Are people really that clueless? This saddens me a little, until I remember less competition when the time comes since people don't know how to research.
Have you ever considered looking for potential new clients through online writing sites, particularly ones for cell phones? The reason I ask this is because I write on two sites: textnovel.com and mobamingle.com. I use my cell to compose each page online because I don't have a computer yet. I've completed one novel, I have over 100 fans following me on mobamingle, and 3000+ views. I'm just wondering if you, or any other agent, would ever take the time to browse work on there. I need to know if I'm wasting my time with it. I have the ability to submit a query letter because I have copy & paste, but I don't have the ability to attach any manuscripts if I ever made it past that first step. Get what I mean? Or am I just rambling? Lol...
"What a coincidence! I've chosen YOU to clean my apartment, walk my dog and then dash out to the liquor store for me!
After that I would like a nice light dinner, homemade with all organic ingredients accompanied by a nice French Shiraz, then a deep tissue foot massage before you run my bath (Don't forget the add mare's milk so my skin stay silky soft).
While I am bathing, you can tidy up before you ask my permission to go home, which I will refuse. I mean... honestly! There's still the laundry to do. Don't make me discipline you with the ping pong paddle again! Serf!"
Keep your comments succinct. Any comment that runs longer than 100 words is generally too long.
If you're commenting more than three times a day, it's too much.
Civility is enforced. Spelling/grammar mistakes may be pointed out ONLY in the blog post itself, not in any of the ensuing commenter's contributions.
If your comment doesn't show up, it's most likely that Blogger ate it. Try posting again using a GoogleID. (comment moderation is on only for older posts)
Well, you know, we're supposed to make the agent feel special, aren't we?
ReplyDeleteIf wishes were horses then beggars would ride...
ReplyDeleteI have chosen you to make me laugh at 7:07 pm eastern time.
ReplyDeleteI bet you feel honored. Did he/she sign you? ;-)
ReplyDeleteLOL. That's a little bit like saying "I have chosen you to carry my child." Creepy!
ReplyDeleteMy response, if I were you:
ReplyDelete"Me?!!? Little (young) me?!?"
*Delete*.
Well, I have. You got a problem with that?
ReplyDeleteLucky you!
ReplyDeleteAre people really that clueless? This saddens me a little, until I remember less competition when the time comes since people don't know how to research.
ReplyDeletemwuahuahauh
Oh, wow. I should have thought of that!!!
ReplyDeleteWhere do people come up with this stuff???
ReplyDeleteToo funny!
Yikes! No ego troubles there :)
ReplyDeleteSucking up, or an overabundance of confidence?
ReplyDeleteOr both?
LOL, can we DO that?
ReplyDeleteLove the new tagline...
ReplyDeleteHave you ever considered looking for potential new clients through online writing sites, particularly ones for cell phones? The reason I ask this is because I write on two sites: textnovel.com and mobamingle.com. I use my cell to compose each page online because I don't have a computer yet. I've completed one novel, I have over 100 fans following me on mobamingle, and 3000+ views. I'm just wondering if you, or any other agent, would ever take the time to browse work on there. I need to know if I'm wasting my time with it. I have the ability to submit a query letter because I have copy & paste, but I don't have the ability to attach any manuscripts if I ever made it past that first step. Get what I mean? Or am I just rambling? Lol...
ReplyDeleteAnd you may have already won a million dollars!!!
ReplyDelete:-P
(Of course, now you have the title for your memoir, should you ever write one.)
I didn't know we were allowed to say that!
ReplyDeleteJanet, I've chosen you to be my agent. You'll really like me. :)
I love the line from "Garp" (movie, admittedly):
ReplyDelete"He seems like a nice man. I think I'll let him publish my book".
(Paraphrase!)
This is what happens when extreme introverts Try Too Hard.
ReplyDeleteThe psychic told me my agent would have the initials JR, so please contact me for an interview in case you're the one.
ReplyDeleteThat subject line just screams that the book will be pretentious drivel, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteLook into the spinning hypno-disc I got from Johnson, Smith & Co......
ReplyDeleteEmail author: clueless.
ReplyDeleteMe: speechless. (Well, between giggles and head shaking, that is)
I'm surprised it got through the spam filter.
ReplyDeleteWell aren't you the lucky one...
ReplyDeleteProbably just a misunderstanding...
ReplyDeleteLOL
We actually got that one too.
ReplyDeleteI have chosen you to
ReplyDelete-give me a job
-accept me into your university
-award me an Osacar
-help me get my lottery winnings from the Nigerian government.
LOL
ReplyDeleteWeelll, it did get your attention, the wrong kind of attention ...
Don't you feel special, Janet? You are the Chosen One! Now, go find that amulet before the world explodes. :-)
ReplyDeleteSomeone on Twitter had the same query, but she also tweeted the first line of the query:
ReplyDeleteDear Ladies and Gentlemen
How many agents are we allowed to choose, anyway? Is this guy hogging them all?
Congratulations, Janet! You must be thrilled.
ReplyDeleteHow about, "I want you to be my Binky Urban" :)
ReplyDeleteReply:
ReplyDelete"What a coincidence! I've chosen YOU to clean my apartment, walk my dog and then dash out to the liquor store for me!
After that I would like a nice light dinner, homemade with all organic ingredients accompanied by a nice French Shiraz, then a deep tissue foot massage before you run my bath (Don't forget the add mare's milk so my skin stay silky soft).
While I am bathing, you can tidy up before you ask my permission to go home, which I will refuse. I mean... honestly! There's still the laundry to do.
Don't make me discipline you with the ping pong paddle again! Serf!"
There... that ought to take care of that.
Unless she's Anne Rice.
Did the letter end with "bim salabim?" Sheesh! I have chosen Jon Hamm as my new pillow - alas, I have no powers and a husband.
ReplyDeleteI laughed.
ReplyDelete