So I am still researching Literary Agents. Yay me right? Wrong! I must say that some of these people think they are God, playing with the dreams of amateur writers. One agency says, 'If you think you have written a good story, think again. Most writers don't know what they have to say, they are just babbling on about nothing much. We will not represent babble.' Okay who in the hell would even attempt to send their work in to this agency? I guess someone is because they are still in business. Whatever!!
Now another agency says: 'Dr. Schiavone represents published authors. He accepts queries only and will consider material of high literary quality and marketability from new authors. There is a 99% rejection rate for all queries received.' Can you say the killer of dreams? I can and it starts with Dr. Schiavone. Why even bother spending the time to put together a proposal or fiction package for someone who is basically saying, 'most of the work we receive is shit, don't bother I have enough toilet paper.
So what is a girl to do? She keeps researching, fingering her way through the bullshit and hoping to find a diamond in the rough. One that I will feel comfortable sharing my amazing work with and will represent me to the fullest. I knew it would be like this when I decided to become a writer, but it is so lonely down this crazy road.
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I gotta admit I never thought that there are those kinds of agencies out there. I mean I was sure some thought they were better than others, just like with people, but that is just off the hook. I can absolutely understand your frustration and alike you, I wouldn't give those two agencies you mentioned another second of my attention. I can't even imagine how they stay in business, because every published author out there has once started as an amateur. As such you're still unsure of how good your writing actually is and agencies like that make it even harder.
ReplyDeleteI guess as long as there are people that think they're better than you are, as long will there be such kinds of agencies! Sad but true...
Just keep on looking, I know you'll find the one perfect for you!
Oh you and I would have TONS to talk about. Personally I have found it to be Literary Assholes. Not only do I take the time to pump out 300+ pages of a damn good story but I now have to dazzle you with a query letter?? So its a dog and pony show before you even look at my work?
ReplyDeleteOh you and I would have TONS to talk about. Personally I have found it to be Literary Assholes. Not only do I take the time to pump out 300+ pages of a damn good story but I now have to dazzle you with a query letter?? So its a dog and pony show before you even look at my work?
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