tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post4480558595572167073..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Notifying other agents of an R&RJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-74666820772575454952018-07-10T18:31:42.214-04:002018-07-10T18:31:42.214-04:00NORMAN?
The tough part of major revisions is decid...NORMAN?<br />The tough part of major revisions is deciding when to stop. While writing the third book in the series I realized that I had to make some fundamental changes to my earlier MC in order for the plot of the later book to work. Those changes were easy because they were my idea and they served the story. <br />I’m tightening up the first fifty pages on the first book. It’s not my idea and I’m cutting some fun stuff, which hurts. Kill my darlings, kill my darlings. In that version I’m happily stripping down the story in order to woo an agent (slutty of me, I know). At the same time I’m trying to gauge when to preserve what I love. <br />It’s kind of like the sex worker visited by an old sweetheart. How much is business and how much is pleasure?<br />The contests here have taught me a lot about cutting to improve the story so I’m hoping to be pleasantly surprised by the results. <br />Maybe that old lover needs a little razzle-dazzle. Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941043145591116608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-8752877958640810602018-07-10T16:06:38.844-04:002018-07-10T16:06:38.844-04:00Thanks for the encouragement, Karen!Thanks for the encouragement, <b>Karen</b>!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324408700941398495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-82759930947135690362018-07-10T15:17:26.666-04:002018-07-10T15:17:26.666-04:00Amy Johnson, an author friend recently told me tha...<b>Amy Johnson</b>, an author friend recently told me that when you're that close, it becomes a when, not an if. Keep submitting. Keep querying. And once you get signed, show them that other MS!Karen McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640324898284007337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-87335894468983121452018-07-10T15:02:43.604-04:002018-07-10T15:02:43.604-04:00Lickosaurus Lite. I am dying!
Yet again, this blo...Lickosaurus Lite. I am dying!<br /><br />Yet again, this blog answers questions that I haven't even asked yet, and offers a clear path forward.<br /><br />I love the Reef!Karen McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640324898284007337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-11261793607841255702018-07-10T10:28:15.986-04:002018-07-10T10:28:15.986-04:00I must have had a less than cheerful facial expres...I must have had a less than cheerful facial expression while reading today's post. (That's unusual, I'm sure. I look forward to reading posts here every day--I keep checking to see if it's 7:00.) One of the fam asked what was wrong. The subject of revisions got me a-ponderin' about my last time in the query trenches. Got several requests for the full, but no offers of rep. I was fortunate to receive kind words and other feedback, but nothing like the pacing is off in a particular part. It would have been good to learn something like that was the issue. Then I could work on that specifically. I really believed in that story. Still do. Queried over 200 agents--waaay more than my first time in the trenches. The manuscript has been sitting for about a year. Maybe in a couple of years I'll check on it. Could be the bones will seem good enough for me to try a major revision.<br /><br />It's a beautiful day here. The garden is looking good. As of now, no blossom end rot on the tomatoes. Heading off to the woods in search of wild raspberries. Have a good one, all!Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324408700941398495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-8138139366472504802018-07-10T09:37:45.525-04:002018-07-10T09:37:45.525-04:00Whenever I've submitted something, I try reall...Whenever I've submitted something, I try <i>really hard</i> not to even open the file and look at it until I hear back. I can't always do that. <br /><br />With my most recently published story, "Surveillance Fatigue", I couldn't leave it alone (including tinkering with the ending. Oh, endings). And then I got the "we've held this for consideration" email, took a deep breath, and sent back "I've done some work on it, would they prefer to see the newest version or continue as-is?". I was asked to send the newest, and that is the version you see/hear on Escape Pod (if you are so inclined). <br /><br /> Would they have accepted it anyway? I have no idea. But that's just what happens in this line of work, isn't it? :)Jennifer R. Donohuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363886899308588391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-64548965033985435732018-07-10T09:12:47.823-04:002018-07-10T09:12:47.823-04:00If an agent asks for an R&R make sure it is on...If an agent asks for an R&R make sure it is on a copy of the manuscript. If you have to, stash the original on a flash drive or external hard drive.<br /><br />Do that because there is that chance that A)it doesn't work; or B) one of those agents with your query might not want an R&R. They might want to read the original after you ruffle some Lickosaurus feathers.<br /><br />Nothing can raise an agent from NORMAN land more than interest from another agent.Craig Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157301156577795781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65881024875205260292018-07-10T08:41:34.477-04:002018-07-10T08:41:34.477-04:00Belated WELCOME BACK, Janet!
Have mercy. (and I ...Belated <b>WELCOME BACK</b>, Janet!<br /><br /><br />Have mercy. (and I just got a shirt that says that, too.) Lickosaurus lite? Well, I never. I got so distracted by giggling I almost forgot to read the rest of the post.<br /><br />OP, I find this outstanding advice - even though I'm not in this situation. I like the idea of weighing what the R&R means to the overall story. It is little pats and fluffs hither thither, or is it a major overhaul, re-creating the story enough so as to render it very different?<br /><br />But also - do you agree with those changes? That's another whole other writerly problem to chew on. IF you think this R&R is the bees knees, and it's a major overhaul, then yeah, I'd notify them if I were in your shoes. If it's not, then no need to rock the boat. I mean what if you asked and they went all NORMAN on you???<br /><br /><br /><br />Donnaevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026536210749494257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-82241768861542412352018-07-10T08:32:34.629-04:002018-07-10T08:32:34.629-04:00If kicking back and drinking a cold one is on your...If kicking back and drinking a cold one is on your weekend agenda, there is no better time to find out what species of light beer tastes the best. <br /><br />Out of the top ten best sellers Lickosaurus lite comes in as number 66 million, brewed and served chilled just prior to the biggest bash to end it all, The Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event.<br /><br />Okay, I'm done. Have a nice day boys and girls, be kind to each other and party on.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-37354229888733679902018-07-10T08:20:44.467-04:002018-07-10T08:20:44.467-04:00Lickosaurus lite.
A new Chap Stick flavor guarant...Lickosaurus lite. <br />A new Chap Stick flavor guaranteed to not only moisturize, but fulfill all your Jurassic needs. Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-75678825140746518742018-07-10T08:13:47.110-04:002018-07-10T08:13:47.110-04:00Lickosaurus lite? Is that with natural sweetener o...Lickosaurus lite? Is that with natural sweetener or straight up?<br />Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-90171114330759419502018-07-10T07:53:49.042-04:002018-07-10T07:53:49.042-04:00Lickosaurus lite? My co-workers are giving me the ...Lickosaurus lite? My co-workers are giving me the stink eye, I laughed so hard. This is why her Majesty is QOTKU. Yeah, more hamster wheel material. I wonder if Writer’s Tears can be ordered by the case? E.M. Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387494005655553037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-28428580841321428192018-07-10T07:33:34.879-04:002018-07-10T07:33:34.879-04:00That's where I'm going wrong... "writ...That's where I'm going wrong... "writer should always have bottle of hooch next to their desk."<br /><br />Crazy thing, OP, but I was pondering this (and many other scenarios) while defrosting in the shower just before. Not because I'm in that boat, but dreaming of what might happen when I start back in the trenches in September. Another scenario included what to do when six agents are all begging me to be their client *wishful thinking*.<br /><br />I cna't add anything of value to what our Queen has said, so best of luck, OP. I hope we hear good news soon!AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.com