tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post742504077877927733..comments2023-09-16T04:44:42.410-04:00Comments on Ask a Literary Agent: Once I land an agent, how long does it take to land a book deal?Noah Lukemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731880178684434531noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-13910039037634709532013-02-14T14:01:30.971-05:002013-02-14T14:01:30.971-05:00verschwindeverschwindeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-43514402457805124072011-10-22T02:29:20.313-04:002011-10-22T02:29:20.313-04:00Thanks for the post. It was very interesting and m...Thanks for the post. It was very interesting and meaningful.<br /><a href="http://clawdigital.com/android-app-development/" rel="nofollow"> Android app developer</a>|<a href="http://clawdigital.com/android-app-development/" rel="nofollow"> Android apps development</a>|Android app developmenthttp://clawdigital.com/android-app-developmentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-25681502271261329092010-07-22T19:13:23.581-04:002010-07-22T19:13:23.581-04:00hallo ihr blöden Arschlöcherhallo ihr blöden ArschlöcherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-22301586970802408612010-06-21T18:16:19.058-04:002010-06-21T18:16:19.058-04:00hello, Mr. Lukeman;
First of all, thank you so muc...hello, Mr. Lukeman;<br />First of all, thank you so much!<br />My question is: A few years ago, I self-published a novel that became quite popular here in Nashville. It was shown and "highly recommended" on a local tv talk show.<br />Would an agent even consider representing it in hopes of having it re-published by a big house?<br />thank you- AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-48228260213335004942010-06-05T21:19:50.388-04:002010-06-05T21:19:50.388-04:00Basically I am young and I have written one novel ...Basically I am young and I have written one novel (which I have tossed) and I am half way through my second one (which I hope to publish one day).<br /><a href="http://www.admaya.in" rel="nofollow"> PPC Advertising India </a>Nishanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461392896444120934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-41000042080949125772010-03-25T18:09:47.801-04:002010-03-25T18:09:47.801-04:00Hi Lukeman,
I'm in this process right now. I ...Hi Lukeman,<br /><br />I'm in this process right now. I know this is an old post, but it is timely for me right now. My agent submitted my 65 page book proposal to 13 major publishing houses. It's been hard to wait a week. I can't imagine how hard it will be to wait 8 weeks! Thanks for this post!<br /><br />KathyKatherine Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16732133918969183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-19301994167907365882010-01-19T17:46:20.173-05:002010-01-19T17:46:20.173-05:00Mr Lukeman,
If I'm in Australia, should I subm...Mr Lukeman,<br />If I'm in Australia, should I submit to an agent here or just concentrate on submitting to agents in the US or UK?<br />Thanks very much.Icyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17824232121734527891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-91802600619223893042009-12-15T02:06:47.555-05:002009-12-15T02:06:47.555-05:00First of all, thank you so much for all of your po...First of all, thank you so much for all of your posts and your free e-book. I have learned a lot and I greatly appreciate it.<br /><br />Anyways, I recently read your "How to Write a Great Query Letter" and I had one question. You mention that a writer should not mention his smaller accomplishments, because it makes him seem like an amateur. I was wondering then, if a writer is just starting out, has never had anything published, and doesn't have a lot of notable things to put in a bio section of a query letter, then what should he put? What can a beginning writer add into the section that will both attract the agent and not make him doubt the writing abilities of the writer. Basically I am young and I have written one novel (which I have tossed) and I am half way through my second one (which I hope to publish one day). Unfortunately I don't have a lot of writing experience that would make an agent interested in reading my manuscript. I don't feel this takes away from the quality of my work but I understand that it may be harder to get someone to look at it in the first place. So anything that you could tell me would be great help.<br /><br />Thanks again for all of your work. It helps immensely!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994916040035161585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-44256375058000785662009-12-12T11:41:30.275-05:002009-12-12T11:41:30.275-05:00Hi Noah, thanks for this post.Hi Noah, thanks for this post.Jenn McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096584277185808602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-57935597266885678182009-12-10T21:54:19.294-05:002009-12-10T21:54:19.294-05:00Dear Mr. Lukeman,
Could I link your blog to the a...Dear Mr. Lukeman,<br /><br />Could I link your blog to the a post on my blog? I read HOW TO WRITE A GREAT QUERY LETTER, and feel ready to submit my three paragraph query letter to a carefully selected agent. Thank you for freely sharing your advice. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Sharon Mayhew<br />skmayh@q.comSharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-16567425527299668062009-12-06T13:21:57.583-05:002009-12-06T13:21:57.583-05:00Another great post!!Another great post!!ryan fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361694356025572544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-2541767083569321752009-12-04T18:35:51.387-05:002009-12-04T18:35:51.387-05:00Mr. Lukeman:
My second book was just published ...Mr. Lukeman:<br /> My second book was just published in November. Is it too late for me a find an agent to represent my financial interests going forward on this work? If it is not, do agents typically expect a lower percentage of the revenue since the book is already placed and published? I have a third almost completed. Should I look for someone to represent both? What are your thoughts? Thanks. John BinghamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-64715003586499440712009-12-04T18:01:10.346-05:002009-12-04T18:01:10.346-05:00Anonymous, that was a good reminder to pay close a...Anonymous, that was a good reminder to pay close attention to those first pages. I have reworked mine a few times, but now I'll go back again. Thanks for the tip. <br />Very helpful post. It's nice to know who things work when you are new at the process.Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-34976366520595972032009-12-04T17:15:25.883-05:002009-12-04T17:15:25.883-05:00I am a scond reader for a small niche publishing c...I am a scond reader for a small niche publishing company. I am part of your problem. I can only read so fast. If your grammar, style or anything at all make me sigh and put your manuscript aside it could be a few weeks before I remember where I left it. Noah is on the money about the first five pages... they will make or break your chances... and your timetable. Also, if I had a nickel for every manuscript I have returned with the advice, "Read 'The First Five Pages'," I would be as rich as Noah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com