Questions for THE CALL! What to ask a literary agent
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Published 2019-01-14
02:07 About Your Book
05:51 Editorial Process
12:15 Submission
17:01 Communication
19:50 Post Deal Process
22:35 Future Projects
26:36 Subrights
28:17 General Misc
31:13 Agency Misc
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All Comments (21)
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Literary agent here — Thank you so much for talking about the house + editor vs house-only lists. It’s not shared enough and I appreciate it!
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My brain has been continuously exploding since I got the email about The Call, and this has helped me so incredibly to feel prepared! Thank you!
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What a great, thorough video. I loved how tactfully all these questions were phrased. I also appreciated how you didn't just shotgun the questions at us but took the time out of your day to explain and give examples. Considering you have a full time job plus a busy schedule as a writer, your quality contributions to AuthorTube are impressive and very generous. Two questions I would add are: How involved is a client in the contract negotiations with a publisher? And: How many books/projects is an agent willing to work on in a year?
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I have been watching your videos for a long long time. I watch all your videos, but I skipped over this one, telling myself I'll watch it when my time comes. Pleased to say that my time has finally come T.T
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OMG I clicked faster than lightening!!! This is THE topic. Even after doing diligent research, it is so hard to know everything you should ask! I was always afraid that with my inexperience I'd totally miss some key questions. Thank you so much!
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I love this because I can't image how nervous you would be on the call. You're excited but also trying to figure out if this agent is the best fit for your little book baby.
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Oh god I have been waiting for this video!!! taking copious notes
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Thank you for this! I have The Call tomorrow and it’s so hard to find in-depth, non emotional information about what to ask. This has been so valuable
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Great info. Thanks
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Thank you so much for this!
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Thank you, this is really helpful. ❤️
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Thanks for posting this video,all new info to me!
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Thank you!!
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Thank you so much for this! Very helpful!
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This was super informative! Querying and offers of representations are a long ways away from me, but it's so interesting to learn about the industry.
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Great guide!
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Videos like these are why you're my favourite authortuber
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Awesome video!!
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This was really informative thanks for the info!