tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post8086305533018104582..comments2024-03-29T10:54:24.714-04:00Comments on KILLER HOBBIES: On the Road to Royalties, Part OneBetty Hechtmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-1110120597160453632010-02-04T10:27:58.543-05:002010-02-04T10:27:58.543-05:00Yes, Monica, no one really talks about it, but it&...Yes, Monica, no one really talks about it, but it's a part of the business. And it wasn't easy and it still isn't (because you forget when you sign the contract that your relationship will continue as long as some of your books are in print). But, it was the right thing to do.Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-56578644838841394782010-02-04T10:11:47.328-05:002010-02-04T10:11:47.328-05:00Joanna, you made an excellent point. I had to fir...Joanna, you made an excellent point. I had to fire an agent and, after the hard struggle just to acquire one, that was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. But it was necessary and a good move.Monica Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722045113589668612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-76257080933675955072010-02-03T16:33:10.326-05:002010-02-03T16:33:10.326-05:00Gosh, Monica, I wish I'd read this when I star...Gosh, Monica, I wish I'd read this when I started out. You are so right: conferences and conventions are a great spot to meet an agent. Also, no one tells you when you are a newbie that a bad agent is worse than no agent at all! It's just after you've been in the business that you hear the horror stories, and you realize how bad representation can be a real problem. Great post.Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-55567329527616585372010-02-03T16:28:54.287-05:002010-02-03T16:28:54.287-05:00Well done post. You gave good reasons for a pre p...Well done post. You gave good reasons for a pre published author to find an agent. The points you made about small publishers and self publishing were right on.Betty Hechtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-90279145770639776242010-02-03T15:21:37.461-05:002010-02-03T15:21:37.461-05:00Great information. Thanks for sharing.Great information. Thanks for sharing.signlady217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-1425737903171806562010-02-03T14:28:18.587-05:002010-02-03T14:28:18.587-05:00I agree heartily about the many joys of writing, f...I agree heartily about the many joys of writing, from getting that great idea to watching it form well on paper to finishing it to finding a good agent -- every stage is a triumph worth celebrating!Monica Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722045113589668612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-6807753854806272762010-02-03T12:01:38.130-05:002010-02-03T12:01:38.130-05:00What an excellent description, Monica, of the begi...What an excellent description, Monica, of the beginning of a process that can be challenging--yet definitely rewarding in many ways. Everyone reading this who wants to be published someday, but isn't yet, should take note! Looking forward to the next installment.Linda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-48206490559330179232010-02-03T07:52:40.566-05:002010-02-03T07:52:40.566-05:00Good post! I've tweeted this one...
Elizabeth...Good post! I've tweeted this one...<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a> <br /><a href="http://www.mysteryloverskitchen.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com