Comments on: When a Publisher Makes an Offer

By: Camille Cannon (Eide)

Camille Cannon (Eide) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:14:00 +0000

>It’s a huge benefit to know what to expect the first time. It probably benefits both the writer and editor when the writer is prepared and can handle the proceedings as professionally as possible. Pppp. Sorry. Didn’t mean to spit.

By: Carrie Turansky

Carrie Turansky — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:01:00 +0000

>Thanks, Rachelle! This was very helpful information. I’ve done four books without and agent, and one with, and this makes me appreciate all my agent does for me!

By: Rosslyn Elliott

Rosslyn Elliott — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:15:00 +0000

>Thanks! This is very helpful. It’s good to keep in mind how long the cycle can take. A writer will lose too much valuable time by waiting around for answers instead of focusing on the next project in line.

By: Chatty Kelly

Chatty Kelly — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:35:00 +0000

>Rachelle – this is the information part of your blog that just keeps me coming back! I am learning so much over here. Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to help us newbies!

By: lynnrush

lynnrush — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:15:00 +0000

>Thanks for the information, Rachelle. It's nice to have a detailed description of the process. The part I like the best is your reiteration of the continued involvement of the agent even after the book is sold.

So, it sounds like the publishing house assigns an editor to the author? Then he/she goes through the manuscript with the author on the various different types of editing you've discussed before?

Thanks!

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:22:00 +0000

>Inspire, I've touched on this several times on the blog. Try these.

Getting An Agent Later in the Game

An Offer in Hand

By: Inspire

Inspire — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:14:00 +0000

>Rachelle, could you comment about the writer who does not have an agent and is offered a contract? I queried over 48 agents in the last two years, and ended up getting an acceptance with a major CBA publisher on my own. A CBA agent did review the contract as a favor, but not to negotiate the terms. Everything worked out fine, and I’m extremely excited to be working with this publisher.

By: Christina Berry

Christina Berry — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:04:00 +0000

>Rachelle, this was a timely post! My mother and I went to conference with two houses scheduled to make decisions on two different books in October. We let every editor know this--without sounding snotty!--and then said with as uncertain as the publishing world is, we wanted to see if they might also be interested.

The responses pretty much made conference feel like a fairy tale. We kept waiting for that "bad" appointment, but never had one. Two people even made comments about swooping in with their own offers if he/she liked the full manuscript.

Now, I may be making this all up. Perhaps the years of seeking publication have driven me to create a delusional world of which I'm the only occupant. Even if that's the case, you answered all my questions!

By: Kim Kasch

Kim Kasch — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:28:00 +0000

>Great post! Thanks for this helpful information.