the perfect agent
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Mar. 24th, 2008 | 06:16 pm
mood:
bouncy
Just a few thoughts on the perfect agent, from my perspective. I know writers who need a hand-holding agent, one who calls every couple of weeks to chat, to pass along news about the publishing world. This is what I call a warm-and-fuzzy agent. Not for me.
I have two agents and both understand I don't need hand-holding, but one agent is decidedly *not* a warm-and-fuzzy kinda a guy. He's... different. The other is warmer and fuzzier, but still knows I don't need much attention. So, what do I want in the perfect agent?
1. Agent who reads everything I write and *gets* it.
2. Works like a dog to get it published.
3. If he/she doesn't get it, then sends me to an agent friend who might.
4. Gives me ideas for PR. (Not my best thing, PR.)
5. Knows people in New York. Important publishing industry people. And they like him/her.
6. Knows important people on the west coast. Important movie industry people. And they like him/her.
7. Has no people he/she hates in the industry (neither east or west coast) and no feuds ongoing.
8. Has good manners and no drinking/gambling/drug problem.
9. Has a good rep in the industry. Has important clients and makes a living on selling writing.
10. Okay, a little hand holding is nice...
Do I have this? Oh yeah! Especially between the two of them. Even better? One agent is also a published writer and knows the business from two fronts.
I am blessed.
Faith
