Kind of on hold...
2 years ago
I guess this one is officially on hold. I do intend to get an agent someday. But I sold my first book without one, so…
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 "Sold a book, got an agent after."
How I did it: Well....I sold a book to a publisher. Then needed an agent b/c a book packager had contacted me about another book (which didn't wind up happening) and so I contacted an agent that had *almost* signed me before I sold my book...and got an agent.
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How I did it: Well a friend of mine told me how she was getting jobs in the entertainment industry from Craigslist and suggested that I check it out. I scrolled through all the listings for a good 3 days until I came across people looking for talent that matched me :] I updated my resume, went and took some headshots real quick in my backyard, and sent them in. A day later, tadaa they want to meet with me. A week later tadaa I have an agent! The weird … Read how I did it…
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Finding an agent
2 years ago
Finding an agent involves first getting my first novel up to a state where it is ready to be shopped around. Bleh, but worth it.
tintinnabulation needs to get ready for piano and voice.
Mostly necessary for professionals......
2 years ago
but doesn’t guarantee your success.
I’m currently with my 4th SAG agency, and while their job is to provide you with jobs you wouldn’t be able to get by yourself, it is your job to keep in touch with them, book jobs, and build your resume. They really just provide a helping hand.
So, I got to LA three years ago and it’s only now that I have 3 agents (commercial/theatrical/voiceover) and a manager. My manager helped me get all three and his faith in me is one of the main reasons why I have been so lucky to have a fighting chance here in LA.
I am on my third commercial agent, and I have a learned a few things:
- just cuz you have an agent, it doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to start auditioning more
- mailings don’t really work
- those classes you can take with agents and the like are usually not worth your time BUT are worth checking out a few times to get some practice in
- you gotta keep looking for work; your agent will help with the contracts and that kind of thing, but you have to be an active partner
- it’s a business: if your agent is not getting you out a few times a month at least—and this lasts for 4-6 months, then you need a new one. we don’t have all the time in the world!
- if you can find a manager whom you trust, count yourself lucky!
- don’t annoy your agent by calling every week to find out why you are not going out
- but don’t let two months go by, either
- once you do start going out, show up to the auditions on time, be prepared, be professional and do your best…then forget about it. if you get called back, great, otherwise don’t sweat it. and don’t call your agent to find out why you didn’t get something.
the biggest thing? Perseverence. It will work out but you really, really, can’t give up.
good luck!
Finished The Book, Now What?
3 years ago
Hi folks,
After almost a year and a half, I finished my first novel (the first one I actually like). Actually, I finished it about 3 months ago, put it aside then went back over it to do an edit. Then I sent it to be copywritten. Now, I’ve sent it to a buddy of mine to edit. Am I on the right track? Can anyone give me some advice on finding a literary agent? Anything else I’ve overlooked?
Thanks!
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3 years ago
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Currently...
3 years ago
MS is out with agent #4. Agents #2 and #3 also indicated they’d really, really like to see my next completed project. So it’s all good, for the most part. At least they like the writing, even if they aren’t sure I can find a home for my first book.
