I have a few top ten lists I'm going to go through. Top ten most queried, most accepting, most unresponsive, most rejecting, and research, of course, the most accepting and see if there are any that are a good fit for me, and try and avoid the other ones (they don't all rep YA btw). Of course one of my dream agents is on one of the other lists, so, you know, I can't avoid them all.
I've also gone back to the Blue Boards. It's been a long time, so I'm listed as a newbie again. :( I was a frequent poster before. The Blue Boards were pretty much my bible when I started the journey to publication. I'm in Verla Kay's debt for the invaluable resource.
I'm also curious, if I query an agent I know reps friends, do I mention that? Even if they didn't really refer me there? And if I mention them, do I mention that they didn't refer me there? Maybe I should ask my friends, but getting some unbiased opinions would be good too.
Anyone else out there on the quest for an agent?
Okay, wish me luck.
I wouldn't mention author friends in the query unless they referred you, but that's just my opinion. I'd mention it casually when they request your full (ie, my friend X speaks highly of you. . . if it's true. ^_^)
ReplyDeleteI'll look forward to seeing you on the blue boards. I read, but don't post often.
Best wishes on the agent quest. I'll look forward to hearing your good news.
You should query Michelle Humphrey. She's my agent. I think she's very open and personable.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice Angelina. I think I would probably hedge that way anyway. I could probably just tell him I'm familiar with their work.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, I think I will. I've queried her before and she offered to read one of my manuscripts for feedback and I really like her.
I'm actually in the peculiar predicament of having an agent but searching for a second. My current agent doesn't represent adult genre work, so even though she still reps my YA work, I have her blessing to seek a second representative. So Allie and I are searching for one to represent The Oilman's Daughter. You haven't really lived the misery of agent hunting until you try to find one to rep SF.
ReplyDeleteWow. The idea of finding a second is mind boggling. I wish you and Allie the best of luck. I'm sure your novel will find a home.
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