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bgliterary

I surrender!

Jun 08, 2006 08:51

Enough already, people! I get it, I get it! You want me to update. Sheesh, I had no idea how much pressure this was going to involve.

I don't quite know what this journal is for. I got into it as a lark, primarily to read many of my other clients' LJs. I didn't initially think I'd post much, and I didn't. Then I got into the whole question of ( Read more... )

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bgliterary June 8 2006, 13:59:11 UTC

There's really very little I don't love about what I do. OK, sure, I hate filing, and dealing with unprofessional writers isn't that much fun, but in general, I love my job. I get to help amazingly talented writers get their work published (and that call to a writer telling them of their first sale is just a wonderful moment). I get to work with terrific editors, who can help my clients get even better at what they do. I get to hang out with other writers, agents, librarians and others all of whom love books for kids and teens as much as I do. I answer to no one but my clients (no insane boss, no office politics). I work my own hours (ok, that generally means 24/7, but if I need a day off, I can take it). Really, what more could I ask for?

psssst suricattus June 8 2006, 13:42:51 UTC

read your e-mail....

(if there isn't something there from me, drop me a line, your spamcatcher ate it)

Re: psssst bgliterary June 8 2006, 13:54:26 UTC

Done and done. ;^)

Re: psssst suricattus June 8 2006, 14:08:27 UTC

there is, btw, a park with swings a few blocks down, in case the kidlet needs running space.

/end personal interruptions of blogging

wry_tang June 8 2006, 13:52:01 UTC

Ooh oh questions I have 3
So have you read my Ms? Did you love it to pieces? My mum and kids did! Why haven't you called?

Joking joking!
Yeah I know, not funny but it's late here and I should be "writing" but it's too cold, too quiet, too late, my brain is crunchy and this chair is hard.

Someone had to post an idiotic reply like this and since I got here first I thought I'd get it over with. (what?-you don't feel like thanking me!)

Do what you want- I love when you post, love reading your "agently" stuff. The glimpses into your passion for books and your work have been great.
It's your Lj/blog post when you want to.
Looking forward to reading responses when the beautiful people get here *wry shuffles back under her rock*

bgliterary June 8 2006, 14:00:29 UTC

I'm sorry, but I didn't have a chance to read your manuscript. See, there was a kitty emergency, and there was no litter, and well, the shredder was handy. *grin*

wry_tang June 8 2006, 14:54:43 UTC

how awful for you. You have no idea what you are missing. Nevermind I have a professionally bound copy I can send to you for free, postage collect, registered mail if you like. Or if you are hot to read it right now I can cut and paste the whole 345 000 (magical) words here and as a bonus your readers might learn a thing or two about the craft.

Yes I know, back under the rock.

Now

ktempest June 8 2006, 19:32:50 UTC

This is the nightmare I have every night. Now I have you to blame!

The Most Important Question nick_kaufmann June 8 2006, 14:18:04 UTC

Will it ever stop raining, or is Brooklyn destined to be the new Atlantis?

Re: The Most Important Question bgliterary June 8 2006, 15:49:32 UTC

I was thinking more the new Soggy Bottom. Ugh, enough with the water already!

Re: The Most Important Question nick_kaufmann June 8 2006, 17:15:19 UTC

Ehh, I always have a soggy bottom. ;-)

authorm June 8 2006, 14:21:42 UTC

I'll toss you a question. :)

What do you think is the most important part of the author/agent relationship? What do you expect from your authors?

M

PS-- I'm not entirely sure how you ended up on my F-list other than I'm assuming it's because you're in the world of books...I promise I won't query you in your journal! I just like hearing about what professionals think.

bgliterary June 8 2006, 15:53:23 UTC

I guess bottom line the most important thing about my relationship with clients is trust. They need to be able to trust my recommendations and advice, that I have their best career interests in mine whenever I make a suggestion for where to submit, whether to accept an offer, etc. And I need to be able to trust that they'll communicate openly and honestly with me, and that they'll give me their best effort with their work (especially with revisions. Pretty simple, really.