tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post7742192860068567377..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: Do I Need an Agent?Carmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-7789624942178578472016-10-20T11:23:54.939-05:002016-10-20T11:23:54.939-05:00Ha, that is a typo. I meant "concussions&quo...Ha, that is a typo. I meant "concussions" not concessions. CarlaCarla Killough McClaffertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058156420968221446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-71834376638158963172016-10-20T11:22:36.911-05:002016-10-20T11:22:36.911-05:00Mary Ann, that is a good point to make. Your book...Mary Ann, that is a good point to make. Your books are wonderful and successful-so common sense would say any agent should be thrilled to represent you. In the end you may be better off without an agent. I think each writer must write what their heart and passion tells them to. I know I do. I would like to write about a "happy" topic, but the books that tug at my heart are heavy, complex ones. Like the Holocaust, concessions, and now slavery. They are the books I know are mine to write. I'm not sure why, but they are. <br /><br />I think nonfiction has more interest right now in general, but that doesn't mean it is easy to get an agent or get anything published. It is not easy. Carla Killough McClaffertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058156420968221446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-39542060920567625502016-10-19T13:34:06.311-05:002016-10-19T13:34:06.311-05:00I've managed to see and publish ten books with...I've managed to see and publish ten books without an agent. Not because I didn't want an agent...I cannot interest an agent, even though I have a proven track record. I've been told they think I'm good writer but...they don't represent picture book authors who aren't also illustrators2) historical fiction 3) I'm too "literary"...whatever THAT means. I know my current WIP will be a tough sell, so I would love to have an agent but...it's historical fiction. Again.<br />Mary Ann Rodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00713067187874692067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-90052850569387256602016-10-19T08:16:36.233-05:002016-10-19T08:16:36.233-05:00Thanks, Jan, for taking time to comment. The situ...Thanks, Jan, for taking time to comment. The situation and path for each writer is vastly different. This makes the question of an agent a hard one to answer. I wish you every success. Carla Carla Killough McClaffertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058156420968221446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-17385556537691573452016-10-19T08:14:10.388-05:002016-10-19T08:14:10.388-05:00Thanks, Carmela, for this comment. Many writers b...Thanks, Carmela, for this comment. Many writers believe that everything will be easy if ONLY they could get an agent. Carla<br />Carla Killough McClaffertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058156420968221446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-34081802963449334812016-10-18T06:27:34.257-05:002016-10-18T06:27:34.257-05:00This is an always-fascinating topic for authors.
...This is an always-fascinating topic for authors. <br />Thanks for these insights, Carla. <br />And so cool about the work-for-hire that paid well & about the auction!<br /><br />jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-59552922474286629712016-10-17T09:09:40.060-05:002016-10-17T09:09:40.060-05:00>>An agent is not a magic door to fame and f...>>An agent is not a magic door to fame and fortune. <<<br />Thanks for highlighting this fact, Carla. Many of my students assume otherwise.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.com