It's going to be one of those days, isn't it.
We can't help it. It's something in the water.
It's going to be one of those days, isn't it.
Either way, the fee issue has my teeth squeaking.
And by the way. To anyone reading this, that is on that forum, please tell everyone there that I have been trying to log on since last night, but my authorization hasn't processed. I'm sorry to have called people Jerks, but when they are using derogatory terms like F*%k no, and I smell bull S*&t, etc. It doesn't exactly warm the heart. Some of the comments there are wise and well intended, and others are not. I am open, available and willing to answer any questions anyone one might have. Just ask!.
I'm kinda curious as to *what* you get for your money. There's a lot of fancy names and all but what would I get that I couldn't get at any number of workshops and conferences?
I'm curious to see if she does make it onto the boards and answer the questions raised. I'll reserve judgment until then. Although I do think there is a conflict of interest here, just for the record.
Marisa is so-so nice, I **really** can't imagine her being shady at all. Seems to me, she is just dabbling in a lot of stuff because its all what she enjoys.
Marisa is so-so nice, I **really** can't imagine her being shady at all. Seems to me, she is just dabbling in a lot of stuff because its all what she enjoys.
Hey there. This is Marisa Corvisiero. I finally made it. I had forgotten that I had an old account here that I haven't used since 2010. The account I set up one last night and it's still not working... Anyway, I'm here now. So go for it!
Hmm. An agent who also runs a literary consultancy.
Can anyone spell "conflict of interests"? Yes, I thought so.
A bit like Lori Perkins owning the publisher her employee, the epub agent, sells many of her clients' books to, no?
Some would say conflict of interests...some would say circle-jerk.
I can only say:
This smells so shady, it isn't funny. (And hasn't this been tried before?)
I know there are people on AW repped by Corvisiero. I'd considered her while she was still with Perkins Agency, until I'd done more research on Perkins and decided against it.
In Corvisiero's case, with her background in law, this doesn't give me much confidence. The fees are too high for the value added. I could use stronger words, but I don't think I need to.
I don't have a Facebook account, but I'm told by a friend who does, that Ms. Corvisiero isn't happy about this here thread.
Hmmm. There are some potential conflict of interest issues here that really SHOULD be addressed.
But I really don't see where anyone was being a 'jerk' in this thread. Obviously, if there is some new literary definition of jerk that I'm not aware of, please let me know.
And having a rant on her FB page - not cool. Not cool at all. Why don't people realise that how they present themselves in public can damage their professional reputations? Professional is as professional does, and all that.
Either way, the fee issue has my teeth squeaking.
I'm kinda curious as to *what* you get for your money. There's a lot of fancy names and all but what would I get that I couldn't get at any number of workshops and conferences?
You have a problem with people expressing their concerns?These are the questions I have seen so far...
You have a problem with people expressing their concerns?
In Corvisiero's case, with her background in law, this doesn't give me much confidence. The fees are too high for the value added. I could use stronger words, but I don't think I need to.
To answer question number two....
I did use the words "smells so shady" in response to the idea that you could get additional months free on your annual $500/800 power membership if you get other writers to sign up.
It reminded me quite a bit of the techniques of MLM schemes to get people to bring in other people. (Not to say that the LitPow Portal is a MLM. I don't think it is, but that particular offer reminds me of such things.)
$500-800 is a lot of money for an annual membership to anything.
I don't know Ms. Corvisiero at all, so I can't (and won't) comment on her character.