tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post8257674948490821862..comments2024-01-01T11:51:53.860-08:00Comments on Babbles from Scott Eagan: You Really Don't Need An AgentScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-8565760589541603362010-10-11T10:08:01.204-07:002010-10-11T10:08:01.204-07:00Heather and B.R. -
You are both so right on the m...Heather and B.R. - <br />You are both so right on the money about having someone in your corner. This is a very lonely business and sometimes I think we forget that. A good agent is always going to be there for you, even during the toughest of times.<br /><br />ScottScott Eaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-50708383489431592272010-10-11T06:16:24.493-07:002010-10-11T06:16:24.493-07:00I think an agent would also be someone rooting for...I think an agent would also be someone rooting for you. This is a lonely business, even with conferences and blogs and crit groups. Someone on your side is a valuable asset. I'd write a check for thatBonnie R. Paulsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099325696949990504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-70837687641603791612010-10-11T05:52:09.070-07:002010-10-11T05:52:09.070-07:00I'm looking for an agent because I want someon...I'm looking for an agent because I want someone else on my side. Someone who knows the ins and outs of the industry that I have yet to learn. Obviously everyone would rather keep all the money they earn for themselves, but in some cases, it's worth it to share the wealth if it helps advance your career in the long run. Why wouldn't you want someone advocating for you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-66840572765081525382010-10-11T05:42:27.830-07:002010-10-11T05:42:27.830-07:00I'm going the agent way... or trying to. One r...I'm going the agent way... or trying to. One reason (and it's a biggie) is because most publishers I've seen do not accept unsolicited manuscripts or unagented writers.Lori L. Clark Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109552079979163546noreply@blogger.com