Now, I know there are ways to getting agents that I am wholly not comfortable with. Many agents have changed their submission guidelines to "No Unsolicited MS"...
Wait, huh? Of course my manny is unsolicited! That's why I'm querying YOU!
But they mean that they only take queries from writers with whom they've met at a conference, or even if one of their own clients highly recommends you.
Well, THAT'S easy! Many of my friends have agents. I'll have them whisper my name into their agent's ear, and I'll be a shoo in! YeeeHaw!
And you know, that might work for some. If you chose to do that, bravo! But for me, I just don't feel that I can ask a friend of mine to do that. They worked hard to get their agent. I applaud them for their accomplishments and if nothing else, I'm inspired to be just like them.
When I thought about it, I realized that throwing myself out there is difficult all on its own, for me. I have an issue with begging people to read my blog posts! I really want my writing to speak for itself without me having to shout it from the rooftops-
HEY! I'M A REALLY GREAT WRITER!!!!!!
I'd prefer agents, editors, reviewers, followers, and peers to not have to listen to me gab about myself (which is funny, because here I am preeetty much gabbing away), but instead, be impressed with my ability to bring characters to life on paper.
So, here's my question to you:
In this day and age, when self-promotion seems to be the way to go,
do YOU think writers lose out if they
just don't have the gumption to say,
just don't have the gumption to say,
"Hey, I'M wonderful!"?
Okay, so there's that. I look forward to your feedback! Next week, I will announce a fun little contest that I can't wait to host. :) Tell your friends!
Happy writing!
Happy writing!
