STATUS: I’m ready for an exciting new project to come my way. What’s playing on the iPod right now? POEMS, PRAYERS, AND PROMISES by John DenverI know that writers don’t necessarily think of this but agents get rejected as well. Last week I offered representation to an author for a… MORE
27 CommentsDoes The Size Of The Advance Equal Success?
by Kristin Nelson
STATUS: Blogging a bit late tonight. Busy day.What’s playing on the iPod right now? MR. JONES by Counting CrowsThe answer is yes. The answer is no. The size of the advance paid can increase the likelihood of success as the publisher is more likely to commit significant resources toward a… MORE
16 CommentsEarn Out
by Kristin Nelson
STATUS: Typical Denver. 75 degrees one day. 45 degrees the next. I actually wore gloves this evening while walking home from the office.What’s playing on the iPod right now? RAIN by George WinstonGenerally speaking, the statistics are rather grim when it comes to authors earning out their initial advances. Of… MORE
30 CommentsEditor Rant–Daniel Menaker
by Kristin Nelson
STATUS: TGIF and I’m heading out of the office early to do a little reading. What’s playing on the iPod right now? STORMY BLUES by Billie Holiday Ah, I couldn’t get the Friday Funnies to work and since I’m heading out, I’ll just have to let Daniel Menaker rant in… MORE
19 CommentsWhy Agent Honesty Is Overrated
by Kristin Nelson
STATUS: Today is about royalty statements, a submission, and a film deal in process.What’s playing on the iPod right now? SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY by Fine Young CannibalsWriters on submission always want to know the answer to this question: “Why aren’t agents just honest in their response to my sample… MORE
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