I saw just how I would be able to get into the publishing world and learn even more.<br /><br />Any way, sorry for rambling and great POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Nise Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16117900593238944409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-9346249604577581282010-06-06T23:27:42.595-04:002010-06-06T23:27:42.595-04:00I had two interns fall in love with my manuscript ...I had two interns fall in love with my manuscript and pitch it to the agent in charge. Ultimately, said agent passed, but bless those two for loving my characters! It gave me the umph I needed to carry on. Since then I've found an agent and ms. is currently being considered by 5 publishing houses. So exciting!Janet Trumblehttp://janettrumble.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-31223778706834414762010-06-06T22:03:19.633-04:002010-06-06T22:03:19.633-04:00Such fun reading about this from the other side of...Such fun reading about this from the other side of the table. Thanks!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-71748144718210032202010-06-06T14:23:39.178-04:002010-06-06T14:23:39.178-04:00Hi Lauren,
you're definitely off to a great st...Hi Lauren,<br />you're definitely off to a great start, because you get it! Especially nowadays, everyone starts as an intern, showing they're capable and motivated and able to handle whatever their boss wants of them. I began as an intern with an NHL team and that turned into a full-time job before I hopped over to Vancouver to work for the Olympics. <br />Best of luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-87443263053977972672010-06-05T09:30:46.821-04:002010-06-05T09:30:46.821-04:00I love your attitude and it does help to know! Ver...I love your attitude and it does help to know! Very best wishes as you go forward! The printed word matters now more than ever, I think.<br /><br />Cat BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-16138829757857161692010-06-05T08:40:13.643-04:002010-06-05T08:40:13.643-04:00Lauren,
Thank you for a great explanation. That ...Lauren,<br /><br />Thank you for a great explanation. That makes complete sense and is an example of God's Grace yet again.<br /><br />Time is one precious commodity. Agents have good reasons for interns. (This is a business after all.) Win/win for agent and intern, and for writers! We squander a lot of time as we slog up the learning curve, all so we can, one day, truly become <i>authors</i>. <br /><br />Knowing that we might have an extra chance along the way is encouraging!<br /><br />Much success to you!KC Frantzenhttp://www.maythek9spy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-34701204393591062162010-06-04T14:01:43.377-04:002010-06-04T14:01:43.377-04:00Thanks for your views. It is good to know what goe...Thanks for your views. It is good to know what goes on at in the agency. <br />Best of luckRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054306874904898496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-11285753810837457032010-06-04T12:29:21.464-04:002010-06-04T12:29:21.464-04:00I would be very happy if an intern read my stuff. ...I would be very happy if an intern read my stuff. Great explanation and good luck with school and your next interniship. :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-33661578916558757702010-06-04T08:08:24.822-04:002010-06-04T08:08:24.822-04:00I totally related to this post. I was an intern fo...I totally related to this post. I was an intern for a film producer in college and always felt a little guilty that I was the one making these decisions. I think you're right, though, that the intern is probably the most receptive audience.<br /><br />As for my track record, I rejected Pollock, but thought that Basquiat would make an awesome movie.Megan Frazer Blakemorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05696347974876943856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-15251674091694707962010-06-03T15:59:04.069-04:002010-06-03T15:59:04.069-04:00Uh ... that should read -"If you're the -...Uh ... that should read -"If you're the -one- who had to see my query letter,". Sorry. -GWGregory Paul Wilhelmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11116227530702972578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-55882796611621493242010-06-03T15:03:17.370-04:002010-06-03T15:03:17.370-04:00Hmm. I recently sent in a query to BookEnds. It wa...Hmm. I recently sent in a query to BookEnds. It was my second one ever. At the time, I foolishly believed I knew enough to send one in. However, after my third rejection I decided that I should probably learn a little more about them before I try again. That was a couple of weeks ago and after what I've learned so far, I feel totally embarrassed every time I look at that garbage that I inflicted upon those poor unsuspecting agents. And now I find out that it's possible that my horrible letter may have been seen by an unsuspecting intern! If you're the who had to see my query letter, let me just say how sorry I am that you had to read that ridiculous piece of trash. Hopefully you'll get the chance to see one of my better ones in the future. Once again ... Sorry Lauren.-GWGregory Paul Wilhelmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11116227530702972578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-20571780042909754402010-06-03T12:56:08.084-04:002010-06-03T12:56:08.084-04:00This makes me think that a want to be writer could...This makes me think that a want to be writer could learn alot from reading the slush pile at an agency for a few months. You see what cuts it and waht doesn't. <br /><br />When you get your next intern, can you have this person post regularly on your blog about her experience? The last one was pretty interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-84803718379485088382010-06-03T08:20:49.586-04:002010-06-03T08:20:49.586-04:00Wonderful post, Lauren! Good luck in your endeavo...Wonderful post, Lauren! Good luck in your endeavors!MAGollahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740642718595310949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-63516754381293070152010-06-03T07:28:42.908-04:002010-06-03T07:28:42.908-04:00Great post. Nice insider view of the publishing bi...Great post. Nice insider view of the publishing biz.Dell Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108158142730913238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-50029540774670261792010-06-03T06:17:07.683-04:002010-06-03T06:17:07.683-04:00Thanks for your great post Lauren. I found it fasc...Thanks for your great post Lauren. I found it fascinating to learn more about how the slush pile works. Good luck with your career. It sounds like you've gotten a lot of experience in publishing.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-72119755424300900002010-06-02T22:54:54.662-04:002010-06-02T22:54:54.662-04:00It's cool to know what goes on behind the scen...It's cool to know what goes on behind the scenes when a person is trying to publish. Thanks for the cool insight! Write on, Lauren!<br /><br />P.S. I'm following your blog now! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-78003756760381965822010-06-02T22:11:31.117-04:002010-06-02T22:11:31.117-04:00I am in complete disagreement: I am disappointed. ...I am in complete disagreement: I am disappointed. Does that mean that I don't think Lauren is a lovely, competent and literate young woman? No, it doesn't. And yet, it is almost comical, with all the other humiliations writers face, that this is the case. I like to think, after suffering over a manuscript, that the person who is reading and judging it, is bringing to bear the full weight of their professional experience, and is noting those paintstaking details of plot, character construction, and is nodding their head in approval, or disapproval, visibly twitching at its inconsistencies or digressions. When you submit, you are presenting an example of your life's work, hoping that it is recognized for its complexity, wit and style as much as adhering to proper narrative form--only to learn that a college student is judging it? If you were an aspiring Alain Ducasse and you had spent years at a culinary academy, and had even made banquets for esteemed members of the village, only to present your pièce de resistance to a sous-chef who was still chopping soup greens--wouldn't you sniff just un petit peu with indignation? <br /><br />If that doesn't actually disappoint you a little, even though it may, alternately, give your work the chance of being screened by a bright young thing, then you are either blithely lying to yourself or are completely inured against any disappointment, and there can be many in this industry. So put on a happy face. That's all you can do.<br /><br />That said, now that Lauren is leaving who is reading the partials?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781519259460626167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-91461702466843380122010-06-02T19:13:12.103-04:002010-06-02T19:13:12.103-04:00I loved this post. It put a whole different spin o...I loved this post. It put a whole different spin on this for me. Lauren, good luck in whatever you end up doing!Alli Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363202163419352155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-12113376240566053982010-06-02T19:12:44.941-04:002010-06-02T19:12:44.941-04:00Everybody -
Thanks so much for all of your encou...Everybody - <br /><br />Thanks so much for all of your encouragement! This was my favorite internship so far. I think rather than clouding or weathering my enthusiasm, the ladies at Bookends did an excellent job of amping it up! <br /><br />ps. I'll have to dig that hat out again...<br /><br />LaurenLauren Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266068053585607128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-33016428705012711112010-06-02T17:11:19.022-04:002010-06-02T17:11:19.022-04:00Thanks for the insight. Best of luck on your stud...Thanks for the insight. Best of luck on your studies and your career.Lisa_Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17238496789960349077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-75649592202847557002010-06-02T16:04:57.347-04:002010-06-02T16:04:57.347-04:00Awesome post! Very encouraging to writers everywhe...Awesome post! Very encouraging to writers everywhere. Best of luck on your studies and career!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654586812177663986noreply@blogger.com