From Edie: An agent said yes—now what? Lilks helps us discover 3 essential steps every writer should take after landing representation to stay professional and move forward.
What to Do After an Agent Says Yes: 3 Essential Steps for Writers
by Lilka Raphael @Lilka_Raphael
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
Vincent van Gogh
I attended a writers conference this summer as I usually do. Unlike previous years, I left represented by an agent. Professional networking is one reason I attend but suddenly receiving a yes after years of pitches left me stunned.
Only days after thanking God for answered prayer, analysis paralysis set in. Then fear. Though confident that God provided the best agent for me, doubts about my own abilities came quickly. Thankfully, I got it together and didn’t squander this opportunity. Unlike last time. And the time before that.
