tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post6381191595750775570..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Blog contest resultsJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-31025213381998678932015-01-04T19:18:14.227-05:002015-01-04T19:18:14.227-05:00(home from holidays and catching up)
*phew* Janet...(home from holidays and catching up)<br /><br />*phew* Janet, you've given me hope! <br /><br />Julie, I try to block out how many get immediates passes. Hopefully my in-depth scrutiny of Janet's words of wisdom on writing queries will pay off!AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-91860664133167970512014-12-23T22:16:27.362-05:002014-12-23T22:16:27.362-05:00Janet,
I was hoping that wasn't the norm for ...<br />Janet,<br /><br />I was hoping that wasn't the norm for agents. I only know the number because that's what she told me.<br /><br />A.J.<br /><br />One of the agents on a twitter feed said she only requests a handful for every 100 queries. If you read through #1000 queries and #500queries, it's easy to see how many get immediate passes.<br /><br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-50011571909264995532014-12-23T16:05:21.263-05:002014-12-23T16:05:21.263-05:00I don't get anywhere near 500 queries a week. ...I don't get anywhere near 500 queries a week. More like 100-150 I think. I haven't counted in a while.Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-35061019224272592682014-12-23T15:28:27.447-05:002014-12-23T15:28:27.447-05:00Julie.M.Weathers, that is a frightening number. Es...Julie.M.Weathers, that is a frightening number. Especially when you combine it with Janet's 78... that's only 0.003% who get a request for a full. I don't want to think about the number who get an offer of rep. Denial is a wonderful thing :)AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-29769457295676347482014-12-23T11:46:01.347-05:002014-12-23T11:46:01.347-05:00AJ Blythe--
I have it on good authority, Kristen ...AJ Blythe--<br /><br />I have it on good authority, Kristen Nelson fields 500 queries a week.<br /><br />That's a frightening number. I can't even imagine how agents plow through these numbers let alone take care of other business. It makes my head explode just thinking about it. It gives you a whole different appreciation for those brave enough to be agents.<br /><br />Julie<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-35270927177987276732014-12-23T11:11:57.709-05:002014-12-23T11:11:57.709-05:00I'm so sad I missed this contest. However, the...I'm so sad I missed this contest. However, the comments were so much fun.<br /><br />Thanks to one and all for a fun read.<br /><br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-61088488002438835852014-12-23T10:26:08.019-05:002014-12-23T10:26:08.019-05:00Absolutely the best blog column ever. I subscribe ...Absolutely the best blog column ever. I subscribe not only for the great advice, but for the hilarity found in the comment section as well. <br /><br />Ms. Sharkiness, your awesomeness (and that of your talented clients) reigns supreme!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267774710160641372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-55769959885993507202014-12-23T09:20:02.095-05:002014-12-23T09:20:02.095-05:00Colin, you are very welcome, and I don't think...Colin, you are very welcome, and I don't think that you're biased at all: your kids are wonderful. :D<br /><br />And I'd love to send some hummus your way, even if Janet takes me up on my offer.<br /><br />There is enough hummus for all of us. ;-) <br /><br />Lilachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150029612208267342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-37353685275930258222014-12-23T08:25:32.032-05:002014-12-23T08:25:32.032-05:00We just arrived in DC. I was jonsing the whole fli...We just arrived in DC. I was jonsing the whole flight accross the shark infested atlantic, one because I fruitlessy scoured the Charles De Gualle Airport for Jeff Somers (off to find a Barnes and Noble) and a because I wanted to know the winner and read more comments. I knew I was wrong. <br /><br />You can still blubber on my couch or we could go to my friend's house, she has a legalized feline colony, 22 psycho cats. (abused before arriving on her doorstep) We'd have to bring scotch, to knock off the smell.<br /><br /> Congrats to Verna. And thanks for all the hilarity, best Christmas present so far. <br /><br />Congrats to all those lucky writes among the 78 that made it to the reef.angie Brooksby-Arcangiolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000615140577512304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-63367312721153286732014-12-23T08:04:14.602-05:002014-12-23T08:04:14.602-05:00I knew 33 was wrong as soon as pushed 'publish...I knew 33 was wrong as soon as pushed 'publish'. Yesterday we were flying accross the shark infested Atlantic. So only know am reading through the hilarity<br /><br /> <br />Janet, you can still come blubbler on our blood read couch and gnaw on the stuffed animals, pink daulphin with buldging eyes included. We don't have any live animals but there is a vet in the building and maybe he'd let us pet the sick puppies. We've got lots of scotch and the like. My friend has a legalized feline colony, we could go there. She as yellow couch and a fireplace. The cats, 22 of them, are all nutcases from mistreatment. They have scotch too and Pastis if you can stomach it.<br />angie Brooksby-Arcangiolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000615140577512304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-80327898220455943322014-12-22T23:51:46.457-05:002014-12-22T23:51:46.457-05:00Thanks, Lilac. I think they are--but I'm biase...Thanks, Lilac. I think they are--but I'm biased, of course! :)<br /><br />Mmmm... hummus. If Janet doesn't take you up on that offer, care to send some my way? :DColin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-40634502601941772782014-12-22T21:35:23.455-05:002014-12-22T21:35:23.455-05:00I was so sorry I didn't see the contest in tim...I was so sorry I didn't see the contest in time. <br /><br />Nevertheless Janet, you are always invited to Tel-Aviv, sobbing or not: my couch is your couch. My hummus is also your hummus. And I promise to cheer you up. <br /> <br />Congratulations to the winners. Colin, your kids sound wonderful. :-)<br /> <br />Lilachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150029612208267342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-87180897335879946812014-12-22T20:15:14.956-05:002014-12-22T20:15:14.956-05:00Even after a guess that's way off, I still thi...Even after a guess that's way off, I still think there's something to be said for blind optimism.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365582623380288038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-44399315987378589582014-12-22T20:01:35.053-05:002014-12-22T20:01:35.053-05:00Colin, hahahaha. I found the quote.
Hey anybody o...Colin, hahahaha. I found the quote. <br />Hey anybody old enough to remember You Bet Your Life with Groucho Marx and his duck?<br /><br />I know you're out there but will not admit it.<br /> <br />I think I remember but I'm not sure if it's because I'm too old to actually remember or maybe it's from film clips. (How's that for answer?)Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-49199231318061920322014-12-22T18:52:59.609-05:002014-12-22T18:52:59.609-05:00Was without internet for a few days but reading th...Was without internet for a few days but reading the comments has made up for missing the contest. <br /><br />The best comment was Janet's... 78 requested! ~wowee~ 1.5 a week! Just don't spoil that number by telling me how many land in your inbox each week.AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-56473622152120485332014-12-22T18:08:42.282-05:002014-12-22T18:08:42.282-05:00Yay, I came close!
*Strikes up the 76 trombones*
...Yay, I came close!<br /><br />*Strikes up the 76 trombones*<br /><br />*Gossamer and Penelope line up to be the Big Parade*<br /><br />Gossie still would welcome you with open paws, though, and you still would not be able to cry. Seriously, his fur is MAGICAL. So if you ever figure out vacation - or if James River Writers ever succeeds in booking you for an event - there's that waiting for ya.DLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08768285199864217885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-25972896899604384132014-12-22T15:50:55.496-05:002014-12-22T15:50:55.496-05:00You mentioned my post, so I'm calling this one...You mentioned my post, so I'm calling this one a win. I actually snorted at Brian's, so I'm on board with that answer.<br /><br />:DSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18304987001735754561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65361698984341103882014-12-22T13:31:15.484-05:002014-12-22T13:31:15.484-05:00I actually figured 1.5 per week, got to 78, then t...I actually figured 1.5 per week, got to 78, then thought 69 would be a funnier number. <br /><br />Just shows, I should try to be funny. No one wins when that happens. ;-)Jed Cullanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366003552650790684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-33762259716722980612014-12-22T13:26:05.434-05:002014-12-22T13:26:05.434-05:00I'm terrible at math, but I thought 52 weeks i...I'm terrible at math, but I thought 52 weeks in a year, one full request every two weeks - 26. I should've paid more attention to the 3 request in one day. Anyway, I'm glad to see your query appetite is bigger than I thought! And thanks for the mention.LynnRodzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796099106913990163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-71599320292443441412014-12-22T12:41:25.271-05:002014-12-22T12:41:25.271-05:00The comments from Saturday are great. I really lik...The comments from Saturday are great. I really like Kalli's ps and pps. My guess was way, way way off.Lizzie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15598041241979147543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-3467717054660944492014-12-22T12:20:17.003-05:002014-12-22T12:20:17.003-05:00Jed - 3 years later - Janet the Shark searches he...Jed - 3 years later - Janet the Shark searches her pool for the fish she ordered, ignoring the foul-tasting queriers perched poolside waiting for their turn to offer a manuscript, always promising stories worth their bytes in mackerel. Meanwhile, a certain agent opens a box containing literal chum, and sends back a request for a full, because it's the closest thing to a query she's gotten since the Shark Pool opened.Rebekkah Nileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06684711663696588263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65138069038013418002014-12-22T12:17:10.241-05:002014-12-22T12:17:10.241-05:00I was fighting sinus gremlins all weekend and coul...I was fighting sinus gremlins all weekend and couldn't participate, but these were a riot!<br /><br />Colin: My mother is the youngest of seven, so if my grandfather followed Groucho's advice, I wouldn't be here. He (my grandfather) also had a good saying: "When you stop getting better, you stop being good." These blog posts are definitely proof of that.Karen McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640324898284007337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-76733925619149770892014-12-22T11:26:20.072-05:002014-12-22T11:26:20.072-05:00Oooooo...burn! My guess didn't make the cut in...Oooooo...burn! My guess didn't make the cut in any of the listed categories. So I guess the suggestion about seeing a query from a successful book is burned, too...ouch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-75272855489515968962014-12-22T10:14:38.981-05:002014-12-22T10:14:38.981-05:00Oh my!! Out of all these wonderful comments? Thank...Oh my!! Out of all these wonderful comments? Thank you, Janet! :)<br /><br />Carolynn: We stopped at six. I love my wife, but, as Groucho Marx is famously supposed to have said, "I love my cigar, but..."--you can look up the rest of the quote if you don't know it. ;)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-46879527124748432014-12-22T09:31:27.477-05:002014-12-22T09:31:27.477-05:00Would releasing the baby shark in the local swimmi...Would releasing the baby shark in the local swimming pool be wrong? Jed Cullanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366003552650790684noreply@blogger.com