tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post3802940942490680128..comments2024-01-01T11:51:53.860-08:00Comments on Babbles from Scott Eagan: Blog Flog! Not Following Rules Tells The Editors and Agents Something About You!Scott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-51934337414036580532011-01-28T11:23:05.725-08:002011-01-28T11:23:05.725-08:00Thanks for the tips. I just reformatted my entire ...Thanks for the tips. I just reformatted my entire manuscript for a contest because of their submission guidelines. It took an hour and a half, but I'd rather it be the way they want it than have a disqualified entry because of incorrect spacing. <br /><br />It is important to make sure you follow guidelines and instructions. I think any writer who has a regular 9-5 in customer service would feel the same way about their customers.sylestehwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897671380838616789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-10120183823122748442011-01-28T11:22:47.379-08:002011-01-28T11:22:47.379-08:00Scott,
Thank you for your reply regarding equerie...Scott,<br /><br />Thank you for your reply regarding equeries. I'm sure your form is user friendly. As for personality, this is going to sound silly. To me writing just leaves an imprint, a residue, a scent. Okay, so I'm romanticising the whole writing craft. Maybe I just have a soft spot for paper. Regardless, you're not getting my chocolate. Take care.Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-20509126598774749192011-01-28T08:49:41.128-08:002011-01-28T08:49:41.128-08:00Oh, and as far as hating the words query letter. C...Oh, and as far as hating the words query letter. Call it an informational resume and cover letter. It is the same thing!Scott Eaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-60416873475811380592011-01-28T08:48:54.819-08:002011-01-28T08:48:54.819-08:00Laila,
I understand the frustration with the emai...Laila,<br /><br />I understand the frustration with the email thing. One option you might want to consider is sending it with a "delivery confirmation". When it reaches the email box, your server would send you a confirmation. You don't need to go with the "Read Confirmation." That is a bit much. I know for myself, I never click that button, and often, I only open the email to read it when I am ready to read it.<br /><br />I should also note that there are still many agencies that prefer one method of submissions but will also take snail mail. I know I do, but those are the ones I get to last.<br /><br />Finally, as far as the "robbing you of your personality" I am not sure how that happens. Whether a query comes via email or snail mail, you would still include the same things, unless, God forbid, you're sending chocolate, pictures and scented paper. I don't think you are though. I will admit, my form is pretty lifeless, but that is why people can also send a standard email query. <br /><br />Personality is still an option here!<br /><br />ScottScott Eaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-18554348575090357322011-01-28T08:13:19.814-08:002011-01-28T08:13:19.814-08:00I've noticed there are quite a few literary ag...I've noticed there are quite a few literary agencies out there that have gone green and push for electronic queries. It's a matter of preference, but I don't particularly care for the process. Not only does it rob me of personality, it leaves me with a sense of uncertainty. Whether it's assuming the agent received the query or if he/she will respond and accidentally wind up in my spam folder...disaster. At least when I send out a query letter, which is by the way two of the nastiest words in the English language, I know where the mail is going. Have a great weekend!Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.com