tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post8958635698743397647..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Query Question: Reliability of Publishers Marketplace deal announcementsJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-46761123030147220352015-04-02T12:50:30.955-04:002015-04-02T12:50:30.955-04:00I'm on Twitter @LizzieAwritesI'm on Twitter @LizzieAwritesLizzie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15598041241979147543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-84631235767378733862015-04-01T20:27:09.909-04:002015-04-01T20:27:09.909-04:00Thanks BJ. Every now and then something sticks in...Thanks BJ. Every now and then something sticks in my head (3 yr thing) Having said that, I think it's similar here - you have to earn money against what you're claiming to have spent money on - otherwise - no go. <br /><br />I'll have to ask our tax person next time I see her how far back I can claim expenses. Wow, if I could go back at least the three years I've been unemployed and doing this "for a living" (she says with a ginormous giggle) that would be GREAT. I've kept my online receipts for memberships, etc. <br /><br />I bet QOTKU can educate us when she's back.<br /><br />That little robot must be getting tired by now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-14839376527156303162015-04-01T19:47:50.401-04:002015-04-01T19:47:50.401-04:00Thanks, @ShaunHutchinson.
It seems it is worthwh...Thanks, @ShaunHutchinson. <br /><br />It seems it is worthwhile, but like many others here the cost is the issue. But I like the idea a few have of subscribing for a short time. I might consider that before I next start subbing.<br /><br />I *love* the dancing robot. He makes me smile :)AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-22142127683914000082015-04-01T19:38:56.553-04:002015-04-01T19:38:56.553-04:00Yeah Colin, I have received an email or two from J...Yeah Colin, I have received an email or two from Janet when she saved my butt from my own srupidity. She's a peach that way.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-91728537951793700822015-04-01T19:38:08.713-04:002015-04-01T19:38:08.713-04:00Hi Donna and Angie
I don't know about the US ...Hi Donna and Angie<br /><br />I don't know about the US tax system, but in Canada, you have to have 'reasonable expectation of income' in order to claim writing-related things like conferences or subscriptions. It doesn't matter how serious a writer you are, if you haven't made money related to these items, they won't let you claim. I do think you're allowed 3 years without income, though, like Donna says for the US.<br /><br />I've been serious about writing fiction for over a decade. Even though I've been writing as my day job for a decade, if the education or business items (conferences or subscriptions) aren't directly related to my day job, they don't count. <br /><br />Here's hoping I make even a small amount of money with my fiction this year. That way, I may be able to claim a few years worth of such things (but I doubt they'll let me go back ten years.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-64242674201204284752015-04-01T19:17:02.763-04:002015-04-01T19:17:02.763-04:00Hmmm, 2N's - a mystery defined as the disappea...Hmmm, 2N's - a mystery defined as the disappearing question! Intriguing... :)<br /><br />No problem Angie! I can't always give as good advice as some out here b/c I'm not always in the same shoes (querying for instance) BUT, I do love to at least try share when something pops up here and there I know a little about. I've thought about writing all this off - except I haven't earned any money yet - and I THINK if you claim to be self-employed you have to start making money within three years. (according to IRS) Therefore, until a book sells, I am not claiming self-employment - yet.<br /><br />Maybe someone else knows better than me about that three year thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-68058178689078955262015-04-01T18:46:02.277-04:002015-04-01T18:46:02.277-04:00Well, okay, I probably could dance like the robot ...Well, okay, I probably could dance like the robot if I was more inebriated than I've ever been in my life, and I have no intention of getting that soused. ;)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-90554387071120892592015-04-01T18:45:01.909-04:002015-04-01T18:45:01.909-04:002Ns: If you didn't get an email from Janet say...2Ns: If you didn't get an email from Janet saying she removed your comment, chances are it didn't post. I believe Janet has said that she reserves the right to remove comments, but at least with regular commenters (if not everyone) she will let you know she removed it and perhaps explain why.<br /><br />And no, I can't dance like the robot either. :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-87552506979464947222015-04-01T16:50:39.300-04:002015-04-01T16:50:39.300-04:00Either my (off topic) comment posted just before 1...Either my (off topic) comment posted just before 1:00 PM didn't go through or Janet deleted me. If it didn't go through, is was a great "mysterious" question and if it did, hahahaha Janet, I won't ask again.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-81285196345657707562015-04-01T16:09:07.958-04:002015-04-01T16:09:07.958-04:00This post is why I love QOTKU's blog. There i...This post is why I love QOTKU's blog. There is so much to learn. Shaun and Donna, thanks for your input. Reading PM before quering or even finishing a m/s is sage advice.<br /><br />If writers are serious, they can open a tax ID number and write off the expense. One can have a salary and also a business that gains or loses. Expenses are deductions. It's a headache but an accountant's service is also a business expense. Subscribing to PM seems well worth it.<br /><br />I wish Janet and everyone else a peaceful Easter week. It's not just about the chocolate. angie Brooksby-Arcangiolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000615140577512304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-66345821131739981122015-04-01T15:36:53.100-04:002015-04-01T15:36:53.100-04:00Donna, it's my pleasure. :-)
(And I have a ...Donna, it's my pleasure. :-) <br /> <br />(And I have a feeling that all of us will still be lurking about JR's blog…)<br />Lilachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150029612208267342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-90693076327612815302015-04-01T14:27:29.927-04:002015-04-01T14:27:29.927-04:00Janet Rundquist:
Thank you for that insight. I ma...Janet Rundquist:<br /><br />Thank you for that insight. I may have to reconsider my position, though being at the latter end of querying my current project, I may save this nugget for my next go-round!<br /><br />I can't even express how thankful I am for this writerly environment where people at many stages of the process are willing to share advice and encouragement. It's truly wonderful.<br /><br />I hope everyone has an incredible Easter/Spring. You all deserve it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-6060979744665694142015-04-01T14:23:47.417-04:002015-04-01T14:23:47.417-04:00I thought he or she WAS kinda cute. Had a lotta s...I thought he or she WAS kinda cute. Had a lotta shakin' goin' on in the rump. <br /><br />Better than me, even after a few cocktails.<br /><br />And Julie, yes, thank you for your inspiring words, it's really nice to hear and be reminded of our individual talents, and uniqueness. <br /><br />Same to you Lilac, thank you for your special message!<br /><br />(Of course I will still be lurking about JR's blog... just b/c.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-2078392026278237202015-04-01T13:20:19.561-04:002015-04-01T13:20:19.561-04:00Donna: Yes, he's kinda cute isn't he? Or i...Donna: Yes, he's kinda cute isn't he? Or is he a she? <br /><br />Christine: ha! But we can try, can't we? And enjoy laughing at our silly attempts. <br /><br />Julie: thank you for the words of encouragements. Writing novels is certainly a long-term endeavor. The more I read other novels and then I look at where mine is at...whoo boy. Lisa Bodenheimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809067722921953857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-5903563437887414342015-04-01T13:03:41.175-04:002015-04-01T13:03:41.175-04:00Julie: thank you so much for your uplifting and in...Julie: thank you so much for your uplifting and inspiring words. We all need to be reminded sometimes of how wonder-full we are. And that there is a reason we have these gifts to share with the world.<br /><br />I would like to wish all of you – lovely commenter, readers and Janet --that your sweet dreams will come true in the best of ways, soon. And that each moment along the way will be filled with meaning and joy. <br /><br />You are all fantastic people, with great energy, and the world needs to hear from you. <br /><br />Have a peaceful and blessed holidays. <br />Lilachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150029612208267342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-77810396692064078152015-04-01T12:45:23.317-04:002015-04-01T12:45:23.317-04:00I did the same as Shaun and some other commenters:...I did the same as Shaun and some other commenters: subscribe for a month and get as much information as I can. Does anyone know if PubMarketplace is restricted to one IP address? Maybe we could all share the service for a couple bucks a month.Lizzie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15598041241979147543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-47506998997435008552015-04-01T12:25:20.930-04:002015-04-01T12:25:20.930-04:00For the record, in the spirit of full disclosure, ...For the record, in the spirit of full disclosure, I can't actually dance like the captcha robot. Christina Seinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18411040428007697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-7028994936371375672015-04-01T12:23:52.919-04:002015-04-01T12:23:52.919-04:00I subscribe, but only in spurts. Mostly, I want to...I subscribe, but only in spurts. Mostly, I want to know what kind of books are being sold, and whether any of them are like mine. I have this ridiculous fear that someone will sell a book with my plot just as I'm polishing up the finishing touches on my edits. But also, if I'm feeling particularly down-about-the-mouth, I go to PM and search agents using the six-figure-deals tag. That always cheers me right up. SOMEONE is selling books for heaps of money, and it makes me happy, even if it ain't me. <br /><br />Kristin Nelson's blog post a few weeks ago was a real eye opener. I guess it shouldn't be that surprising, given the tendency to fudge in any competitive arena. But it just reinforces the need for writers to do real, in-depth research on any agent they are considering. How fortunate we are, to have so many tools at our disposal. And how fortunate we are that there are agents like TQOTKU and Ms. Nelson who are willing to take the time to put so much advice and information out there for us. Christina Seinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18411040428007697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-33272703398654122132015-04-01T11:33:04.757-04:002015-04-01T11:33:04.757-04:00Before everyone disappears for the holiday, I want...Before everyone disappears for the holiday, I want to wish everyone a very blessed Easter. I have decided this is the year of rebirth for me, in many ways, spiritually and otherwise.<br /><br />I know a lot of you are struggling to finish books or get an agent. Remember the journey is worth the climb once you get to the top of that mountain and look around. If it were easy, everyone would do it, but only you can tell your story. Of the billions of people who have been born since time began, there is only one you. You are unique and you're a miracle. You are in this time and place for a reason.<br /><br />"...God gave me my talent and I was afraid of facing him one day if I didn't use it."--Jack Sorenson<br /><br /> JulieWeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361549099072091350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-35734891165625376132015-04-01T11:03:10.247-04:002015-04-01T11:03:10.247-04:00Does anyone know if libraries can carry subscripti...Does anyone know if libraries can carry subscriptions to PM? My library doesn't, but that might just be my nook of the world.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331026594971237758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-77930148070102539702015-04-01T10:56:10.234-04:002015-04-01T10:56:10.234-04:00First of all, I think it's a shame that so man...First of all, I think it's a shame that so many of us have felt the need to say we can't justify the expense, as though we're being bad writers or authors for not subscribing to PM. No guilt! It's just another tool that is available. If you all want to know, I open all NY Times articles in Chrome's incognito mode so I don't have to pay that subscription or be limited to only 10 articles/month. That's probably worse, don't you think? :D<br /><br />Anyhow.. I am the one who asked this question and the most interesting answer from Janet is the bit about attracting the subsidiary deals. This makes sense because I appreciate being reminded of the broader purpose and goal behind such a service as PM.<br /><br />@brianschwarz You mention that the suggestion is to subscribe after getting an offer of rep, and I suppose you could, but I found it more helpful for before that stage - during my query process. It gave me an idea of *what* books agents were selling and if they really were a match for what I was querying them for. After signing with an agent, it's more for what Donna says about being in the loop - it's fun and one day I think maybe I'll see MY book in there. Then I'll end the subscription, hahahaha.ProfeJMarie (Janet Rundquist)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10170953918491663287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-74119157480480077492015-04-01T10:38:54.864-04:002015-04-01T10:38:54.864-04:00Just to add to the justification of expense dialog...Just to add to the justification of expense dialogue, I can see having to let it go in a year or so - unless something happens such that I can continue. Right now I pay every six months - $140.00. I guess I get a little off for doing it in six month increments.<br /><br />It will be hard making that decision because it's always harder to take away than it is to never even start. Like all those doggone channels we pay for and never use, yet to go down to cheaper packages cuts out some of the channels with our favorite shows. <br /><br />Yeah, Lisa...I got a dancing robot too. What's up with that???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-43818307382085321632015-04-01T10:17:00.097-04:002015-04-01T10:17:00.097-04:00I love PM. It's like peeking behind the scenes...I love PM. It's like peeking behind the scenes. Plus it's great to see what's selling in your genre and finding comps.<br /><br />I can't afford it every month but I used it while querying, once things came to an offer situation. <br /><br />Oddly, found some of the most unresponsive agents (no response on fulls) also had the fewest reported deals. Like one per year or two years. Conversely, some of the most active agents were also the most responsive to queries and submissions. Liz Penneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616005136130181910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-56752560155725519382015-04-01T10:16:41.513-04:002015-04-01T10:16:41.513-04:00AJ: I've always used PM when querying and fou...AJ: I've always used PM when querying and found it invaluable. It's $25/month, which can be difficult to justify, so I find subscribing for a month or two, doing the research, and then canceling my subscription worked best. If I needed to fill in some blanks after I canceled, QueryTracker and agency websites are also full of valuable info. <br /><br />Honestly, the best way I compiled a good list of agents to query was to search through books I thought were similar to the one I was querying (but not too similar) and find the name of the agent who repped it in the acknowledgements. Shaun Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480241164653893038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-52397087319160861612015-04-01T10:08:55.928-04:002015-04-01T10:08:55.928-04:00As a few others have mentioned, I just can't j...As a few others have mentioned, I just can't justify the expense at this time, especially since I am a world-class Googler and can often find what I need from other sources.<br /><br />The other potential problem for me is that yes, I enjoy writing, but I LOVE learning and I can see myself spending hours and hours delving into this information and then justifying it as career research. In reality, I don't think I could handle one more distraction. I already check three blogs daily: Janet, First Victim, and Books and Such. <br /><br />And note to Janet - hope you have a very meaningful and blessed Easter weekend. See you Monday.<br /><br /><br />S.D.Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05707682524268581476noreply@blogger.com