tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post3503223665358124921..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Reader Question: An Agent/Author DisagreementBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-29424309886138134952007-04-16T08:02:00.000-04:002007-04-16T08:02:00.000-04:00I think it all comes down to trust. You have to tr...I think it all comes down to trust. You have to trust your agent enough to follow their advice. Most authors I know are total control freaks, at least with their writing, so it's a huge leap of faith to give an agent that much control over their career. Having said that, however, I also believe if you CAN'T trust your agent for that kind of advice, you might want to be looking for a new agent.Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-87788845048941263582007-04-16T07:06:00.000-04:002007-04-16T07:06:00.000-04:00I want to begin by saying that my books would not ...I want to begin by saying that my books would not be on the shelves today without Jessica's editorial suggestions. I was having plot problems and didn't even realize it before she pointed them out. Once they were fixed, the book was ready to be placed in front of editors and within three months, we had an offer. As I write cozies, Jessica suggested I remove some of the "darker" sections of writing as those bits might conflict with the genre I was trying to fit into, but I really liked those parts. Still, I was guided by her wisdom and AFTER the books were sold, I mentioned those segments to my editor. The editor liked them and kept them in, so I was really happy. Jessica had made a three-book deal for me and I was able to sign with an editor that was willing to take some risks. What a win-win. I think it's best to be guided by your agent until the ink on the contract is dry. After that, you can fight for the parts of your book you feel strongly about. Good luck, friends!jbstanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839153589205692508noreply@blogger.com