Comments on: Who Does Your Agent Love?

By: Kimberley Payne

Kimberley Payne — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:31:01 +0000

I have a little poem I say with my kids at night:

I ask, “How much do I love you?”
They respond, “Up to God!”

I ask, “When will I stop loving you?”
They respond, “Never!”

I ask, “What could you possibly do to make me stop loving you?”
They respond, “Nothing”

I ask, “Why do I love you?”
and before they can respond I answer, “Just because you are you. It’s not what you say, it’s not what you do, it’s just because you are you!”

Hmm, I’m wondering if this would work for an agent?

By: LeAnne Hardy

LeAnne Hardy — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:42:46 +0000

I don’t think I would make a good agent. I am drawn to writers who grapple with tough issues that rock the boat. Trouble is, they are a hard to sell.

By: LaShaunda

LaShaunda — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:01:38 +0000

I have to agree with Miss Britt. I love new comers too. There’s nothing like the excitement of a new writer promoting their new book.

I love pushing new books.

By: Gina Sikkema

Gina Sikkema — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:00:08 +0000

Well said. As a retired teacher I can relate to your comments. All of the children were special to me, except the ones who had ability but didn’t try to improve.
If I were an agent, the writer who would most appeal to me would be the one who accepts criticism well, and is willing to respond to the advice of those who have had the experience of working with many people.

By: Janet Ursel

Janet Ursel — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:12:26 +0000

The word I use to describe books I really love is resonance. It has a great story, characters you love or love to hate, prose that slides down like a gourmet dessert, but more than that, it has some depth. The author has grappled with some of the heartbreaking difficulties of life and done so with a transparent honesty. And yet, through confusion and pain, we have broken through to a victory.

It’s similar to the feeling you get after eating a meal that was both incredibly delicious and yet nutritionally well-balanced. There’s a deep-seated satisfaction and you know you won’t get hungry again for quite a while.

So the client that would most appeal to me would be the one writing that kind of book. Something about being delighted in many ways at once really appeals to me.

By: pat jeanne davis

pat jeanne davis — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:23:51 +0000

Wendy, your insightful and honest remarks here have been an encouragement to me as I pursue publication with a first novel. I think as an agent the client in crisis would be the more appealing one to support and encourage.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:36:47 +0000

This was a very encouraging blog post! Thank you.

By: Leslie Nease

Leslie Nease — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:43:50 +0000

Thank you so much for this insight! Sometimes it’s tough being the new kid in town…this was very encouraging! xo

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:44:04 +0000

If I were an agent, I would relish in working with the newcomers. It is so exciting to be instrumental in someone’s growth and success. Guiding a wide-eyed newbie into uncharted territory, exploring new marketing angles to get their book selling- I can’t wait to be guided!:)

By: Sylvia Bambola

Sylvia Bambola — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:23:37 +0000

Great post! I feel so blessed to be part of Books & Such!