tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922407.post75426655971919486..comments2024-03-25T22:12:49.064-07:00Comments on Gerald Weinberg's Secrets of Writing and Consulting: Writers Are Losing the Fight AgainGerald M. Weinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05902673055244863609noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922407.post-24977335201109103232011-05-21T09:10:22.533-07:002011-05-21T09:10:22.533-07:00I'm permanently off the agent hunt. It takes a...I'm permanently off the agent hunt. It takes a huge amount of time and energy and it's a depressing process. The odds of a big NY publisher wanting my books are not good, and I think that's where agents are invaluable. Now, whether I'm worth all that much--well, that's another story.Ellis Vidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918353154644739285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922407.post-79687331697022394552011-05-21T04:14:40.665-07:002011-05-21T04:14:40.665-07:00I'm afraid agents are losing their clout these...I'm afraid agents are losing their clout these days. Small presses are a better way in for new writers. I still like the idea of having my work vetted in some way, but I'm not opposed to indie publishing--as long as it's really ready to be published. The question is, how do you know?Ellis Vidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918353154644739285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922407.post-25064160718490358102011-05-13T19:13:16.157-07:002011-05-13T19:13:16.157-07:00I'm sure there's a Biblical reference abou...I'm sure there's a Biblical reference about this, but it's late and I don't want to overwork my mind on it.<br /><br />The world is infested with hustlers who are looking for a host on whom to parasite. Writers' agents are no different from the staff-augmentation agents who want a piece of the action you can deliver, but which they don't understand.<br /><br />Your take on "expenses" is akin to my response to those "agents" who want exclusive rights to represent me. I say, "Sure put me on your payroll at say, $2,000 a week." Somehow the conversation drifts away.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16818265261392759199noreply@blogger.com