Comments on: Incoming Proposals http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:56:46 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Steve http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-591 Steve Fri, 28 May 2010 07:13:32 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-591 I decided to stop by your blog after Rachelle tweeted about today's post. Thanks for sharing your "day in the life..." -- it's always informative to see the business from an agent's perspective. I decided to stop by your blog after Rachelle tweeted about today’s post. Thanks for sharing your “day in the life…” — it’s always informative to see the business from an agent’s perspective.

]]> By: MJ Scott http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-346 MJ Scott Tue, 04 May 2010 21:01:19 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-346 Great visual, Steve! My appreciation for the work you and other agents do has increased exponentially (though that box on the very bottom looks suspiciously familiar...). Love the transcript, too. I appreciate your restraint, especially when I think of how it steals time from those who actually follow the guidelines. Personally, I'd be tempted to set up an endless voice mail loop narrated by a Pakistani named Bob who'd promise to get back to them after making them press every number on their phone to get through (not that I have anything against Pakistanis!) Great visual, Steve! My appreciation for the work you and other agents do has increased exponentially (though that box on the very bottom looks suspiciously familiar…).

Love the transcript, too. I appreciate your restraint, especially when I think of how it steals time from those who actually follow the guidelines. Personally, I’d be tempted to set up an endless voice mail loop narrated by a Pakistani named Bob who’d promise to get back to them after making them press every number on their phone to get through (not that I have anything against Pakistanis!)

]]> By: Bethany http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-299 Bethany Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:10:40 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-299 Very much enjoyed the transcript. :) Very much enjoyed the transcript. :)

]]> By: Steve http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-244 Steve Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:08:58 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-244 Nikole, That is the point of the exercise. It is better to know what you are up against than to get ambushed later. The analogy would be going to a pickup basketball game at the park and not know that the other team is made up of former NBA players. Better that you know in advance so can plan your strategy and maybe practice a little more before playing the game. All analogies break down, but I think the point is made. We post these photos and write these blogs in an effort to educate as well as inspire writers, both veterans and aspiring. Nikole,
That is the point of the exercise. It is better to know what you are up against than to get ambushed later. The analogy would be going to a pickup basketball game at the park and not know that the other team is made up of former NBA players. Better that you know in advance so can plan your strategy and maybe practice a little more before playing the game. All analogies break down, but I think the point is made.

We post these photos and write these blogs in an effort to educate as well as inspire writers, both veterans and aspiring.

]]> By: Nikole Hahn http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-243 Nikole Hahn Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:40:40 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-243 I've seen google photos of slush piles. This is quite daunting for an aspiring writer. I’ve seen google photos of slush piles. This is quite daunting for an aspiring writer.

]]> By: Georgiana Daniels http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-232 Georgiana Daniels Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:41:26 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-232 Oh, my. What a stack! I do hope you have a great helper--or several--to assist you in paring this down. Your postman also deserves bonus points :D Oh, my. What a stack! I do hope you have a great helper–or several–to assist you in paring this down. Your postman also deserves bonus points :D

]]> By: Neal Hayes http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Neal Hayes Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:16:46 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-168 Mr Laube, I do appreciate your visual dose of reality that hit me somewhere on the level of electro-shock therapy. For those of us who are budding new authors, the clarity of winning approval for our writing(s) can be a daunting revelation. Since I have successfully accomplished a half marathon in the grueling Florida heat, and did not end up having to ride the golf cart back to the finish line; I do appreciate your illustration of the importance of patience and perseverance. Your blog is a great reminder of "one step at a time", and "line upon line". Just like crossing that finish line a year ago, I hope to catch a glimpse of my priority envelope in your "stack" someday. Could you please include a "current stack" pic in your Blog each month for tracking purposes? :) Thank you for what you do! Mr Laube, I do appreciate your visual dose of reality that hit me somewhere on the level of electro-shock therapy. For those of us who are budding new authors, the clarity of winning approval for our writing(s) can be a daunting revelation. Since I have successfully accomplished a half marathon in the grueling Florida heat, and did not end up having to ride the golf cart back to the finish line; I do appreciate your illustration of the importance of patience and perseverance. Your blog is a great reminder of “one step at a time”, and “line upon line”. Just like crossing that finish line a year ago, I hope to catch a glimpse of my priority envelope in your “stack” someday. Could you please include a “current stack” pic in your Blog each month for tracking purposes? :) Thank you for what you do!

]]> By: Alisa Hope Wagner http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Alisa Hope Wagner Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:54:22 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-148 Just sent my proposal to you. Mine should be in that pile in 2 - 3 business days. Happy reading! Just sent my proposal to you. Mine should be in that pile in 2 – 3 business days. Happy reading!

]]> By: Lenore Buth http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-147 Lenore Buth Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:17:47 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-147 Great post, Steve, as always. Your photo makes your point so much better than words could. Still, I look at that pile and feel oddly encouraged. That must put me in the company of your comic strip/philosopher/rock musician caller. After reading your post for some time, one thing I'm sure of. Each of those proposals in that stack will get a fair hearing. Even though mine is not in the pile, God bless you for that. Great post, Steve, as always. Your photo makes your point so much better than words could. Still, I look at that pile and feel oddly encouraged. That must put me in the company of your comic strip/philosopher/rock musician caller.

After reading your post for some time, one thing I’m sure of. Each of those proposals in that stack will get a fair hearing. Even though mine is not in the pile, God bless you for that.

]]> By: Alisa Hope Wagner http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-145 Alisa Hope Wagner Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:22:17 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-145 Very informative post. These last 2 comments crack me up! -Alisa Hope Very informative post. These last 2 comments crack me up!

-Alisa Hope

]]> By: Jim Rubart http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Jim Rubart Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:02:06 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-144 Eye wont to reed Brandalin's book!!!!!!! Sounds GRATE!!!!!! Eye wont to reed Brandalin’s book!!!!!!! Sounds GRATE!!!!!!

]]> By: Michael Joshua http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Michael Joshua Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:06:34 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-143 Ok, that makes me feel better - that my manuscript is languishing on an agent's floor with many others. Back to the novel in progress...... Ok, that makes me feel better – that my manuscript is languishing on an agent’s floor with many others. Back to the novel in progress……

]]> By: Brandilyn Collins http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Brandilyn Collins Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:46:19 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-142 Dear Mr. Lobby: I am contacting you because someone said you're not doing much write now and can give me the time I deserve. I have writtun a novel that is: 1. Better than anything John Grishum has done 2. Is exactly what God TOLD me to write 3. Loved by all my friends 4. Like nothing else out there It's about a philosopher rock musician who decides he wants to do comic strips, then he falls down a gopher hole and ends up in another world--just like one of his comics! And he can't get out but he so wants to because he realizes it's a terrible comic strip and an even terribler world. The manuscript is atached to this email. My mom (an avid reader) says it's worth at least a $50,000 advance. Please call when you get offers. I'm home all week. Dear Mr. Lobby:

I am contacting you because someone said you’re not doing much write now and can give me the time I deserve. I have writtun a novel that is:

1. Better than anything John Grishum has done
2. Is exactly what God TOLD me to write
3. Loved by all my friends
4. Like nothing else out there

It’s about a philosopher rock musician who decides he wants to do comic strips, then he falls down a gopher hole and ends up in another world–just like one of his comics! And he can’t get out but he so wants to because he realizes it’s a terrible comic strip and an even terribler world.

The manuscript is atached to this email. My mom (an avid reader) says it’s worth at least a $50,000 advance. Please call when you get offers. I’m home all week.

]]> By: Richard Mabry http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-141 Richard Mabry Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:56:33 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-141 Steve, Wow. If you were looking to garner sympathy from the people who wonder "Why hasn't he responded already?" I think you've succeeded. Now I'm more appreciative than ever of the responsiveness of my own agent. Thanks for what all of you do to further the careers of writers at every stage of development. You're an indispensable part of the process. Steve,
Wow. If you were looking to garner sympathy from the people who wonder “Why hasn’t he responded already?” I think you’ve succeeded. Now I’m more appreciative than ever of the responsiveness of my own agent.
Thanks for what all of you do to further the careers of writers at every stage of development. You’re an indispensable part of the process.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.stevelaube.com/incoming-proposals/comment-page-1/#comment-140 Stephanie Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:43:18 +0000 http://www.stevelaube.com/?p=485#comment-140 I decided to stop by your blog after Rachelle tweeted about today's post. Thanks for sharing your "day in the life..." -- it's always informative to see the business from an agent's perspective. I decided to stop by your blog after Rachelle tweeted about today’s post. Thanks for sharing your “day in the life…” — it’s always informative to see the business from an agent’s perspective.

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