Comments on: FROM SELF-PUBLISHED TO PUBLISHED: Is it possible to land a top agent when you’ve self-published or published independently? http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:59:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jonathan http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-32743 Jonathan Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:08:41 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/#comment-32743 Thanks Jeff... An informative article on an important topic. I've not considered using an agent, but certainly will if and when I decide to cease self-publishing and have a professional publishing company do it. Regards, Jonathan Thanks Jeff…
An informative article on an important topic. I’ve not considered using an agent, but certainly will if and when I decide to cease self-publishing and have a professional publishing company do it.
Regards,
Jonathan

]]> By: Brenda A. Wise http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-32536 Brenda A. Wise Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:32:41 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/#comment-32536 I am a 'literary agent,' 'proof reader,' 'typesetter subcontractor to PDF files,' for book printing, actor's agent and literary consultant. I'd like to hear from you, at my e-mail address, above. I have a set rate for 'editing, proof reading, typesetting and consultation.' Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Brenda A. Wise, B.A. Wise Literary Consultants. I am a ‘literary agent,’ ‘proof reader,’ ‘typesetter subcontractor to PDF files,’ for book printing, actor’s agent and literary consultant. I’d like to hear from you, at my e-mail address, above. I have a set rate for ‘editing, proof reading, typesetting and consultation.’ Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Brenda A. Wise, B.A. Wise Literary Consultants.

]]> By: Jeff Rivera http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-27788 Jeff Rivera Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:05:17 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/#comment-27788 Hey everyone, I just realized so many people had responded to my article on query letters, didn't realize that. Well, please feel free to email me with any questions. Jeff@JeffRivera.com Hey everyone, I just realized so many people had responded to my article on query letters, didn’t realize that. Well, please feel free to email me with any questions. Jeff@JeffRivera.com

]]> By: James E. Hayes Jr. http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-27700 James E. Hayes Jr. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:29:44 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/#comment-27700 I would like to know if you know of any agents that are accepting poetry manuscripts/published books? can you help me find an agent ? Also congratulations to you on your success. I wish for you nothing missing ,nothing lost ,never lacking and nothing broken. I wish for you exceeding and abundant riches and wealth in every area of your life for the rest of your life. I also just wanted to share with you my three books entitled,"A Word In Season"@xlibris.com,"A Now Word In Season"@PublishAmerica.com and "A Now Word From Above"@Amazon.com .All three books can be purchased at your local Book retailers.I would also like to share with you a poem from my 4th manuscript. The poem is entitied ,"Love Takes Time". Love Takes Time: Love takes time. When others won't ,love will... Love takes time to assure that every wound in our lives are perfectly healed. Love takes time never to take advantage when we are weak. Love is our strength to bring us to the place where we are eternally complete. Love takes time to listen with an attentive ear. Love is always present when others disappear. Love takes time. These are the books I'm seeking help . I also have poetry @ PoetrySoup.com, Tvone.com as well as PoetryShowcase.com Thanks for your help , James Hayes I would like to know if you know of any agents that are accepting poetry manuscripts/published books? can you help me find an agent ? Also congratulations to you on your success. I wish for you nothing missing ,nothing lost ,never lacking and nothing broken. I wish for you exceeding and abundant riches and wealth in every area of your life for the rest of your life. I also just wanted to share with
you my three books entitled,”A Word In
Season”@xlibris.com,”A Now Word In
Season”@PublishAmerica.com and “A Now Word
From Above”@Amazon.com .All three books can be
purchased at your local Book retailers.I would also like
to share with you a poem from my 4th manuscript. The
poem is entitied ,”Love Takes Time”. Love
Takes Time: Love takes time. When others won’t
,love will… Love takes time to assure that every wound
in our lives are perfectly healed. Love takes time never
to take advantage when we are weak. Love is our strength
to bring us to the place where we are eternally
complete. Love takes time to listen with an attentive
ear. Love is always present when others disappear. Love
takes time. These are the books I’m seeking help . I also have poetry @ PoetrySoup.com, Tvone.com as well as PoetryShowcase.com Thanks for your help , James Hayes

]]> By: shanti milan http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-27600 shanti milan Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:37:35 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/#comment-27600 Hi Jeff: I self published after sending out many query letters. I did great with my first printing of 500 books here in Lake Tahoe,Ca. I am now on my second edition, and this time I had the book professionaly edited with RJcommunications, and will have them do the printing, and layout of the book. I have lots of fantastic marketing ideas, and have contacts from the first printing of my book. Do you think I still need an agent? Thanks, Shanti Milan Get Ready Cause Here I come Hi Jeff:
I self published after sending out many query letters. I did great with my first printing of 500 books here in Lake Tahoe,Ca. I am now on my second edition, and this time I had the book professionaly edited with RJcommunications, and will have them do the printing, and layout of the book. I have lots of fantastic marketing ideas, and have contacts from the first printing of my book. Do you think I still need an agent?
Thanks,
Shanti Milan
Get Ready Cause Here I come

]]> By: Josephine F. Quintana http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-27579 Josephine F. Quintana Sat, 31 May 2008 23:15:06 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/#comment-27579 Hi Jeff: Your article on the agent "query letter" was most helpful and I am getting to mine soon as I have two books at a self-publisher (will be POD types) to be completed within 1 month. They certainly take long (7-8 months each). I am considering "Booksurge" (who sent me this article) to promote my books once published. Like yourself, I would am eager to see if I could land a traditional publisher for my series of books (7 so far) on a theme of photographs from around the world. I am a world traveling teacher, avid trained photographer, poet, artists, and now soon to be author with one upcoming novel as well. Currently I am living and working in China where my first 3 photo series books are on. I am still teaching art and will continue to do so until I can make enough money to retire and just concentrate on my books but I would like to deal with only one agent/traditional book publisher. Thanks for your article and I hope to hear form you soon. Please defer to my simple (and probably boring, ughh) self-made web page for more information about me if you need to. Sincerely ours, Miss Josie Quintana Hi Jeff: Your article on the agent “query letter” was most helpful and I am getting to mine soon as I have two books at a self-publisher (will be POD types) to be completed within 1 month. They certainly take long (7-8 months each). I am considering “Booksurge” (who sent me this article) to promote my books once published. Like yourself, I would am eager to see if I could land a traditional publisher for my series of books (7 so far) on a theme of photographs from around the world. I am a world traveling teacher, avid trained photographer, poet, artists, and now soon to be author with one upcoming novel as well. Currently I am living and working in China where my first 3 photo series books are on. I am still teaching art and will continue to do so until I can make enough money to retire and just concentrate on my books but I would like to deal with only one agent/traditional book publisher. Thanks for your article and I hope to hear form you soon. Please defer to my simple (and probably boring, ughh) self-made web page for more information about me if you need to. Sincerely ours, Miss Josie Quintana

]]> By: Michelle M. McCorkle http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-27575 Michelle M. McCorkle Sat, 31 May 2008 15:41:37 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/#comment-27575 Jeff, I would LOVE for you to critique my query letter. I'm on my 3rd self-published book and have had many requests, but no agent yet. Thank you. Jeff,

I would LOVE for you to critique my query letter. I’m on my 3rd self-published book and have had many requests, but no agent yet. Thank you.

]]> By: Shirley Slaughter http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-27565 Shirley Slaughter Fri, 30 May 2008 21:42:35 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/#comment-27565 Jeff, Is it possible to still get an agent after you have already published your book? I could sure use a new publisher. I need to know if you can help me. I have a good book but I am also an unknown. Book title: Our Lady of Victory, the Saga of an African-American Catholic Community by Shirley Harris-Slaughter. My current publisher is iUniverse now Authorhouse. They are a print on demand publisher and although I am distributed through the right channels, I am having problems with smaller book stores and its impossible to make any money unless you sell a lot of books. Jeff,
Is it possible to still get an agent after you have already published your book? I could sure use a new publisher. I need to know if you can help me. I have a good book but I am also an unknown. Book title: Our Lady of Victory, the Saga of an African-American Catholic Community by Shirley Harris-Slaughter.

My current publisher is iUniverse now Authorhouse. They are a print on demand publisher and although I am distributed through the right channels, I am having problems with smaller book stores and its impossible to make any money unless you sell a lot of books.

]]> By: Robert Anderson http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-27564 Robert Anderson Fri, 30 May 2008 21:36:50 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/#comment-27564 Thanks for talking with me at the Missouri Writers Guild conference in Columbia. I am sending you three chapters of a novel I have recently finished titled, “Journey to Bagnell.” This is the story of a man consumed with failure and guilt, attempting to start anew. His rebellion at the treatment of a Negro workman in the 1930’s initiates incidents that only pile on more guilt. As does his relationship with the workman’s wife. With his heart in conflict with itself, he is faced with the anguish of making a moral choice and to renew feelings of self importance to start a new and meaningful life. I’ve included a synopsis of the story. While serving as an editor, publisher and columnist, our newspaper won numerous awards, as did my columns. My background includes writing and editing technical manuals for the Honeywell Corporation. Included is a list of my four published novels and one true crime book and their ISBNs. Under separate cover I am sending you a copy of “Limb of the Judas Tree,” which you can peruse to judge my story telling and writing ability. Please contact me if you have any further questions. Thanks for talking with me at the Missouri Writers Guild conference in Columbia. I am sending you three chapters of a novel I have recently finished titled, “Journey to Bagnell.” This is the story of a man consumed with failure and guilt, attempting to start anew. His rebellion at the treatment of a Negro workman in the 1930’s initiates incidents that only pile on more guilt. As does his relationship with the workman’s wife. With his heart in conflict with itself, he is faced with the anguish of making a moral choice and to renew feelings of self importance to start a new and meaningful life.
I’ve included a synopsis of the story.
While serving as an editor, publisher and columnist, our newspaper won numerous awards, as did my columns. My background includes writing and editing technical manuals for the Honeywell Corporation. Included is a list of my four published novels and one true crime book and their ISBNs. Under separate cover I am sending you a copy of “Limb of the Judas Tree,” which you can peruse to judge my story telling and writing ability.
Please contact me if you have any further questions.

]]> By: STEPHANIE http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/comment-page-1/#comment-27563 STEPHANIE Fri, 30 May 2008 21:05:23 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/2008/05/29/from-self-published-to-published-is-it-possible-to-land-a-top-agent-when-youve-self-published-or-published-independently/#comment-27563 Jeff, how do I get a listing of names and address to send my query letter too? Jeff, how do I get a listing of names and address to send my query letter too?

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