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Ideally . . .

 

                   
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I don't know about "most", but I do think "many" writers hold out hope for their ideal publisher, editor, and/or agent in the industry. Some want slick and accomplished New York agents and publishers to insure their work gets worldwide – or at least NYTimes Bestseller List – attention. Of course in their saner moments they realize there are no guarantees in the publishing biz.

So, how about you? Is there a particular agent and publisher you would regard as your dream team? How about an editor? A few of them have earned some stellar reputations.

We in Christian fiction have our favorites. (I should quit including myself in this category or should at least make up a name for my version of Christian fiction.) You don't have to name names, but do you have a favorite in any of these categories? What would be your ideal qualifications if you could choose your people?

We always hear about what the professionals expect from authors. Well, if you like, what do you expect from the pros?    

 

Father, we need your direction at all times. Lead us. Help us to follow. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

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  1. BK Jackson Avatar
    BK Jackson

    I actually don’t have any favorites, and really haven’t stopped to think about “ideals” because I’ve been too busy focusing on story to worry about the externals such as agents.
    When the time comes, all I can tell you is I want one who thinks out of the box and can come up with more than just “it’d be better if it had a romance in it.”

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  2. Brenda Anderson Avatar
    Brenda Anderson

    There are a few agents I regard as rock stars, the agents who know the industry inside and out and have good rapport with publishers. The publisher and agent should respect each other.
    As for what I expect, I’d say open, honest communication. They’re hired by the author so their goal should be to obtain the best contract possible for their client and understand contractual language.
    I’m sure there’s more, but that’s all my sleepy brain can think of at the moment. 🙂

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  3. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    I have a couple of favorites too. However, I can’t expect them to do for me what, so far, CBA refuses to do. In a way I’m like Brenda J. even though I write romance. I’m outside the box too and unwilling to color within their lines. My bad.
    In an editor he/she’d have to “get” me. It might sound cliche, but that’s the most important factor for me.

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  4. BK Jackson Avatar
    BK Jackson

    And by the time I’m ready to publish, who knows what the agent landscape will look like.
    Also, it may seem like a small thing, but when the time comes to choose an agent, part of that decision will be based on their public presence…ie. blogs, etc.
    Everybody is always telling authors to be mindful of their ever public presence in comments, blogs, and other websites. I deem that equally true for agents, editors, etc. If the first thing that comes to mind when I think of a particular agent is a not so stellar comment they made at some point, that will weigh against them.

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