tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post4851729451318593947..comments2023-04-26T11:38:02.147-04:00Comments on Joy N. Hensley: Why I Turned Down an Agenting OfferJoy N. Hensleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571901053323072090noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-24417874722633819322013-06-08T05:13:57.652-04:002013-06-08T05:13:57.652-04:00Alwaуs tаking рride in theіг аppeaгаnсe, throughou...Alwaуs tаking рride in theіг аppeaгаnсe, throughout history these women haѵe made the гаnge а <br />moге beautіful plаce to livе.<br /><br />Full yеar rеvеnuеs of 2012, the grouρ rеported а 4 рercent increase іn <br />sаles, іnсluding а lοng quilted bοmbеr jасket and а long ѕіlκ-аnd-jerseу dгess wіth sheer panеls in blaсk.<br />New Yoгk fashion Week. And sіnсe јеωellery has а special рlace in eveгy ωomаn's wardrobe.<br /><br />Feel free to surf to my web site <a href="http://sfs.dyjh.tc.edu.tw/~dyjh/mediawiki/index.php/User_talk:TwilaPann" rel="nofollow">Thoi trang nam</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-34261428286261908662013-06-04T20:49:24.114-04:002013-06-04T20:49:24.114-04:00It's SleekThe Samsung galaxy S II delivers ric...It's SleekThe <a href="http://wikisourcecode.org/wiki/User:JamalSala" rel="nofollow">Samsung</a> galaxy S II delivers rich catalogues of books and magazines often?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-87996733064697925472011-10-11T22:58:58.725-04:002011-10-11T22:58:58.725-04:00That's a good point. Even though we think that...That's a good point. Even though we think that technology will give us a one up on knowing what the agent is about, it's important to remember there's more to a person than just their twitter feed. It sounds like you thought things out thoroughly. I'm sure it will work out for you.Jess Storkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001356586353583612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-49716920053759343662011-09-30T11:58:59.211-04:002011-09-30T11:58:59.211-04:00Joy,
This is a great story with good advice. And,...Joy, <br />This is a great story with good advice. And, as is the way with writers, it reminds me of the time my mother-in-law said, "I always thought Wayne was the cutest of the brothers, but Ben came home from Korea first." : )C. R. Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04627499155109943973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-64837265562246690292011-09-30T11:14:10.657-04:002011-09-30T11:14:10.657-04:00Thx for sharing. Best of luck on your agent search...Thx for sharing. Best of luck on your agent search! :)Susan Hatlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593705266676864470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-16903722636935065552011-09-30T07:23:36.671-04:002011-09-30T07:23:36.671-04:00I turned down an offer for representation earlier ...I turned down an offer for representation earlier this year. There were a number of reason for my decision, but it was definitely a smart one. I've put the novel aside for now, because I could see ways to improve it based on other agents' rejections. I didn't feel comfortable with it going out on submission until I'd done that. Besides, I have a new novel that I'm going to start querying soon. A much stronger one.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-13428271478993792112011-09-30T07:09:27.646-04:002011-09-30T07:09:27.646-04:00So nice about you & your dad! I agree with you...So nice about you & your dad! I agree with you, it has to be the right fit between you & the agent you choose. Definitely frightening, but necessary for your career...AND the agent's!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02424472150381517186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-88034476014193233412011-09-29T15:19:11.944-04:002011-09-29T15:19:11.944-04:00CN, I turned down the agent offer in April, I thin...CN, I turned down the agent offer in April, I think, and I signed with Mandy at the end of October. Not too long, but long enough to wonder if I had made the wrong decision. Glad to know I did the right thing!Joy N. Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571901053323072090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-11079744208172331762011-09-29T15:18:32.570-04:002011-09-29T15:18:32.570-04:00Tiffany, Ron, Ellaslayne, thanks so much for the t...Tiffany, Ron, Ellaslayne, thanks so much for the thoughts! It was definitely not an easy choice, but glad I made it all the same!Joy N. Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571901053323072090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-81695278458168878142011-09-29T15:17:50.510-04:002011-09-29T15:17:50.510-04:00Jan, It was definitely hard to do, but I did get t...Jan, It was definitely hard to do, but I did get the Call from an agent I'm thrilled with! So happy I waited!Joy N. Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571901053323072090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-29794891106189115232011-09-29T15:17:17.992-04:002011-09-29T15:17:17.992-04:00Kim, thanks so much! I cannot imagine what you had...Kim, thanks so much! I cannot imagine what you had to go through! That must have been heart-breaking!Joy N. Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571901053323072090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-288135909440377022011-09-29T15:16:44.045-04:002011-09-29T15:16:44.045-04:00Kwana, I'm so glad to know I'm not the onl...Kwana, I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one who is impatient!Joy N. Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571901053323072090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-57537403978776998652011-09-29T15:16:19.071-04:002011-09-29T15:16:19.071-04:00Immi, it is definitely agonizing but I didn't ...Immi, it is definitely agonizing but I didn't want to settle. I think I always would have been wondering "what if" if I had.Joy N. Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571901053323072090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-40341801258221623532011-09-29T15:15:45.017-04:002011-09-29T15:15:45.017-04:00Liana, it's so good to figure that out before ...Liana, it's so good to figure that out before an offer comes in. That way you know where you stand in regards to it all and it's easier (not easy!) to make a decision.Joy N. Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571901053323072090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-89060763814939800492011-09-29T15:15:03.518-04:002011-09-29T15:15:03.518-04:00Sorry to make you almost cry, Mandie! :) I'm t...Sorry to make you almost cry, Mandie! :) I'm totally taking a picture if it ever happens!Joy N. Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571901053323072090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-72508095499514848672011-09-29T15:05:16.310-04:002011-09-29T15:05:16.310-04:00So brave! :-)So brave! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-26157250245557790472011-09-29T13:12:52.907-04:002011-09-29T13:12:52.907-04:00This is very eye-opening. Thanks for sharing this ...This is very eye-opening. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.Ronald L. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649046677631873728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-78388991693973200502011-09-29T12:55:39.200-04:002011-09-29T12:55:39.200-04:00I don't know if I'd ever be able to turn d...I don't know if I'd ever be able to turn down an agent! How long was it between that time and getting the agent you have now?Charlie N. Holmberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546802577363686054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-61296517138783042872011-09-29T12:23:02.033-04:002011-09-29T12:23:02.033-04:00A lot of it comes down to how much you believe in ...A lot of it comes down to how much you believe in your book. And having the patience to hold out for what you really want. Good luck!Tiffany N. Yorknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-66166288113920873952011-09-29T11:58:32.613-04:002011-09-29T11:58:32.613-04:00Great post,Joy! I applaud your conviction to see y...Great post,Joy! I applaud your conviction to see your dreams & career the way you want them. Would I turn down an agent? Probably not. I'm too impulsive - perhaps not a good thing. But I admire you for taking charge of your situation. Best wishes on getting a call from an agent that works with the NYC publishing houses. And I hope you get that moment with your dad when your book is hot off the presses!!<br /> <br />Yours in writing, Jan RomesJan Romeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02636465024841445819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-66948704396148758052011-09-29T11:45:25.166-04:002011-09-29T11:45:25.166-04:00Joy,
I've been there.
I met an agent at a co...Joy,<br />I've been there. <br /><br />I met an agent at a conference who liked my pitch and asked for the full. A month later, her assistant sent me a letter saying that the agent wanted to represent me and would be giving me a call. I can't tell you, well of course you already know, how wonderful that feeling was. Finally, somebody wanted my stories!<br /><br />But then she didn't call. Weeks went by. A month. I got in contact with the assistant who set up a specific time for THE CALL. I took off work. I waited by the phone. No call. It started to feel an awful lot like high school--waiting by the phone in the hopes that some cute guy who smiled at me in the hallway might call. Except that this agency was supposed to be WORKING for me! Shouldn't she be trying to woe me, just a little? <br /><br />I was a total newbie and yet I knew this was not the way things were supposed to work. If it was that hard getting her to talk to me, how in the world would this relationship work?<br /><br />It was the hardest thing I've ever done in this business--passing on an agent who'd said "yes."<br /><br />I agree with you that you know when it is right. Good for you for sticking with your guns and holding out for your dream.<br /><br />I wish you the best!Kimberley Trouttehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656793524069292791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-75757552514919696342011-09-29T11:40:37.522-04:002011-09-29T11:40:37.522-04:00What a great post. Being impatient myself I can to...What a great post. Being impatient myself I can totally relate.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-55779099030866786802011-09-29T10:58:54.026-04:002011-09-29T10:58:54.026-04:00I'm loving these posts. :-)
I've never tu...I'm loving these posts. :-)<br /><br />I've never turned down representation (apart from one agent who wanted me to pay her up front--ha!), but I can imagine it's an agonizing thing to have to do.<br /><br />I'm totally with you on the NYC thing, though. And if you want an agent to help you reach a certain goal, you need to be sure they're able to do so.<br /><br />Immi<br />xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08213066534172394685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-59794955424123860372011-09-29T08:58:57.715-04:002011-09-29T08:58:57.715-04:00I've been debating this for awhile myself. I h...I've been debating this for awhile myself. I have a novella out right now, and I've decided I need to figure out which presses are a yes! and which are let-me-see.Liana Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508618541636805096.post-19366743552706810682011-09-29T08:47:44.845-04:002011-09-29T08:47:44.845-04:00I almost cried when you talked about you and your ...I almost cried when you talked about you and your dad! Haha. That is just so awesome. I hope that happens. Great tips!!!Mandie Baxterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178057465311925795noreply@blogger.com