tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post7875007452835875310..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: Author Rachel Hauck on the Agent/Author Relationship Part 1Jessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-53095557324665861372009-12-17T08:37:47.167-05:002009-12-17T08:37:47.167-05:00Jessica and Rachel: Thank you both for this helpfu...Jessica and Rachel: Thank you both for this helpful post. Although I am agented, I still consider myself a newbie in the writing circus, and need all the help I can gather to learn the best way of staying on the trapeze!<br /><br />I prefer emails to phone calls, but sometimes you need to hear the tender tone of a voice for reasurrance. <br /><br />Bless you both, <br />Jen<br />Audience of ONEJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-10539603237357558082009-12-16T22:51:51.184-05:002009-12-16T22:51:51.184-05:00Thank you, I really needed to hear this, This is a...Thank you, I really needed to hear this, This is a great argument why just any agent won't do. I shared about my disaster of a relationship before and I pray the Lord has an outstanding agent who doesn't mind communicating with her/his client once in a while.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-21163879894473093252009-12-16T20:46:33.254-05:002009-12-16T20:46:33.254-05:00I agree, Katie.
So true, Kristen. Sometimes I ca...I agree, Katie. <br /><br />So true, Kristen. Sometimes I catch myself rushing, and then I'm like, why?<br /><br />Susan, you're right. Communication is no good if there's no trust.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-32312005376685945172009-12-16T20:27:35.819-05:002009-12-16T20:27:35.819-05:00Great stuff!! Thanks for this. I like emails the b...Great stuff!! Thanks for this. I like emails the best. Talking on the phone is good, but sometimes it's ard to connect.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-18892052266635343862009-12-16T14:53:05.257-05:002009-12-16T14:53:05.257-05:00This is awesome, Jessica and Rachel! Thank you so ...This is awesome, Jessica and Rachel! Thank you so much for the great advice! It feels so good to know that I shouldn't be in a hurry, that God's timing is the best.Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-25260378286982011972009-12-16T14:08:53.858-05:002009-12-16T14:08:53.858-05:00I like the idea of written communication that I ca...I like the idea of written communication that I can re-visit as needed. However, I also see the advantage of a give and take phone conversation where there's less room for misunderstanding. <br /><br />The most important factor is developing a relationship based on trust. I don't want an agent pushing their agenda, but taking into consideration my interests and skill level.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-71762038491573633272009-12-16T14:00:22.956-05:002009-12-16T14:00:22.956-05:00Ah, the last sentence is so true. I like to email ...Ah, the last sentence is so true. I like to email with questions and quick things. I like to talk on the phone with things that take longer. That are more important. That require a living, breathing human in the conversation at the same time I am.<br /><br />I've spoken with my agent five times over the course of two months. I don't know if that's a lot or not. But it feels good to me.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-10620218393139876232009-12-16T13:18:10.425-05:002009-12-16T13:18:10.425-05:00I loved this post! My favorite part: “Lord, You’r...I loved this post! My favorite part: “Lord, You’re my editor, agent and promoter.”<br /><br />I can communicate comfortably by email or by phone (or blog), but I don't Twitter and I haven't figured out a way to love Facebook yet. :)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-23274002619047939382009-12-16T13:13:32.630-05:002009-12-16T13:13:32.630-05:00I love your blog and this post, Jessica. So much i...I love your blog and this post, Jessica. So much information!! And I prefer email just because I am running around like crazy half the day.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-8030617358310418572009-12-16T13:10:25.610-05:002009-12-16T13:10:25.610-05:00Patti, I didn't know you have Natasha as your ...Patti, I didn't know you have Natasha as your agent. I saw and heard her at the conference and was really impressed. Go you! :-)<br /><br />Warren, good point about deleting the conversation. I hadn't thought of it like that.<br /><br />Diane, you're fine. :-) My hubby isn't old-fashioned at all but he prefers the phone always.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-86701400463835104932009-12-16T13:03:03.622-05:002009-12-16T13:03:03.622-05:00Thank you, Rachel and Jessica.
Whew, Rachel, glad ...Thank you, Rachel and Jessica.<br />Whew, Rachel, glad to hear someone else has agent hopped a bit.<br /><br />As far as my communication preference, it's on the phone all the way!! It's the tone, the nuances, that matter to me. I also like to talk things out rather than just slam things down in an e-mail. <br /><br />There's just something about a voice on the other end...<br /><br />So far my dream agent, Natasha, has been fabulous for BOTH versions of communication.<br /><br />LOVE this blog!!!<br />Patti<br />www.pattilacy.com/blogPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-44309369889620988482009-12-16T11:23:22.701-05:002009-12-16T11:23:22.701-05:00The phone. In personal conversation you can explai...The phone. In personal conversation you can explain something further the agent (or anyone) may not understand. With an email they can too easily 'delete' the conversation.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-35429195981947295252009-12-16T11:21:47.015-05:002009-12-16T11:21:47.015-05:00I prefer in person, then the phone, then e-mails. ...I prefer in person, then the phone, then e-mails. Old fashioned that way I guess. :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-20317851081590671022009-12-16T11:11:38.237-05:002009-12-16T11:11:38.237-05:00Thanks for stopping by Rachel, and for giving us s...Thanks for stopping by Rachel, and for giving us some great stuff to think about. :-) <br /><br />Erica, it is nice to know. I think maybe we forget about that business aspect sometimes, but it really is about a career and our choices can make us or breaks.(sorry about the cliche) LOL<br /><br />It's cool to know most of you are e-mailers. I guess that's why we're all active in the blogosphere. LOL!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-15893367568021261802009-12-16T11:06:14.547-05:002009-12-16T11:06:14.547-05:00I love hearing these kind of stories and how impor...I love hearing these kind of stories and how important an agent realtionship is. :)<br /><br />I'm an e-mail or text kind of person--unless I really want thoughts and perspectives then I need to do a phone call.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-59534259093806165312009-12-16T11:01:39.649-05:002009-12-16T11:01:39.649-05:00Wow, some of you get up really early!! Thanks so m...Wow, some of you get up really early!! Thanks so much for the post, Jessica.<br /><br />My first agent I engaged with via email, then I had a chance to meet her in person.<br /><br />Same with agent two.<br /><br />Chip I've known for awhile and we were friends of sorts. ;) I knew him, knew of him, watched him and knew we'd work well together.<br /><br />RachelRachel Hauckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481185182145667961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-31892167754369930042009-12-16T10:47:25.093-05:002009-12-16T10:47:25.093-05:00I think I like email communication at first, but y...I think I like email communication at first, but you don't really get to know someone until you talk to them on the phone or face to face.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-1615803442466603332009-12-16T10:32:58.877-05:002009-12-16T10:32:58.877-05:00It's so good to read other stories and realize...It's so good to read other stories and realize that changing agents is a business decision, and you're not a personal failure if you don't stay with the one you started with.<br /><br />Thanks Rachel and Jessica!Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-90216756337498731492009-12-16T09:26:32.561-05:002009-12-16T09:26:32.561-05:00Eileen, I'd be the same. You heard me talk in ...Eileen, I'd be the same. You heard me talk in person. Blabbering, nervous, LOL! I don't know when to stop. E-mail is definitely better, plus it saves my foot from going in my mouth. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-74417126101117779672009-12-16T09:24:49.644-05:002009-12-16T09:24:49.644-05:00Thanks for the advise Rachel and the post Jessica....Thanks for the advise Rachel and the post Jessica. <br /><br />Communication is something I feel really strongly about. Aren't all good relationships built on the ability to talk things over? great points Rachel.Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-2746878484034598492009-12-16T09:11:36.022-05:002009-12-16T09:11:36.022-05:00Excellent post! Thank you both.
I generally prefe...Excellent post! Thank you both.<br /><br />I generally prefer (by a landslide) e-mail communication. But my best friend, and a few others, get the best of me through phone calls. And I'd like to think a future agent of mine and I would have the kind of relationship that led to my comfort over the phone. I think that'd be crucial!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-50677557417487234052009-12-16T09:04:35.801-05:002009-12-16T09:04:35.801-05:00Great post, Rachel and Jessica. I immagine I'd...Great post, Rachel and Jessica. I immagine I'd be an email type until I got to know the agent rather well. I'm just shy like that. LOL<br /><br />What about you, Jessica?Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-1220979722631483072009-12-16T09:02:45.254-05:002009-12-16T09:02:45.254-05:00Thanks Wendy! I'll head over later. :-)
Krist...Thanks Wendy! I'll head over later. :-)<br /><br />Kristen, I forget that we all live in Florida! LOL Cool that you know Rachel.<br /><br />Anita, consistency would be nice, right? LOL<br /><br />Karen, I prefer e-mail too, so you're right, talking on the phone becomes more special. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-17506820847596783002009-12-16T08:50:11.376-05:002009-12-16T08:50:11.376-05:00Thank you for the great advice. It makes sense; I&...Thank you for the great advice. It makes sense; I've never heard of any kind of relationship that doesn't have some form of communication.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-84536222743440962082009-12-16T08:06:28.638-05:002009-12-16T08:06:28.638-05:00I like both. I've found I click phone talking ...I like both. I've found I click phone talking with some and not with others. Writing communication comes most naturally to me. <br /><br />What a great way to show how God navigates the course. I've heard only wonderful things about The MacGregor Agency.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Rachel and Jessica.<br /><br />Jessica, I tagged you and gave you an award on my blog today.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.com