Comments on: Similarities to Existing Clients

By: Jean Hall

Jean Hall — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:54:51 +0000

Thanks for offering such solid, sensible advice time and again.

Jean

By: @jmartinlibrary

@jmartinlibrary — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:21:03 +0000

Franziska–That is so COOL. Talk about a neat-o job title. I’d be all over the place at parties introducing him: “So, you’re a dental hygienist? Meet my friend…the VOLCANOLOGIST!”

Thanks for the offer. I’ll remember that if questions come up!

By: Jon Gibbs

Jon Gibbs — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:34:20 +0000

You know, I’d never thought of it like that, but you make a lot of sense.

Thanks for sharing, Mary

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By: Franziska Green

Franziska Green — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 03:02:23 +0000

jmartinlibrary – volcanoes? My husband’s a volcanologist. If you need any info, let me know! (In return, I expect a signed copy of published book once it’s out, of course!)

By: Alison Stevens

Alison Stevens — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:08:43 +0000

Thanks for the insight, Mary. It can seem so overwhelming, when I start doing research into agents and their client lists. This is very helpful advice.

By: Kathryn Jankowski

Kathryn Jankowski — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:51:12 +0000

Thanks for this, Mary. I especially appreciate the examples at the end that clarify the difference between subject matter vs. theme and tone.

By: June G.

June G. — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:13:46 +0000

Thanks for another tiemly post Mary. I was thinking about this and your description of how to describe the essence of one’s novel, confirms how I was considering descibing my own WIP. You’re always a great resource!

By: @jmartinlibrary

@jmartinlibrary — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:25:16 +0000

So if anyone out there is writing novels about ghost rockers and volcanoes, STAY AWAY from Mary, alright?

*kidding*

Although, if you are writing about that stuff, I’m worried about you. For real.

By: Olleymae

Olleymae — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:31:51 +0000

Thanks for the insight, Mary. I’ve wondered about it before–since I get sick of reading too many similar books in the same genre, agents must get tired of it in their slush.

I hadn’t thought about agents having to avoid competition with their other books out there, but it makes sense. As does looking for voice and style similarities, because once I find a style I enjoy, I rarely get tired of reading ones similar to it.