tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post5343169397499797149..comments2024-02-13T00:24:19.841-08:00Comments on Scribble Chicks: Don't you hate it when they do that?!?Erynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06203316627435574964noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-82758424823688566962012-05-13T11:18:01.972-07:002012-05-13T11:18:01.972-07:00I totally understand your fears and hesitations! D...I totally understand your fears and hesitations! Don't worry, we've all been there and had to "prove" ourselves to our families or to ourselves at some point. I'm sure within your family unit there is someone who will be encouraging and proud of you regardless of the outcome you get right away. And if there's not, you can bet us Scribble Chicks are proud, and Jesus will give you the courage you need to get out there and follow your dreams! Remember, He is the dream-planter :)Betsy St. Amanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326874709264159191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-72197711009197904392012-05-12T08:38:22.855-07:002012-05-12T08:38:22.855-07:00Yes, thank you! It's sounds so nerve racking a...Yes, thank you! It's sounds so nerve racking and like it takes a lot of courage! Actually, I think what will take more courage is telling my fam I want to do & not hearing it was a waste of money or I told you so when an agent doesn't ask for anything.<br /><br />On a side not, I should finish my first draft by the end of the month :)Surinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-47641768321944918942012-05-11T19:31:37.479-07:002012-05-11T19:31:37.479-07:00It's okay Suri! I've been brain scrambled ...It's okay Suri! I've been brain scrambled lately myself ;) It's probably my fault for not understanding you. <br /><br />The agent/editor at the pitch appointment will either:<br /><br />1. Not request your project further and explain why and offer valuable feedback for you to grow. <br /><br />2. Request a full proposal of the story idea (synopsis and first 3 chapters)<br /><br />3. Request a full manuscript of your story idea<br /><br />Either of the requests would be sent via mail or email (they'll let you know which) when you get home from conference. Agents/editors don't want to lug a bunch of heavy paper back home with them from a conference. They might keep a business card or one sheet but more often than not they'll simply give YOU a business card or tell you how to submit their request to them. <br /><br />Does that answer your question? :)Betsy St. Amanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326874709264159191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-23815443147229604172012-05-10T12:36:36.515-07:002012-05-10T12:36:36.515-07:00Thanks! I might not have worded it the best, I...Thanks! I might not have worded it the best, I'm having a writing breakdown today :/<br />I know there wouldn't be an offer. But do they request an MS on the spot? Or is that ALL after?<br /><br />Also, do they tell you they aren't inrerested there?Surinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-80006314154655855872012-05-10T12:13:49.638-07:002012-05-10T12:13:49.638-07:00Suri, I think you misunderstand what conferences a...Suri, I think you misunderstand what conferences are for. :)<br /><br />No one gets a book deal at a conference. No one gets signed by an agent at a conference. It's probably happened before but not only is that not the norm, it's ridiculously rare. <br /><br />So don't go with the expecation that you need to get signed or contracted on site. That will not happen. Not even for published authors! <br /><br />Go with the desire to learn and grow, and if you decide to pitch your novel to an editor or agent, then do so with your best effort and then sit back and listen to their advice and feedback. They might love the idea and request a proposal when you get home. They might love the idea and request a full manuscript when you get home. That's your ultimate goal, but if they don't ask for that, don't be upset. Just listen to the reasons why they're not requesting it, go home and implement their advice into your manuscript, and then try submitting again or to a different place. <br /><br />Make sense? There's really not nearly the amount of pressure as you put in the scenario ;)Betsy St. Amanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326874709264159191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-82093896296100717512012-05-10T09:27:01.863-07:002012-05-10T09:27:01.863-07:00How do you approach a conferance correctly?
Like I...How do you approach a conferance correctly?<br />Like I want to go & I want to present but i also know the chances of getting an agent & publishers the first time with your first book is pretty slim.<br /><br />I want to go & I want to have fun but I don't want to be crushed when I'm not picked although with all my heart I want to be picked.Surinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-839097860063281306.post-55822360728279664592012-05-09T14:07:48.949-07:002012-05-09T14:07:48.949-07:00Great post, Betsy!!
I am pretty much a pro at the...Great post, Betsy!!<br /><br />I am pretty much a pro at the eating chocolate part of this process. ;)Erynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203316627435574964noreply@blogger.com