avery
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Jul 10, 2011 10:58:09 GMT -5
Post by avery on Jul 10, 2011 10:58:09 GMT -5
They seem a bit unnecessary now. What do you think guys?
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Lily
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Jul 10, 2011 12:41:16 GMT -5
Post by Lily on Jul 10, 2011 12:41:16 GMT -5
Since it's more difficult for a new writer to land an agent, (a good one that is) than a publisher, I'd advise concentrating one's efforts on the publishers. And most publishers accept unagented submissions, or at least, some of their imprints will.
Failing that, there's always their overseas offices who often do. That's how I got my first novel published. I couldn't get my foot in the door of the New York publisher I'd set my sights on, so I diversified and sent it to their New Zealand office instead.
We have to be resourceful and not allow ourselves to be boxed into just one route only. If I hadn't branched out when I did, I'd still be querying agents and not have a single title in print.
Once I was established, I signed up with an agent, but only for one line of stories that I write. I wasn't impressed by her performance. I then went with another one, with no better results.
I guess I just like to be in full control of my intellectual property. :-)
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Jul 11, 2011 12:23:28 GMT -5
Post by amylou on Jul 11, 2011 12:23:28 GMT -5
Lily, thanks for sharing a little about yourself. I had no idea you had published a novel! You have such ambition and I admire it.
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Lily
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Jul 11, 2011 17:53:31 GMT -5
Post by Lily on Jul 11, 2011 17:53:31 GMT -5
Not so much ambition, Amy, as grim determination. Think the Energizer bunny. (LOL) Actually, I have a couple of dozen novels available from publishers right now. Some are ebooks, others are offered in print as well.
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Jul 12, 2011 3:22:26 GMT -5
Post by amylou on Jul 12, 2011 3:22:26 GMT -5
That's fantastisc lily, to be so driven. For me, when the wind gets knocked out of my sails, I give up.
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Jul 12, 2011 3:57:43 GMT -5
Post by martinshaw on Jul 12, 2011 3:57:43 GMT -5
Yer shuldna doo that, lassie!
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Jul 12, 2011 13:48:47 GMT -5
Post by amylou on Jul 12, 2011 13:48:47 GMT -5
I know I shuldna doo that, but can't help it! LOL
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zoe
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Jul 15, 2011 3:13:46 GMT -5
Post by zoe on Jul 15, 2011 3:13:46 GMT -5
Amy Lou!!! <said threateningly>  Tell me I didn't read it correctly or go to the corner and think about what you've wrote up there! Common, girl, don't give up. pleeeeeeeeeeeeease :-( I'm one of your fans, you know that, damn it :-P |
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zoe
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Jul 15, 2011 3:18:38 GMT -5
Post by zoe on Jul 15, 2011 3:18:38 GMT -5
Lily, thank you for sharing :-)
Those were great tips, I would never think of trying another office oversees.
Luckily now we have this e-publishing format. Not only easier to break through, but also sounds like more money;-)
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Jul 17, 2011 13:08:13 GMT -5
Post by amylou on Jul 17, 2011 13:08:13 GMT -5
zoe, I've missed you girl! I'm not giving up, I'm being pushed forward. Yes I know you're my fan! I would love to be a fan of yours if you ever want to share.
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