tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post4223163153766157970..comments2024-01-01T11:51:53.860-08:00Comments on Babbles from Scott Eagan: On Personalized Responses From AgentsScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-25287005572110017892010-05-27T17:50:16.532-07:002010-05-27T17:50:16.532-07:00Scott, liked the message here. I read your blog da...Scott, liked the message here. I read your blog daily and you have a resounding theme to it- to give 150%, give the best, expect the best. You mention quite a bit that you want the best. Thank you for that, it does hit home as it makes me aim to give my best.Toni Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10447835934932320488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-72977234671865357992010-05-27T08:03:15.239-07:002010-05-27T08:03:15.239-07:00Scott,
I'll bet you are one of the few who ha...Scott,<br /><br />I'll bet you are one of the few who have mastered the art of the helpful, personalized rejection note. Not an easy thing to do!<br /><br />KarenKaren Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-29836062348952799202010-05-27T07:14:33.867-07:002010-05-27T07:14:33.867-07:00KarenG - I hear what you are saying. I do have to ...KarenG - I hear what you are saying. I do have to say that I try to do two different things with my letters that seem to help.<br /><br />First of all, I make it very clear in the letter what the problem was. I also, depending on the issue, provide a small (and sometimes it is really small) nugget of informtion to help out. But the second, and I think stronger point, is that I make it very clear in blog posts and public conferences that once you get that rejection, you can move on to something new but for now, that dialogue with the current book is over.<br /><br />ScottScott Eaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-3385733741586471762010-05-26T08:32:06.567-07:002010-05-26T08:32:06.567-07:00What Bethanie said!
**yes, you are exceptional!**...What Bethanie said!<br /><br />**yes, you are exceptional!**Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14259186665975379075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-33812370942632335262010-05-26T07:36:53.425-07:002010-05-26T07:36:53.425-07:00That is why I always ask you questions and send yo...That is why I always ask you questions and send you some of the things I have written. I am hoping one day to find the happy medium between you and the other agents I have submitted too, so I can find my manuscripts homes. Thanks for the time you take. By the way, I really enjoy your blog.Bethaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766204385916230390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-1056764324018550632010-05-26T06:39:20.417-07:002010-05-26T06:39:20.417-07:00I publish with a small press and when they started...I publish with a small press and when they started out, the idea was to give a personal rejection letter, with even a bit of advice to help the aspiring author along the way. That lasted about a month, as too many nasty emails came back!! Also, writers wanted more & more feedback and editing advice. There were a few gracious thankful emails in return but overall the submissions editor decided to go with the form rejections and save everyone (including her) a lot of grief.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.com