Loved the video as always! Can you guys share your opinions on poetry in today’s market, (publishing poetry collections, querying poetry, finding an agent for poetry, etc.)?
And most important of all, don't forget to hire a lawyer to look over any contracts/agreements, before entering into any contract. These people are not lawyers.
I like nice, clear contracts, so everyone knows what to expect from each other. I do have a question... we're working on getting an agent (finishing a requested Revise/Resubmit with the guidance of an editor). We've already been asked by a small television producer to send her the script version based on the book (we did pretty well in screenwriting competition). Yay, right? But... would an agent not like that we've sent out the script (or, God willing, gotten it optioned) before the book is being shopped around? We don't want to hamstring the book. What about other projects (video games, for example, or a tv movie) based on an unpublished book?
I would think you could discuss that with your agent? If there isn't an exclusivity clause, or it's more specific and you've talked about it then it shouldn't be a problem. Some people have two agents for two genres of books.
I appreciate the time and good humour you put into these videos. Thanks for the information!
Always such a joy to watch your informational and humourous videos! Thank you both for taking the time to share your expertise.
So helpful. Thank you.
Loved the video as always! Can you guys share your opinions on poetry in today’s market, (publishing poetry collections, querying poetry, finding an agent for poetry, etc.)?
Seconded--and with info for publishing a collection of children's poetry from James's area of expertise
And most important of all, don't forget to hire a lawyer to look over any contracts/agreements, before entering into any contract. These people are not lawyers.
I like nice, clear contracts, so everyone knows what to expect from each other. I do have a question... we're working on getting an agent (finishing a requested Revise/Resubmit with the guidance of an editor). We've already been asked by a small television producer to send her the script version based on the book (we did pretty well in screenwriting competition). Yay, right? But... would an agent not like that we've sent out the script (or, God willing, gotten it optioned) before the book is being shopped around? We don't want to hamstring the book. What about other projects (video games, for example, or a tv movie) based on an unpublished book?
I have a question. I’m a screenwriter as well as a prose writer. Can I have an agent for my novels and a different agent for my screenwriting?
I would think you could discuss that with your agent? If there isn't an exclusivity clause, or it's more specific and you've talked about it then it shouldn't be a problem. Some people have two agents for two genres of books.
@@bodine219 This ^ We can't speak for every agent / agency contract!