tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post4088828553005970872..comments2009-02-11T04:16:56.356-08:00Alexandra Sokoloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02881770599534651858noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-31228819069365722902008-10-03T05:17:00.000-07:002008-10-03T05:17:00.000-07:00Legendary Putnam editor Neil Nyren has this to say about finding an agent:<BR/><BR/>"The question I always hear the most at conferences is about how to find the right agent, and I always say, “Homework.” Now that homework is easier to do than ever. Besides such sites as Publishers Marketplace, AgentQuery, and the like, every agent in creation has his or her own website where you can find out about their preferences, authors, deals, ways of doing business. Really, people, there’s no excuse for cluelessness anymore."Alexandra Sokoloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02881770599534651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-23955375548310019672008-09-19T15:24:00.000-07:002008-09-19T15:24:00.000-07:00Glad to hear it's working for you, Helen. And very excited to discover your editors' blog:<BR/><BR/>http://bloodredpencil.blogspot.com/Alexandra Sokoloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02881770599534651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-30840384413221419992008-09-19T14:43:00.000-07:002008-09-19T14:43:00.000-07:00Great information, Alex. Thank you for posting it all. It'll be a resource for writers.Helen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-81481582024649721372008-09-19T13:02:00.000-07:002008-09-19T13:02:00.000-07:00Well thanks, Alex. That's nice of you to say so. :) I'll see you in Baltimore.R.J. Mangahashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10335616508441176887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-2634717389430643802008-09-18T17:55:00.000-07:002008-09-18T17:55:00.000-07:00RJ, you are a doll as always.Alexandra Sokoloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02881770599534651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-53523011802407521522008-09-18T17:53:00.000-07:002008-09-18T17:53:00.000-07:00Sarah, I was excited to discover the Deadly Vixens, too, when I popped over there for Sonja Foust's post! Will be visiting often.<BR/><BR/>http://deadlyvixens.blogspot.com/Alexandra Sokoloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02881770599534651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-53713761953086145312008-09-18T17:51:00.000-07:002008-09-18T17:51:00.000-07:00Dani, you're a total inspiration. Will add your link, too, thanks!Alexandra Sokoloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02881770599534651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-39285143099597563642008-09-18T16:50:00.000-07:002008-09-18T16:50:00.000-07:00Once again, more useful stuff, Alex. Thanks.R.J. Mangahashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10335616508441176887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-11291957982351083062008-09-18T16:47:00.000-07:002008-09-18T16:47:00.000-07:00Excellent information! I'm so glad I found your blog. =)Sarah Mäkelähttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10239437847082720298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-80673680341682395992008-09-18T16:17:00.000-07:002008-09-18T16:17:00.000-07:00Great post! Came from MMA and now will go Twitter your permalink. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Dani<BR/>http://twitter.com/blogbooktours©Hotbutton Presshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-20302577306906377792008-09-18T14:42:00.000-07:002008-09-18T14:42:00.000-07:00YES, Marti, you're right - I knew I was leaving a good one out. Thanks!Alexandra Sokoloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02881770599534651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27131013.post-65695481459320354702008-09-18T14:34:00.000-07:002008-09-18T14:34:00.000-07:00Another good resource for agents is http://agentquery.com/. Many basic questions are answered there, including the agent's web site and whether they're a member of AAR (Association of Author Representatives, I believe).Marti Verlanderwww.marthagilstrap.comnoreply@blogger.com