tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post4859493549500706655..comments2023-07-12T07:59:47.173-04:00Comments on A Writer's Journey: Just the Facts, Ma'am: How I Got My AgentLyn Fairchild Hawkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13308501118724743991noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-43206822814512488872011-08-14T16:00:28.070-04:002011-08-14T16:00:28.070-04:00Thanks, John! I think with each twist and turn we ...Thanks, John! I think with each twist and turn we remain fledglings of a sort. I'll try to never stop growing. Good luck with your work.Lyn Fairchild Hawkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308501118724743991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-25360944281083695732011-08-14T15:45:30.242-04:002011-08-14T15:45:30.242-04:00Lyn...
...as a fledgling writer, I see all writers...Lyn...<br />...as a fledgling writer, I see all writers blogs as encouragement for they all contain something that can be used. Your letter to Hope only added to the mix. Congrats on acquiring the agent and best of luck.<br />John Kizziar<br />Beaumont, CaliforniaJohn Kizziarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-67477039312379819622011-08-06T10:05:24.243-04:002011-08-06T10:05:24.243-04:00Hi, Amanda,
Good luck with your journey! I didn&#...Hi, Amanda,<br /><br />Good luck with your journey! I didn't get into the psychological details of the process--perhaps in a later post--but I would add that self-coaching with stubborn pep talks also works. The facts ARE sobering and I'm reading now about agented authors whose books don't get published despite great efforts from agents. Those authors are writing new books when told their original ones aren't going to sell. So that reality is part of my next hurdle, and I need to accept it.<br /><br />I also got a lot of encouragement from fellow readers who helped me improve the ms when I felt I was floundering in a sea of nos and no answers. Writing something every week that I could believe in, whether revising the old ms or starting a new short story, helped me keep going, too.<br /><br />I always reminded myself that no matter what, I love to write, so I'm doing what I need to do here. <br /><br />Please stop by to let me know how your process goes. Thanks!<br /><br />LynLyn Fairchild Hawkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308501118724743991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-43820810184448086872011-08-06T02:17:50.659-04:002011-08-06T02:17:50.659-04:00Lyn, congrats on getting an agent and this post de...Lyn, congrats on getting an agent and this post detailing how you got there is excellent - I'm just about at the stage of querying and it is both heartening to see that it can pay off and sobering to be reminded that it might take a lot of work! I will come back and follow your journey further - good luck.Amanda Kendlehttp://becomingafictionwriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-25680467611685274562011-07-31T14:25:25.796-04:002011-07-31T14:25:25.796-04:00Thank you, Hope. Not only external naysayers but t...Thank you, Hope. Not only external naysayers but those in our heads are the worst of enemies. You have to have uber-belief, massive resolve, and fierce dedication. I remind myself of this as I rip up the manuscript.Lyn Fairchild Hawkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308501118724743991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-5658299284672601342011-07-31T12:38:43.253-04:002011-07-31T12:38:43.253-04:00Yes, it's hard, and only those who keep trying...Yes, it's hard, and only those who keep trying in spite of all the naysayers actually make it. Good for you, Lyn. And thanks for mentioning my newsletters as part of your journey.<br /><br />C. Hope Clark<br />FundsforWriters.comHope Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-2497600433189439902011-07-30T19:32:22.366-04:002011-07-30T19:32:22.366-04:00Thanks, Archie, Jenna, and Nancy! All the good wis...Thanks, Archie, Jenna, and Nancy! All the good wishes give me encouragement for the next leg of the trip!Lyn Fairchild Hawkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308501118724743991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-61930958672659352562011-07-30T18:57:40.178-04:002011-07-30T18:57:40.178-04:00WOW!What good news.Congratulations on getting over...WOW!What good news.Congratulations on getting over this big hurdle. Thank you for all the tips and assistance for one who is seeking an agent for a possible YA/Adult novel. There is so much prep work to the whole game. It can be daunting. It's that old adage of keeping your butt in the chair. Good for you. Nancy PurcellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-87503610991460599762011-07-30T18:53:11.689-04:002011-07-30T18:53:11.689-04:00Wow, you put so much hard work into querying. This...Wow, you put so much hard work into querying. This is so exciting to read about! Congratulations on getting your agent!Jenna Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329926652906059439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-2131077574805252052011-07-30T16:59:39.379-04:002011-07-30T16:59:39.379-04:00Lyn:
Outstanding summary of your query journey. ...Lyn:<br /><br />Outstanding summary of your query journey. As Winston once said you are now at the end of the beginning and moving towards the beginning of the end.<br /><br />Congratulations on your persistence and patience to achieve this milestone.<br /><br />ArchieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-76125564436144596792011-07-30T16:32:29.407-04:002011-07-30T16:32:29.407-04:00Bob, thanks for being the great friend and writing...Bob, thanks for being the great friend and writing colleague that you are! Your feedback and support has made a tremendous difference.Lyn Fairchild Hawkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308501118724743991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6124799008909325766.post-57662875228103965362011-07-30T12:24:48.713-04:002011-07-30T12:24:48.713-04:00Thanks for putting all this down, Lyn. I know it w...Thanks for putting all this down, Lyn. I know it will help all writers know what they're dealing with when the manuscript's complete.Bob Mustinnoreply@blogger.com