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1/ The number one question I am getting asked by querying authors right now is, I see you& #39;ve signed a BUNCH OF PEOPLE lately. "Are you... planning to continue at this rate?"
Fam... NO. This is NOT SUSTAINABLE.
A thread:
Fam... NO. This is NOT SUSTAINABLE.
A thread:
2/ As a new agent, I have been *deeply humbled* and incredibly happy-overwhelmed by the extremely skillful authors who have considered me as their representation. I had planned to build my list over 6 months or so, and I& #39;ve hit my target number in 6 *weeks*.
3/ I never expected this... but also, I cannot work with a gigantic herd of authors and also give my existing clients the attention they deserve. I& #39;m closed to general queries, and after #DVPit (which I will sparingly participate in), I will be focused on my existing list.
4/ Publishing isn& #39;t going away, and I& #39;m in it for the relationship with the heroes who write the magical worlds, and for making the books the best possible gems they can be. The #SpineSquad is going to blow people away!
5/ Since February, I have screened 200+ queries - 156 through my QM, and the rest on request or referral. I have 23 clients, and 12 open queries or offers right now. I have had to send So. Many. Rejections. I have GOTTEN some painful rejections. It& #39;s been a Lot.
6/ I *love* this work. It is giving me life. I am deeply grateful to the #SpineSquad, and the Rights Factory, and my colleagues (esp @ceciliaclyra 
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7/ ...and IDEALLY, I& #39;d like to sell a book or two on my own. To prove to myself and everyone else that I can do that, but also to, you know, continue to provide kibble to my dogs and cats. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đ" title="Winking face" aria-label="Emoji: Winking face">
8/8 This thread is mostly to say THANK YOU. A lot of people have supported and trusted me in ways I never would have expected or predicted, and a lot of people have encouraged me to take care of myself through this whirlwind, and it means the world.
