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« on: November 27, 2007, 05:02:25 PM » |
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I spent today writing and querying. After sending out a slew of targeted queries (and spending loads of time reading the agency websites, client lists, sold books, etc), I received a response back from the very last query I sent out. A request for a partial with exclusivity. I've never had anyone ask for an exclusive on a partial--just fulls. Is this odd?
Another agent still has a partial and an editor has a full. Wonder if that will be a problem.
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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2007, 05:05:35 PM » |
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OMG! Congrats!!!! I just wanted to be the first one...I really have no advice on the exclusivity. You just sent out a bunch of queries? Hmm...I dunno if I would give it..
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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2007, 05:24:45 PM » |
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YAY COLL!
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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2007, 05:36:13 PM » |
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well, you technically can't give exclusivity just yet, as it is already out - but you can always thank them, let them know other agents currently are looking at it and see if they would like to look at it anyways - I don't think it would be a good idea to send it without letting them know it's with other agents at the moment, as it wouldn't be exclusive  got a little redundant there didn't I? In any case  Congrats!!! Requests are always awesome!!! |
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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2007, 05:38:29 PM » |
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Yay, Coll! Do what Elky says..they always give in. I think they just want to know what your status is.
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2007, 06:17:48 PM » |
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Congratulations Coll!!!
What a thrill to tell this agent that he/she isn't the only one interested in reviewing a partial or full! Under normal circumstances, saying this might be seen tooting your own horn and bragging! But you must!! because he/she asked!!
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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2007, 06:28:58 PM » |
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Thanks guys! Just got another one. When it rains it pours. Coll  |
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« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2007, 06:29:50 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2007, 08:20:14 PM » |
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Oh, she's a curmudgeon, that Lannie.
Hey, Coll..PM me! I want to know who asked. I have my suspicions. I'll tell you about my "exclusive" experiences. Yuck. Hate them.
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« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2007, 09:14:14 PM » |
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Hey Coll - Way to go!
And my two cents says I'd also decline an exclusive on a partial. On a full? Maybe (depending on duration). But on a partial?
Never.
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« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2007, 01:32:45 AM » |
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Congrats coll! And, I'd say no way on exclusivity for a partial. Abi |
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« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2007, 07:51:29 AM » |
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