That's quite the resume! Did you do all of that unagented or did you have one previously? I had an illustration agent but I left to focus on literary. I got my first agent through a big contest, so I'll be in the query trenches for the first time, soon.
I was with an illustration agency before and got some experience and forward momentum before the moment I’m writing about here. Definitely helpful. Good luck in the trenches - although I bet you’ll find a home quickly!
That makes sense. I first discovered your art through Folktale Week...was it 2021, 2022? And it was already super high-level then. And thanks! This'll definitely be an adventure outside of my comfort zone! XD
Oh. my. goodness. This was pure gold. I laughed out loud multiple times. Now I'm glad I teased you a bit about already knowing the ending because that was such a great time. And also full of really good information for someone preparing for an agent. I loved it.
For the record, I loved the first one too and it was also well written -- hope you aren't actually being too hard on yourself, because your newsletter is amazing.
Ha! No - I appreciate the idea! I sent part 1 to my agent and she said she can’t wait until part 2 to see what happens. It was a good unintentional setup.
Thanks for writing the most entertaining querying story I think I’ve ever read! The italicized bits had me smiling the whole time 😄
I had a lot of fun writing it! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!!
'Taxidermy' about did me in. Thanks for the giggles and for sharing about your experience!
Mission accomplished ✅ 😝
Ahh fantastic in all aspects 🤩
Thanks, Sam!
That's quite the resume! Did you do all of that unagented or did you have one previously? I had an illustration agent but I left to focus on literary. I got my first agent through a big contest, so I'll be in the query trenches for the first time, soon.
I was with an illustration agency before and got some experience and forward momentum before the moment I’m writing about here. Definitely helpful. Good luck in the trenches - although I bet you’ll find a home quickly!
That makes sense. I first discovered your art through Folktale Week...was it 2021, 2022? And it was already super high-level then. And thanks! This'll definitely be an adventure outside of my comfort zone! XD
Rooting you on!!! 💪
Thank you thank you!
Perfect timing, thank you. 😁 Valuable and encouraging advice.
Oh. my. goodness. This was pure gold. I laughed out loud multiple times. Now I'm glad I teased you a bit about already knowing the ending because that was such a great time. And also full of really good information for someone preparing for an agent. I loved it.
I’m glad you did too! Was fun to write.
For the record, I loved the first one too and it was also well written -- hope you aren't actually being too hard on yourself, because your newsletter is amazing.
Ha! No - I appreciate the idea! I sent part 1 to my agent and she said she can’t wait until part 2 to see what happens. It was a good unintentional setup.
Haha, I love that! And you made something so cool out of that set up
very helpful, especially the fictional elements ;)
Just keeping it real 😂
I love this!