They say "a bad agent is worse than no agent" but how can you avoid a bad agent? In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss some red flags, as well as "yellow flags" that may indicate an otherwise great agent might not be the best fit for your personal career goals.
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Items mentioned:
<ul><li><a href='https://querytracker.net'>QueryTracker</a></li>
<li><a href='https://absolutewrite.com/forums/index.php?forums/bewares-recommendations-background-check.22/'>Absolute Write Forum: Bewares, Recommendations, and Background Check</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.publishersmarketplace.com'>Publisher's Marketplace</a></li>
<li><a href='https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/77656-agent-danielle-smith-s-former-clients-speak-out.html'>Danielle Smith: Publisher's Weekly Article</a></li>
</ul>

They say "a bad agent is worse than no agent" but how can you avoid a bad agent? In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss some red flags, as well as "yellow flags" that may indicate an otherwise great agent might not be the best fit for your personal career goals. ----more---- Items mentioned: QueryTracker Absolute Write Forum: Bewares, Recommendations, and Background Check Publisher's Marketplace Danielle Smith: Publisher's Weekly Article

They say "a bad agent is worse than no agent" but how can you avoid a bad agent? In this episode, D.C. and Avery discuss some red flags, as well as "yellow flags" that may indicate an otherwise great agent might not be the best fit for your personal career goals.
----more----
Items mentioned:
<ul><li><a href="https://querytracker.net" rel="noopener noreferrer">QueryTracker</a></li>
<li><a href="https://absolutewrite.com/forums/index.php?forums/bewares-recommendations-background-check.22/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Absolute Write Forum: Bewares, Recommendations, and Background Check</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.publishersmarketplace.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Publisher's Marketplace</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/77656-agent-danielle-smith-s-former-clients-speak-out.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Danielle Smith: Publisher's Weekly Article</a></li>
</ul>

Ep 044 (Mini-Ep): Literary Agent Red Flags

A tipsy discussion of writing craft. Writers D.C. McNaughton and Avery Ames imbibe a few drinks while they review and revise their old (and often cringey) writing. Each episode focuses on a particular aspect of craft and features a themed cocktail pairing.

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Ep 044 (Mini-Ep): Literary Agent Red Flags