tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141896152701041164.post7577427663669560677..comments2023-09-27T03:56:43.727-07:00Comments on Rose City Romance Writers: To Get An Agent...Or NotAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05880106055269169399noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141896152701041164.post-41972425733397249582009-02-04T18:02:00.000-08:002009-02-04T18:02:00.000-08:00Just got back from the day job and an overnight st...Just got back from the day job and an overnight stay in Portland. Finding the *right* agent is almost harder than finishing the manuscript :) Knowing your personal needs in a business partner and finding someone who will keep your spirits up is most important I think.<BR/><BR/>Terri, I can't wait to get back in print :D When I get that call, you'll hear me whooping clear across the city!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15767560505610292503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141896152701041164.post-27303448440363455382009-02-04T11:40:00.000-08:002009-02-04T11:40:00.000-08:00Having someone believe in you is a big deal and qu...Having someone believe in you is a big deal and quite worth 15%, IMO, and that's BEFORE we get to the contract negotiation part :)Jessa Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09569827979530923930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141896152701041164.post-76749795170287794222009-02-03T23:45:00.000-08:002009-02-03T23:45:00.000-08:00Business partner - exactly what I need and the rol...Business partner - exactly what I need and the role I want from an agent. Also, a first line of defense, someone to focus on the market so I can focus on the writing.<BR/><BR/>We're not gamblers - we're risk takers, willing to face challenges, living our passions...<BR/><BR/>The agent is practical part of the partnership - try not to spook them.therese patrick, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14624202282411832436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141896152701041164.post-57743281365500566112009-02-03T21:25:00.000-08:002009-02-03T21:25:00.000-08:00Su, having that kind of relationship with your age...Su, having that kind of relationship with your agents sounds like great. I can't wait to see you back in print. I'll be the first in line to get my signed copy.<BR/>You go, girl!Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162233044268346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8141896152701041164.post-48813206610676950982009-02-03T20:36:00.000-08:002009-02-03T20:36:00.000-08:00Interesting perspective on having an agent. What s...Interesting perspective on having an agent. What struck me again--even though I "knew" this--is that agents do a lot of work on a project, even if it doesn't sell. Just as authors do. Are we all just big-time gamblers...Genene Valleau, writing as Genie Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565138811080005830noreply@blogger.com