tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post1252973107526855311..comments2023-10-26T04:41:30.913-05:00Comments on Julie Jarnagin: Agent SearchAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02512158365021041194noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-39221880072267200942010-06-10T11:12:26.198-05:002010-06-10T11:12:26.198-05:00I ask myself the same questions. I also wonder wha...I ask myself the same questions. I also wonder what kind of relationship does this agent have with the editors I'm targeting? Not something I have the answers for, but I want them!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-88924201886783411732010-06-09T10:12:23.480-05:002010-06-09T10:12:23.480-05:00I haven't gone looking yet, but I have kept a ...I haven't gone looking yet, but I have kept a file of potential candidates--basically from word of mouth and whether or not I enjoyed books they represent.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-22514534842468419652010-06-08T14:25:36.165-05:002010-06-08T14:25:36.165-05:00Ahhh yes ... we're in the same boat! :) I'...Ahhh yes ... we're in the same boat! :) I've emailed a few author friends who know the agents and know my writing too - they've had some indispensable insight as to what agents would work well with my genre/style. That's been a big help. Otherwise, my main source of research is reading books they currently represent that share my genre - at least that way I'm educated on what attracts them. Hopefully! :)Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-76715169620829410672010-06-05T21:42:17.762-05:002010-06-05T21:42:17.762-05:00Ah, good luck at the conference! Most of my agent ...Ah, good luck at the conference! Most of my agent research was through the Writer's Market book and basically Googling particular agents to see if they had any interviews or articles available. I LOVE it when agents have blogs. Makes it way easier to get a feel for their likes/dislikes. Well, hope the conference goes bueno!Samantha Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15712749844855298929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-64708278749854652812010-06-04T12:01:00.276-05:002010-06-04T12:01:00.276-05:00Thanks for your encouragement over at my blog. I a...Thanks for your encouragement over at my blog. I appreciate it very much!<br />I'm sorry I can't offer any personal advice on securing an agent. Agentquery.com is helping me find possible contenders, as well as Writer's Market.<br />Good luck, and keep us posted!Lauren F. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934796581125939821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-6713099050866031112010-06-03T07:27:45.278-05:002010-06-03T07:27:45.278-05:00Blessings in your search, Julie. It's daunting...Blessings in your search, Julie. It's daunting. Because even if you think you find the agent who is perfect for you, they may not be taking new clients or may not feel that they can sell your story. So, narrowing it down helps, but persevering is key.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-17548993345273793202010-06-02T19:48:09.270-05:002010-06-02T19:48:09.270-05:00Yes PRAY! I had a horrible agent years ago and I d...Yes PRAY! I had a horrible agent years ago and I do not initiate any contact with an agent without some serious one on one with the Lord. Good luck to you! I really believe we need more 'clean teen'. Hey! Maybe that can be your tagline?Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-22521106626066744132010-06-02T12:55:21.257-05:002010-06-02T12:55:21.257-05:00I read the blogs and I try to research what they r...I read the blogs and I try to research what they represent and find where mine fit it. BUt when I went to my last conference and met with some, ultimately, it is their personality that does it for me. For example, the owner of Wordserve (Johnson) was the nicest guy! He listened and reassured the writers and had a great sense of humor! That goes a long way for me.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-34480544649475071682010-06-01T12:46:26.950-05:002010-06-01T12:46:26.950-05:00That's some great preparation for finding an a...That's some great preparation for finding an agent. I am working on this, too, because I want to know who to request an appointment with at the conference. <br /><br />I read the agent blogs and tried to read interviews with them as well. I've also come across agents by looking in books of authors I like. A lot of times they name their agent, so it's a great way to find new ones.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-74063072583355532852010-06-01T12:23:07.769-05:002010-06-01T12:23:07.769-05:00These are great questions to be asking when lookin...These are great questions to be asking when looking for an agent. <a href="http://caseylmccormick.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Casey McCormick</a> writes some great Agent Spotlights that can be helpful, as well. I definitely look at the agents who represent authors and books I love, because my writing tends to follow the same vein.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-86260029939720544992010-06-01T11:25:47.508-05:002010-06-01T11:25:47.508-05:00I have been reading agent blogs and I am currently...I have been reading agent blogs and I am currently working on my first query. I think God will lead me as He has all along. It's an exciting process but I'm also scared. It's a good idea to take a look at someone else's successful query to get a feel for what an agent likes to see. <br />I wish I were attending the conference - have a blast!Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-25686133405627072302010-06-01T10:33:41.013-05:002010-06-01T10:33:41.013-05:00Julie,
I'm with Cathy. Great comment. I'm...Julie,<br /><br />I'm with Cathy. Great comment. I'm also with you, praying about and researching agents.<br /><br />It can be daunting at times, but I'm trusting in God and working hard.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4757067787158700689.post-65716169809580735932010-06-01T10:28:03.217-05:002010-06-01T10:28:03.217-05:00Hi Julie,
Well that's a good question. I star...Hi Julie, <br />Well that's a good question. I started querying agents long before I ever attended one conference, so you're already a step ahead. I think the biggest piece of advice I could give you is to really pray about it. You are going to be trusting this person with your work, your career, a big part of your life. You want to know that they are going to make the best decisions for you, and that they believe in you. Communication is really important as well, and of course, you have to like each other. Face to face appointments are great for getting an initial feel. I was very fortunate in already having had some online communication with Rachelle before she even became an agent, so when she offered me representation, we sort of already 'knew' each other. Of course it doesn't always happen that way. Keep researching and asking questions, and trust that when you do get the call, it's going to be the agent God has for you!Catherine Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075571140881352399noreply@blogger.com