Comments on: Agent-Client Communication

By: Pat Iacuzzi

Pat Iacuzzi — Fri, 25 May 2018 15:22:24 +0000

Oops! Didn’t mean to repeat the message–not sure how to remove one of them.

By: Pat Iacuzzi

Pat Iacuzzi — Fri, 25 May 2018 01:18:14 +0000

I have learned so much from a coaching session with you last year, Rachelle, and I’m really enjoying the Author School’s lessons and on-line discussions.
I think the communication you have with your clients and students is clear and direct; something to look for in other agents as well. It made me pause and think about the questions I need to ask, making sure they are important and to the point, not time-consuming. If and when my work is accepted, I’ll know what a professional relationship between client and agent looks like. Thanks, Rachelle.
p.s. You have the visual, auditory, and tactile teaching methods covered! 🙂

By: Pat Iacuzzi

Pat Iacuzzi — Fri, 25 May 2018 01:16:40 +0000

By: Gabster

Gabster — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 06:13:33 +0000

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By: canvaschild

canvaschild — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:34:00 +0000

>I’m glad I checked this post, since I e-mailed you asking this very question today 🙂 I tend to be an over-eager person who finishes things months ahead of the deadline so it’s important for me to learn patience when it comes to things like this. Blessings. Emily.

By: Cathy West

Cathy West — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:05:00 +0000

>Well, I have a friend who has an agent and that agent has not (to my friend’s knowledge anyway) even read her full manuscript. That struck me as kind of odd. Maybe a lot of agents offer representation based on other things? I would think though that an agent needs to know what your book is all about and needs to believe in it like you do. And also know what you’re about as a person. Agents can pick and choose. First time authors who desperately just want an agent, are not always so discerning. I would hope that most CBA agents are the real deal, but I think the key is communication. Not to be high maintenance as Mary said, but to at least have a plan and a purpose for the career you have or hope to build. I would think my friend should at least get to know what the plan for that book is, but so far I think the agent is just submitting it as is. I guess the lesson there is, don’t be afraid to ask anything, especially if you’re uncomfortable with something that’s going on. Not all agents are as good as Rachelle!

By: Mary DeMuth

Mary DeMuth — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:21:00 +0000

>I view it as a professional relationship, so I have the same expectations as I would any professional. My agent answers my emails that day, usually within the hour I send it. She’s attentive and helpful, and she always gives updates on the status of things.

I’ve met authors who are a bit disgruntled with their agents. Some are probably right in being disgruntled. Never hearing back from your agent would be a red flag. However, as Rachelle says, agents are busy. Be sure to offer grace.

Most important, develop a relationship with your agent over time. If you’re a new client, don’t bombard him/her with every question that pops in your head. You don’t want to be known as High Maintenance.

Mary DeMuth
http://www.wannabepublished.blogspot.com