tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post2295408132086128298..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Writer Wednesday: Should You Query New Agencies?Kelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-80784103768953341982014-12-20T17:40:53.001-05:002014-12-20T17:40:53.001-05:00Yeah, that would be very iffy.Yeah, that would be very iffy.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-9807827095471641282014-12-20T12:42:58.299-05:002014-12-20T12:42:58.299-05:00I would have no problem querying new agents at est...I would have no problem querying new agents at established agencies, or new agencies formed by established agents, assuming all the normal research checked out. But I get squeamish when new agents start new agencies. Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-66711055498257892772014-12-19T12:24:51.034-05:002014-12-19T12:24:51.034-05:00Yes, it could.Yes, it could.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-79989528813578453282014-12-18T20:22:45.911-05:002014-12-18T20:22:45.911-05:00I'm not querying at the moment but it's st...I'm not querying at the moment but it's still very good to learn more about it. For me, credibility and sincerity (honesty & hardwork) are both important, perhaps the latter more so. So going with a new agency that is willing to work hard and forge a relationship with the author could turn out very well. Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-20449084013593875452014-12-18T11:04:56.050-05:002014-12-18T11:04:56.050-05:00Thanks, Allyn.Thanks, Allyn.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-46838092127379911012014-12-18T11:04:43.913-05:002014-12-18T11:04:43.913-05:00Yes, new agencies formed by established agents are...Yes, new agencies formed by established agents are totally fine in my book.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-3915098656527523122014-12-18T11:04:01.691-05:002014-12-18T11:04:01.691-05:00Yeah, that would make me edgy too.Yeah, that would make me edgy too.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-17413707473242839702014-12-18T11:03:45.550-05:002014-12-18T11:03:45.550-05:00Yes, we all want that. :)Yes, we all want that. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-6122497426638047722014-12-18T11:03:30.915-05:002014-12-18T11:03:30.915-05:00All agents are new when they start out, and they h...All agents are new when they start out, and they have to start somewhere, rights? I think a new agent with an established agency is totally fine. They have other people to turn to if need be and they have the agency's reputation behind them.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-49839911557729580812014-12-18T11:03:20.180-05:002014-12-18T11:03:20.180-05:00Good info, Kelly.Good info, Kelly.Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-59153572227947645952014-12-18T11:02:17.058-05:002014-12-18T11:02:17.058-05:00Exactly. You really have to think things through b...Exactly. You really have to think things through before hitting send on that query letter.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-68651255863927857612014-12-18T11:01:52.529-05:002014-12-18T11:01:52.529-05:00Yes, I think it's very similar.Yes, I think it's very similar.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-57997820456735386922014-12-18T06:31:33.769-05:002014-12-18T06:31:33.769-05:00I agree with Leandra. If the agency is new, but th...I agree with Leandra. If the agency is new, but the head agent has worked elsewhere as an agent, then I'll query them. Some new agencies seem to have little or no background info. I'll bookmark them, but rarely revisit to query. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-73009222474989142622014-12-18T00:53:15.408-05:002014-12-18T00:53:15.408-05:00Great advice! I'm always comfortable querying ...Great advice! I'm always comfortable querying new agencies where the agents have worked w/an older, more established one. If it was someone out of the blue with no experience, that would make me edgy! Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-38527800941400221732014-12-17T20:14:56.565-05:002014-12-17T20:14:56.565-05:00Great post! Your pros and cons are excellent. I t...Great post! Your pros and cons are excellent. I think many of us hope to have a long and happy life with an agent who will really champion our books. I know I do! Luckily, I love my agent. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-39979634386941431832014-12-17T17:45:34.998-05:002014-12-17T17:45:34.998-05:00Lots of people I'm sending this to! Thanks for...Lots of people I'm sending this to! Thanks for the thoughts, Kelly. I personally stayed away from new agents when I was querying because I wanted an agent with a list already established—I don't have the time or money to spend with a new agent waiting for things to happen. Though I know plenty of people who are not chomping at the bit to make money who could totally be patient and happy with somebody new.Kiersihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033659930186902045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-82380388834525804692014-12-17T17:32:08.419-05:002014-12-17T17:32:08.419-05:00Your pros and cons list sounds spot on. You're...Your pros and cons list sounds spot on. You're taking a leap of faith, so, as you say, don't query if you think you won't seek their representation. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-66030629793385759462014-12-17T17:07:56.895-05:002014-12-17T17:07:56.895-05:00Great advice. Sounds similar to trying to decided ...Great advice. Sounds similar to trying to decided whether you want to go with a new small press publisher or an established one.Auden Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484527377996130004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-27345012025733048682014-12-17T13:00:20.360-05:002014-12-17T13:00:20.360-05:00It is like a marriage, definitely. You have to rea...It is like a marriage, definitely. You have to really click with the person and have the same vision for your work and your career.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-8936035114560158862014-12-17T12:59:50.299-05:002014-12-17T12:59:50.299-05:00Yes, some prefer to go it alone, and there is noth...Yes, some prefer to go it alone, and there is nothing wrong with that. You've got to do what's best for you.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-45410954960898610392014-12-17T12:59:14.006-05:002014-12-17T12:59:14.006-05:00Glad you think so, Gina.Glad you think so, Gina.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-34555098683861508192014-12-17T12:58:58.724-05:002014-12-17T12:58:58.724-05:00:) Thanks.:) Thanks.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-13827293665354387602014-12-17T12:37:28.322-05:002014-12-17T12:37:28.322-05:00excellent advice. Research is key in this industry...excellent advice. Research is key in this industry. And it is really like a marriage. When I first spoke with my now agent about a revision she was interested in seeing, I just knew she would be the perfect one. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181207761130079393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-74599282260787115922014-12-17T12:31:16.163-05:002014-12-17T12:31:16.163-05:00Very good advice, Kelly. At this point I'm not...Very good advice, Kelly. At this point I'm not particularly looking for agents.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-22682108975029923312014-12-17T12:16:29.318-05:002014-12-17T12:16:29.318-05:00Kelly, I think you are on point with this one. Th...Kelly, I think you are on point with this one. There are both pros and cons to querying new agents so the best thing you can do is feel them out. Your advice is great and gives us all something to think about. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14498810090279251726noreply@blogger.com