tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post5655847664642779977..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: ExtraordinaryJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-29582540002730145532011-01-20T10:29:41.895-05:002011-01-20T10:29:41.895-05:00Oh, Janet Reid, I didn't know you had this in ...Oh, Janet Reid, I didn't know you had this in you. It's lovely. But I'm a little frightened to let my guard down as it may be a ruse- while you circle around us for the kill. <br />You keep me on my toes, for sure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14650387191688832944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-78949022739673001482009-06-02T11:52:54.874-04:002009-06-02T11:52:54.874-04:00I am so impressed with the writers who did this. I...I am so impressed with the writers who did this. I would never have the courage. I did get requests from both people I pitched to in Surrey, but it certainly wasn't because I knew how to pitch the book. This would be an invaluable session to watch.<br /><br />Now the rest of the world knows what I have been saying. Janet is very kind and giving. Her advice is spot on and the humor is just a great extra.Julie Weathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725236516593676381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-76877172345199878382009-06-01T13:15:41.214-04:002009-06-01T13:15:41.214-04:00I'm browsing the agent blogs recommended in the Ma...I'm browsing the agent blogs recommended in the May/June Writer's Digest, trying to get a feel for the people who write them.<br /><br />This post gives me a strong feeling for the type of decent human you are.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-10531868747898111152009-05-31T21:27:28.791-04:002009-05-31T21:27:28.791-04:00I didn't have quite the success of some of the oth...I didn't have quite the success of some of the others (9 requests out of 9 pitches!) but I did get some requests and some good feedback/face time from people I'd previously queried.<br /><br />And I got to meet you, and even though it was right at the end of the day you were willing to talk to me for a few minutes and ask how I'd done, and I so appreciated it.<br /><br />You're the only agent for whom I'm tempted to change my writing genre. :)Heather Wardellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07266031957030063157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65378409299822776562009-05-30T20:54:50.497-04:002009-05-30T20:54:50.497-04:00Hi Janet,
You critiqued my pitch and I wanted to ...Hi Janet,<br /><br />You critiqued my pitch and I wanted to thank you. (I was in the purple and black, but you probably don't remember me.)<br /><br />After your comments, I sat down and reworked my pitch. I tried to make it more interesting. I no longer used the lines "It begins in a bedroom with a stranger..." I didn't say anything about "Society often sees..." Your comments were useful because I knew what agents were looking for from a pitch. I could zero in the main theme of my manuscript.<br /><br />I had the 1st fifty pages of my novel requested by both agents I spoke to. (Long lines!) I know it's because you told me what was wrong with my initial pitch, and how to correct it. <br /><br />It was the first writer's conference I've ever been to, and it was a great experience. Your honesty during the pitch practice and agent's question session were so helpful.<br /><br />I hope someday we'll see my book on a shelf somewhere. (And I hope it goes into royalties *cross fingers*.)<br /><br />Thank you for your critique,<br />KathrineKathrine Leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01222961565286302142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-53979256929884553632009-05-29T18:47:40.618-04:002009-05-29T18:47:40.618-04:00I did not attend this conference. I read about you...I did not attend this conference. I read about your post on a writing loop and came over to check it out. I want to thank you for being so gracious. In this climate where people often bash each other for publicity, it is so heartwarming to find someone who is genuinely nice and thinking of the feelings of others. I haven't checked out your website before, but I will look for it now and I will put your blog on my Favorites.Tina Swayzee McCrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-17810287540113355532009-05-29T12:52:08.531-04:002009-05-29T12:52:08.531-04:00The highlight of my BEA experience (aside from get...The highlight of my BEA experience (aside from getting 9 out of 9 requests!) was listening to your pitch critiques and comments on the agent panel.<br />Great to finally meet you in person!Joan Morahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152990243138876941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-27491488797785019752009-05-28T21:35:42.126-04:002009-05-28T21:35:42.126-04:00Janet,
That was a gracious, generous and sympathe...Janet,<br /><br />That was a gracious, generous and sympathetic portrait of the writer's struggle and courage in their battle to be published.<br /><br />Uh, are you feeling OK?Picks by Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210946161490466694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-21223920213662983522009-05-28T20:45:16.705-04:002009-05-28T20:45:16.705-04:00As the coordinator of the BEA/Writer's Digest Book...As the coordinator of the BEA/Writer's Digest Books Writers Conference, I just want to say that Janet was absolutely terrific! People commented to me that they were amazed at how great she was hearing their pitches and her advice was exactly what they needed to hear.<br /><br />Thank you Janet!Kane76https://www.blogger.com/profile/11352866418637582471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-69439149427547585302009-05-28T20:41:25.569-04:002009-05-28T20:41:25.569-04:00This is a beautiful post! Thanks, Janet.This is a beautiful post! Thanks, Janet.Other Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079055348844157557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-33401314457523461532009-05-28T19:12:20.647-04:002009-05-28T19:12:20.647-04:00I was there and saw it all! Yes, it was amazing an...I was there and saw it all! Yes, it was amazing and Janet did great critiquing without being too harsh:) I didn't go up, but the bravery of those who did was astounding and made me think how much people love their babies and will do anything for them. It was inspiring and noble. Everyone at the BEA was so encouraging. We all came away a little more hopeful.Betropperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11510359536553771152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-15952377898129281862009-05-28T18:01:49.346-04:002009-05-28T18:01:49.346-04:00Me to youngest daughter: That was a nice hug. What...Me to youngest daughter: That was a nice hug. What was that for?<br /><br />Dau: Becuase I love you, Mommy. Thanks.<br /><br />Me to Bill E. Goat: And what are you smiling about, Bill?<br /><br />Bill: I just visited the cute French Alpine down the road ... she said thanks too. ...<br /><br />Me: You mean she didn't run away bleating for help?<br /><br />Bill: Nonsense. I was all the help she needed.<br /><br />Me: ??<br /><br />Bill: Your mouth is hanging open. ...<br /><br />Me: Bill ... go write something ...Sha'el, Princess of Pixieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14049854555801812071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-55922279515734644612009-05-28T17:22:25.197-04:002009-05-28T17:22:25.197-04:00okay, maybe this is stupid, but this post made me ...okay, maybe this is stupid, but this post made me cry.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324107447046519013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-74508867249141529932009-05-28T16:22:55.535-04:002009-05-28T16:22:55.535-04:00Yeah, you're definitely not talking about ME becau...Yeah, you're definitely not talking about ME because I would have been curled up in the fetal position under the table, quivering, sniveling, whining. Nope, not so brave at all.<br /><br />I would have loved to be there to witness it though! I think you're awesome. Also, I noticed you were listed in Writer's Digest as someone writers can't live without (okay, possibly exaggerating slightly) and wanted to say congrats. I personally thought so long before they said that. :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03115002505324651653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-55341431690891675802009-05-28T16:11:54.767-04:002009-05-28T16:11:54.767-04:00You've gone soft. It's kind of sweet. Is the moon ...You've gone soft. It's kind of sweet. Is the moon full or something?Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-50501324340522406952009-05-28T16:02:18.487-04:002009-05-28T16:02:18.487-04:00Doing something like this really DOES take courage...Doing something like this really DOES take courage. Wow!ryan fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361694356025572544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-53285648334837142982009-05-28T15:21:45.734-04:002009-05-28T15:21:45.734-04:00Janet, I applaud those who took that risk, but you...Janet, I applaud those who took that risk, but you get the standing ovation for your grace, kindness and sensitivity - and your honoring of those who came on stage.<br /><br />Kudos to you all!<br /><br />Light,<br />Nancy HaddockNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019662451227188065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-67493880526159249362009-05-28T14:52:44.779-04:002009-05-28T14:52:44.779-04:00Janet-
I just wanted to take a minute and say you...Janet-<br /><br />I just wanted to take a minute and say you were amazing at the BEA/WD Writers Conference. I'm happy to be a follower of your blog and I'm glad I had the chance to meet you in person (albeit for a few fleeting moments).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311932999805348554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-35173477012770561452009-05-28T14:06:10.102-04:002009-05-28T14:06:10.102-04:00I wasn't there, but that was just all kinds of awe...I wasn't there, but that was just all kinds of awesome!Alicia Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766920985516752514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-43306183119483339402009-05-28T13:56:38.024-04:002009-05-28T13:56:38.024-04:00Thanks for this warm my heart post. Big congrats t...Thanks for this warm my heart post. Big congrats to those courageous souls with more bravery than I may ever have.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-60557340835658196992009-05-28T13:51:37.603-04:002009-05-28T13:51:37.603-04:00Most gracious of you.
My husband is a professiona...Most gracious of you.<br /><br />My husband is a professional songwriter and one of the most difficult things he ever does is participate in song critiques. He, too, admires the courage it takes.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-85538064880876322792009-05-28T13:31:09.542-04:002009-05-28T13:31:09.542-04:00Janet, this post broght tears to my eyes. You have...Janet, this post broght tears to my eyes. You have no idea how encouraging it is to read this paragraph.<br /><br />"Come what may, know that you have what it takes. Writing can be learned. Grammar can be corrected. Courage comes from your heart. You've got that and then some. I saw that clearly today. And so did everyone else."<br /><br />Now, I only wish I could have been there.Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716566904002981951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-8466592032453515052009-05-28T12:08:48.334-04:002009-05-28T12:08:48.334-04:00I was also in the audience, and it was a wonderful...I was also in the audience, and it was a wonderful experience. I did not get up. Would not get up, no way. I might as well do the interpretive dance Ted Weinstein suggested, or run around naked. Same level of fear, you know? But their guts gave me the confidence to get past myself and go for it. So thanks, guys! You're beautiful!!!jdsanchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658357606303732115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-51228257610327607022009-05-28T10:42:46.145-04:002009-05-28T10:42:46.145-04:00I was there in spirit as my writing partner attend...I was there in spirit as my writing partner attended and listened intently as others practiced their pitches with you. She said it was awesome and later had great success with pitching during the Slam. Thanks, Janet, for your helpful feedback to those brave souls.Pamela Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267333699680840984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-45406532236248396842009-05-28T10:41:20.146-04:002009-05-28T10:41:20.146-04:00Janet, this reminds me of your classic post, Two P...Janet, this reminds me of your classic post, Two Parts of Brave. Lovely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com