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Paula…
Agents are like dreams. Some are good and some are nightmares.
Plus, getting a screenplay sold is double tough. So much of it is “who
you know” and even if it is optioned, it may take years to see results.
Not to down your agent, but check and recheck his credentials. See the track
record as to how much he’s sold, and to whom. If the proof isn’t
there, jump ship. Find someone who will work for you, and if he asked for money
up front, he’s a sham. Also, it’s his job to keep you informed as
to progress.
Good luck,
Frank.
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OWFI-Group@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OWFI-Group@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of la_razz
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 8:54 AM
To: OWFI-Group@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [OWFI-Group] Does anyone have an agent? Need advice!
Hi everyone-
I'm a member of Tulsa NightWriters and, of course, OWFI for the past year. I
read posts, but have never actually posted myself --which I guess makes me more
of a 'lurker'! So far, I've written nonfiction articles for Oklahoma Magazine
and had one short story published in Distinctly Oklahoma.
Anyhow...
I would really like to hear from individuals that have an agent as I'm a
relative greenhorn and need all the advice I can get! I signed with a
screenwriting agent this past spring, and summarily sent out three treatments.
However, I have heard very little from him in terms of keeping me updated on
efforts to sell my work, or anything else. So my question is:
Is this normal?
What should I, in all fairness, expect from an agent?
Thanks for any input!
Paula
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