tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post1072194609902410867..comments2024-03-18T13:28:48.005+00:00Comments on Words&Pictures: Agent Confidential: Sallyanne SweeneyCandy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-10726140474001436172014-02-27T23:38:44.684+00:002014-02-27T23:38:44.684+00:00Thank you very much, Sallyanne - very helpful answ...Thank you very much, Sallyanne - very helpful answers<br />and thank you commenters for some great questions too!Jan Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11335419896028312596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-25724177976424213032014-02-27T14:57:09.429+00:002014-02-27T14:57:09.429+00:00Hi Kelly and Lois,
Kelly - I think it makes sense...Hi Kelly and Lois,<br /><br />Kelly - I think it makes sense to have an agent in the same time zone as you, but it's up to you! If you have interest from a UK agent you should ask what their plans are in the US; most agents sell direct or have associate agents based there. If you feel the book is more suited to the American market you could approach US agents first. <br /><br />Lois - if that agent represents picture books (some agents only handle MG and older) then there's no harm at all in querying them. Make sure to mention the publisher feedback you've had. <br /><br />Thanks and good luck!Sallyannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462681752692408820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-78885560619615437882014-02-26T16:53:35.255+00:002014-02-26T16:53:35.255+00:00Hi Sallyanne, if an agent has rejected an MG novel...Hi Sallyanne, if an agent has rejected an MG novel but the author has had great feedback on picture books from publishers would you recommend the author queries the agent again or would you suggest they try a different agent? Thanks, LoisLois Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-90559649152642378422014-02-26T14:32:29.351+00:002014-02-26T14:32:29.351+00:00Hi Sallyanne, I'm an American living in Britai...Hi Sallyanne, I'm an American living in Britain and have written a traditional children's adventure story set in America with a slightly American feel to it. I'm curious as to whether it is best to try and find an agent here or across the pond? Love your favourite books - I read anything by Katherine Paterson I could get my hands on as a child. Thanks, KellyKelly Snownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-85732935954379756402014-02-26T13:14:47.676+00:002014-02-26T13:14:47.676+00:00Thanks Sallyanne. Well my novel is in your slushpi...Thanks Sallyanne. Well my novel is in your slushpile somewhere so will keep my fingers crossed! Currently in a 'revise and resubmit' phase with an Irish publisher but still hoping you might want to represent me! Thanks again, GerardGerard Quinnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-87566262809461490612014-02-26T12:52:04.787+00:002014-02-26T12:52:04.787+00:00Rachael - feel free to re-submit if you like but I...Rachael - feel free to re-submit if you like but I don't think that will cause a problem. Thanks for checking. <br /><br />Gerard - If novels are very 'regional' it does make it difficult for them to travel abroad but I'd absolutely want to take a look as it all depends on the writing. I'm always interested in Irish writing and deal direct with Irish as well as international publishers. <br /><br />Antonia - I'll look at everything as soon as it comes in and prioritise recommendations or authors with a good track record or who are SCBWI members / have completed a creative writing MA etc, so make sure to put any relevant information in your author bio. After that I try to stick to date order though as otherwise the pile starts to build up!<br /><br />Sarah - I'm always open to new MG and YA fantasy writers. <br /><br />Thanks for your questions! Sallyannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462681752692408820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-21399734722207070032014-02-26T12:35:02.905+00:002014-02-26T12:35:02.905+00:00Hi Sally-Anne,
As you've recently sold MG an...Hi Sally-Anne, <br /><br />As you've recently sold MG and YA fantasy stories, does this mean you already have enough writers of this type on your list, or are you open to more? Thanks.Sarah Fletchernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-90832633264547278932014-02-26T12:29:30.772+00:002014-02-26T12:29:30.772+00:00Hi Sally-Anne,
How do you approach your slush-pil...Hi Sally-Anne, <br />How do you approach your slush-pile? Strictly in date order or whatever takes your fancy first?Antonia Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05692532964407062911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-21309575683965794922014-02-26T12:27:24.387+00:002014-02-26T12:27:24.387+00:00Hi Sallyanne, do you ever take on writers whose wo...Hi Sallyanne, do you ever take on writers whose work might primarily appeal in the Irish market (setting/ characterisation)? <br /><br />Or do you prefer for books to have a wider appeal?Gerard Quinnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-89695604911152713492014-02-26T12:26:52.489+00:002014-02-26T12:26:52.489+00:00Hi Sallyanne, I submitted a women's fiction MS...Hi Sallyanne, I submitted a women's fiction MS to you this week that we talked about at the York Festival of Writing last year (Playing the Game). I just noticed that the header didn't generate properly so my name and page numbers aren't on each page of the chapters. Can I re-submit?Rachael Featherstonehttp://www.writerachael.com/fiction.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-63630544500266057512014-02-26T11:42:05.760+00:002014-02-26T11:42:05.760+00:00This is all fantastic stuff thank you and expect m...This is all fantastic stuff thank you and expect my submission very soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12925491056523789260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-71888896796697090422014-02-26T10:07:58.956+00:002014-02-26T10:07:58.956+00:00Hi Anna, I'm happy to hear from illustrators b...Hi Anna, I'm happy to hear from illustrators by email at the usual submissions email. I'd like to see samples that give a sense of your range and style so you can either send your portfolio as a PDF or direct me to your website if you have one. Thanks!Sallyannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462681752692408820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-91723017143825102232014-02-26T09:47:33.259+00:002014-02-26T09:47:33.259+00:00Hi Sallyanne, you mention you are growing a small ...Hi Sallyanne, you mention you are growing a small list of illustrators, too. Can you tell us more about what you look for in an illustrator submission and how you like such submissions to be sent?annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17722613820503829905noreply@blogger.com