A BIG Publisher are close to deciding whether they’ll Publish Me and Her: a Memoir of Madness … Any day now.
So I desperately NEED an Agent to negotiate the best Contract for me.
Yesterday I rang the Queensland Writers Centre (+61 7 3839 1243) for advice and they provided a link with information and resources on how to find an Agent and how to write an Agent Query Letter.
http://www.qwc.asn.au/Resources/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.aspx
They also suggested a link to the Australian Literary Agents Association with the advice ─ ‘only submit to Agents who are registered here and check which agents are currently taking unsolicited submissions’. http://austlitagentsassoc.com.au/
What next?
Using the above resources, I fine-tuned my Agent Query letter which now includes a short introductory paragraph with writing credits, tailoring this letter to include Allen and Unwin’s pending decision. The next paragraph I detailed information about my book including specific genre, length, target audience and a powerful blurb. With the final paragraph I included my inspiration to write Me and Her. I sent this letter out to two agents who have an excellent reputation.
One Agency who already received my manuscript after she requested it at the QWC Cocktail Party in September. I updated her with a Publisher’s pending decision.
NEWSFLASH *** NEWSFLASH *** NEWSFLASH *** NEWSFLASH ***NEWSFLASH *** NEWSFLASH
Within twenty-four hours I received a reply from the Agent, advising me she’s still considering my manuscript … a very Positive Reaction.
Now what?
I wait to hear NEWS that an Agent wants to represent me.
OR
If/When an offer is made by a Publisher, I’ll contact Agents straight away with the NEWS
and hope someone will find me ** simply irresistible **.
This post has been updated and edited.
I think this gets a big ‘tick’ for enthusiasm! Good luck!
Thanx Andrew, I’m feeling energised and really motivated at the moment. Karen.
Excellent, Karen. Can’t wait to hear the outcome! Joanna :))
The wait for news can be tough, but you’re certainly approaching it with the right attitude. Good luck!
Joanna, I can’t wait either. Hope they put me out of my Misery soon! Karen :))
Katherine, I would LOVE to have an Agent, any Agent really! Karen:))
Good luck Karen – hopefully on the home straight
Lyn, I would LOVE to get an Agent and a Publisher in the same week. That would be MAGIC!
All the best, Karen. I hear she has a soft spot for Brissy writers. Cheers,
JJ
Thanx JJ, I really hope so! Who’s your agent? Karen:))
She is the best (biased I know). Fingers crossed.
Hi Belinda, I’ve heard to so many positives about that agent! I hope it all works out. Thanks for your support. Karen:))
She’s my agent too.
JJ
JJ, Really? Almost sounds like a Good Omen. Does she have the monopoly on Bris writers? Karen:))