tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054176333123768144.post6396645324245206948..comments2024-02-29T00:47:55.041-08:00Comments on Megan Bostic's Creative Chaos: SubmissionsMegan Bostichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811715491350987530noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054176333123768144.post-80893798699604902342010-03-16T09:14:08.877-07:002010-03-16T09:14:08.877-07:00Yes, and it's difficult to even get that much ...Yes, and it's difficult to even get that much exposure. I wish my ms had been polished a little more though, but, you live and learn.Megan Bostichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811715491350987530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054176333123768144.post-27899641677053114552010-03-12T08:49:33.159-08:002010-03-12T08:49:33.159-08:00So great that you've had that kind of exposure...So great that you've had that kind of exposure already. And know what to expect for next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054176333123768144.post-88545122728270139152010-03-11T15:59:47.487-08:002010-03-11T15:59:47.487-08:00Walter, LOL.
I know an agent isn't necessary,...Walter, LOL.<br /><br />I know an agent isn't necessary, but if you want the big dogs to look at your book it's the only way to go. It is difficult, and frustrating, and traumatic in a sense, but for me, it's worth it. I want someone to get me the best deal possible.<br /><br />That said, I search for an agent first, if after numerous queries and rejections I can't find one, go straight to smaller publishers. If that fails, there is always the self published route. But for me, that is a last ditch effort.Megan Bostichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811715491350987530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054176333123768144.post-62608050145654521252010-03-11T15:27:03.927-08:002010-03-11T15:27:03.927-08:00Agents are a waste of time and effort unless you h...Agents are a waste of time and effort unless you have the hottest manuscript on the planet. But, most of us haven't been in the news, killed anyone, or faced indictment. Does talking about the tornado on TV count? Oops, I got distracted.<br /><br />Has anyone ever thought about getting an agent to get you another agent? That's how rediculous this agent thing is getting. How many agents say you need to already be published before you can even be considered as a client?<br /><br />Ha! Now I've got angst lol. Your first book should just go directly to a publisher. Ever wonder why a publisher only wants to see your first 6 chapters? To avoid clutter I guess. But if the submission is sent by E-mail, how much extra space does that take up? None. I avoid the guidelines and send what ever I want. By the way, I liked your idea about sending confetti with a letter. I'm doing it next time.<br /><br />Distracted again. Consider a new publisher for one's first time book. They're hungrier. But watch out for the crooks! How many out there have had publishers and agents want your money for re-writes? They should be prosecuted. Good luck to all!<br /><br />Did you really say "WTF" on your blog? I could say that every day.Walter Knighthttp://www.waltknight.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054176333123768144.post-63565190569504881252010-03-11T13:03:20.904-08:002010-03-11T13:03:20.904-08:00Yes the agent was brand new. Lots of heart, but sp...Yes the agent was brand new. Lots of heart, but spreading herself too thing. A learning experience yes.Megan Bostichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811715491350987530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054176333123768144.post-30809565045305993602010-03-11T12:58:07.073-08:002010-03-11T12:58:07.073-08:00Thanks for posting about the continuing process of...Thanks for posting about the continuing process of publishing... it's all great info!B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112783922833164491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054176333123768144.post-12721774862665048972010-03-11T12:02:20.623-08:002010-03-11T12:02:20.623-08:00A learning experience. Thanks.A learning experience. Thanks.MB Dabneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072264764613309071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054176333123768144.post-61967957431813764972010-03-11T11:06:40.873-08:002010-03-11T11:06:40.873-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Megan Bostichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811715491350987530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054176333123768144.post-7179714029469714412010-03-11T10:40:47.925-08:002010-03-11T10:40:47.925-08:00It's not unheard of to pay the shipping, but i...It's not unheard of to pay the shipping, but it's not standard. And it's not standard for the writer to research the publishers, although I'm sure it can happen. I'm guessing she was brand new and hung out her own shingle?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com