Hello,
I'm so confused right now. I found an agent, we worked hard together to get my book all polished, she sent out a round of pitches around Thanksgiving, and we've been waiting for feedback. She has another round of pitches ready to go this week or next.
Last night, she told me she's leaving agenting. I don't know the whole story, but it sounds like a personal decision rather than a true desire to leave the business. Regardless, her motivation doesn't change how this is affecting me.
Anyway, she wants to keep me on until we either make a sale for this manuscript or decide to pack 'er in. She gave a tentative deadline of March/April to make a final decision.
Am I stupid to stick with her until then? Do I even WANT her to make a sale for me when I know she won't be around afterwards? How will a new agent react to this?
The fact is, my manuscript is being considered by a fair number of editors right now, and the idea of pulling it from consideration to search for a new agent makes me nauseous. BUT, is not pulling it and sticking with this agent for the next few months a super dumbass move? If it doesn't sell, it's easier to part ways. My mind keeps turning over the hypothetical sale and what would come after for me.
Someone help!??! Words of wisdom and advice??
I'm so confused right now. I found an agent, we worked hard together to get my book all polished, she sent out a round of pitches around Thanksgiving, and we've been waiting for feedback. She has another round of pitches ready to go this week or next.
Last night, she told me she's leaving agenting. I don't know the whole story, but it sounds like a personal decision rather than a true desire to leave the business. Regardless, her motivation doesn't change how this is affecting me.
Anyway, she wants to keep me on until we either make a sale for this manuscript or decide to pack 'er in. She gave a tentative deadline of March/April to make a final decision.
Am I stupid to stick with her until then? Do I even WANT her to make a sale for me when I know she won't be around afterwards? How will a new agent react to this?
The fact is, my manuscript is being considered by a fair number of editors right now, and the idea of pulling it from consideration to search for a new agent makes me nauseous. BUT, is not pulling it and sticking with this agent for the next few months a super dumbass move? If it doesn't sell, it's easier to part ways. My mind keeps turning over the hypothetical sale and what would come after for me.
Someone help!??! Words of wisdom and advice??