tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post7485523411528288320..comments2024-01-01T11:51:53.860-08:00Comments on Babbles from Scott Eagan: Big fish in a small pond???Scott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-26200823564638026182008-10-24T15:08:00.000-07:002008-10-24T15:08:00.000-07:00Yep. Check the sad story of Sam Barone. Says he go...Yep. Check the sad story of Sam Barone. Says he got a 200,000 advance, dream come true, for his book, " Dawn of Empire," and then the book was just "thrown out there. with no support or publicity," and did not really take off. Still, he got the money, and it gave him a way to wrote the 3nd book. <BR/> No way to know the truth of this, but I did think that it was absolutely standard procedure to throw new books at the wall and see who sticks-yes? It is the.same for everyone in the arts, too, toss 'em out and see who catches on, or not. I would not mind having had his chance, but can understand he is still disappointed. How can self-publishing leave one worse off?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-82054997298944849792008-10-24T11:27:00.000-07:002008-10-24T11:27:00.000-07:00I think the answer to that lies solely in what the...I think the answer to that lies solely in what the writer plans for his/her career.<BR/>Looking for instant fame and fortune? Get a grip. Kind of like the kid that plans to be a professional sports star. What are the odds? 1 in a boat load!<BR/> <BR/>But for those of us who want a steady career in writing, it really won't matter which, as long as you're able to find the one that is realy and truly excited about your projects.<BR/><BR/>If I find the agent who likes my work - who finds it exciting and fresh - then I'm in the right place. They'll work with me to attain those goals - big or little.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-51417881938726891942008-10-24T03:04:00.000-07:002008-10-24T03:04:00.000-07:00I like your analogy. I'm not sure I care, as long ...I like your analogy. I'm not sure I care, as long as the agency sells my stuff. <BR/>But it is interesting to think of and I think I'd definitely go with a smaller agency.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com