Posts Tagged ‘agent’

May

The Hardest Part of Anything

There are days when I wonder if I’m cut out to be a writer. No, I’m not doubting my ability to actually put words down in a coherent order either. I’m more referring to the whole “the publishing industry takes a long time” aspect of it.

Every aspect takes time: finding a publisher/agent who is interested in your writing, the publisher/agent actually accepting said work, getting a contract and so on. It means a LOT of waiting and if there is one thing I’m not good at, waiting would be it.

So what has my knickers in a bunch right now?

There are a couple BIG things on that list right now. As I may have mentioned previously, I am between jobs at the moment. I’ve had a few interviews and, in fact, have one company that seems to be very interested in me. The problem is, the people doing the actual hiring are busying so I’m not hearing from them as quickly as I would like.

The second thing is one of my books is being considered by a publisher. This is easily the furthest any of my books have ever gotten with the publisher actually requesting a few changes to the book in order to consider it for publication. They also asked about two other books in the series. That was over a month ago (I know, that’s really nothing) and I am on pins and needles. I know the publisher is busy so I’m not harassing her but it is still hard to wait.

It’s times like these that I should be focusing on my writing but I keep letting myself be distracted. Every time the phone rings or an email comes through it might be some of the news I’ve been waiting for. So I jump on it only to find it isn’t what I had hoped for.

Ah well. To coin a phrase, “the best things in life are worth waiting (and working) for” so I will continue to wait and work. I hope the waiting is easier for you than it is for me.

Personal Update

I pretty much covered the update in the post. Still waiting and working on my writing. I am in countdown mode though. Only three weeks (give or take a day) until Balticon. Yay!

Tags: agent, balticon, irreverent muse, Michell Plested, publisher, waiting, writing

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Jan

Get Published Episode 22 – New Years’ Goals… or are they Resolutions?

Posted by: Michell in Get Published (Podcast), Irreverent Muse

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Happy New Years, Everyone. I wanted to start the new year out talking about my own personal goals for 2010. I have some ambitious plans for the coming year that I want to share with you.

I also have a great question regarding when to start connecting to people via social media. It’s a little shorter episode than the past few, but I wanted to ease into the new year.

Thanks for joining me for another year. I hope we can make it a great one together.

-Michell

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published, Episode 22 – New Years’ Goals… or are they Resolutions?

Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

0:14 — Introduction – Get Published, Episode 22 – New Years’ Goals… or are they Resolutions?

Welcome to the show.

01:33 — Promos: Tale Chasing

http://www.talechasing.com

02:42 — Feedback – Get Published, Episode 22 – New Years’ Goals… or are they Resolutions? (continued)

Mike answers a question from Brandy: “When is a good time to start connecting with people via Twitter/Facebook/etc.
Email feedback at getpublishedpodcast dot com with your comments or call the voiceline at (206) 203-2031

07:38 — Promos: Digital Magic

http://www.digitalmagicnovel.com

08:36 — Get Published, Episode 22 – New Years’ Goals… or are they Resolutions? (continued)

Mike talks about his writing and podcasting goals for 2010

26:03 — Promos: Bird House Rules

http://www.imaginethatstudios.com/twitter/

26:55 — Closing

Let me know what you think and definitely use the voicemail line to your heart’s content!

Tags: agent, Bird House Rules, digital magic, Galaxybillies, goals, irreverent muse, Michell Plested, new years resolutions, philippa ballantine, publisher, tale chasing, Tee Morris, writing

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Oct

Get Published, Episode 14 – Submission Discussion with Gabrielle Harbowy

Posted by: Michell in About Publishing, Get Published (Podcast)

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Hello Everyone.

I’ve been wanting to do a show about Submitting work with Gabrielle Harbowy for a while now so it is with great pleasure that I have her on this show. She has a great deal to say and it’s great information.

Enjoy.

Get Published, Episode 14 – Submission Discussion with Gabrielle Harbowy

Show Notes

00:00 — Opening – Get Published, Episode 14

Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published”

0:14 — Introduction – Show #14 – Submission Discussion with Gabrielle Harbowy

Welcome to the show.

00:40 — Promos: Tales of the Children

www.pgholyfield.com

02:28 — Feedback – Show #14 – Submission Discussion with Gabrielle Harbowy (continued)

Michell thanks the people who have given feedback and encouragement via Twitter and Facebook
Email feedback at getpublishedpodcast dot com with your comments or call the voiceline at (206) 339-1258

03:48 — Promos: V & A Shipping

http://jrmurdock.wordpress.com/

04:52 — Show #14 – Submission Discussion with Gabrielle Harbowy (continued)

Gabrielle Harbowy is the Editor-in-Charge at Dragon Moon Press and she gives us insight about the submissions process

56:05 — Promos: Adventures of Indiana Jim

http://podcast.indianajim.net

57:05— Closing

Let me know what you think and definitely use the voicemail line to your heart’s content!

Tags: adventures of indiana jim, agent, dragon moon press, gabrielle harbowy, Get Published, irreverent muse, jr murdoch, Michell Plested, pg holyfield, query, Query Letter, submission, tales of the children, v&a shipping