I divide my email into folders and sub folders to stay organized. I've got a folder for Request and within that: Offer, Pass, and...The Ones That Got Away. Agents deal with rejection, too, and in those moments I have to remind myself of the same thing I tell writers: It's not personal. Authors have a lot to consider when deciding whether or not to accept an offer of representation, and ultimately they need to go with the person they feel will best represent them and their work. That person is not always me, no matter how much I might believe or want it to be.
The Ones That Got Away
The Ones That Got Away
The Ones That Got Away
I divide my email into folders and sub folders to stay organized. I've got a folder for Request and within that: Offer, Pass, and...The Ones That Got Away. Agents deal with rejection, too, and in those moments I have to remind myself of the same thing I tell writers: It's not personal. Authors have a lot to consider when deciding whether or not to accept an offer of representation, and ultimately they need to go with the person they feel will best represent them and their work. That person is not always me, no matter how much I might believe or want it to be.