tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post9055013167422704280..comments2024-02-27T03:36:20.256-07:00Comments on Krista Van Dolzer: Interactive Interview with an Agent: Danielle ChiottiKrista Van Dolzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-55975868832186264332011-04-07T16:24:17.617-06:002011-04-07T16:24:17.617-06:00Melanie, thanks for sharing your experience with u...Melanie, thanks for sharing your experience with us@ I completely agree. Danielle is encouraging, on-the-ball, and certainly a spectacular agent. Anyone would be lucky to sign with her.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-39024330419964452182011-04-07T11:01:47.230-06:002011-04-07T11:01:47.230-06:00Great interview! And just an interesting tidbit......Great interview! And just an interesting tidbit... I queried Ms. Chiotti last year and got back the nicest, most helpful rejection thus far. It could've been form, who knows, but I really appreciated it just the same. I took her comments to heart and re-edited based on what she said. I wish I could query her again to see if my changes made any difference- but don't worry I won't! Thanks though for the nice rejection!<br />Melanie (daydreamertowriter.blogspot.com)Melanie Stanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065112319140571241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-53966361804661022982011-01-18T15:09:19.685-07:002011-01-18T15:09:19.685-07:00You're welcome, Kelly. Anything for a beta:)You're welcome, Kelly. Anything for a beta:)Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-3657080788323875972011-01-18T12:34:08.178-07:002011-01-18T12:34:08.178-07:00Again Krista, thanks for these interviews. You hav...Again Krista, thanks for these interviews. You have some of the best info out there. And thanks for the link to BookReadress up there:) -KellyKelly Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324622421797199560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-72076272785932965672010-11-11T08:32:57.605-07:002010-11-11T08:32:57.605-07:00You're welcome, Mary. Even though Nathan Brans...You're welcome, Mary. Even though Nathan Bransford is no longer an agent, I'm sure his website will continue to be a great resource for writers.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-22523303903442278142010-11-11T08:07:37.484-07:002010-11-11T08:07:37.484-07:00Thanks for leading me to the forums, Krista!
MaryThanks for leading me to the forums, Krista!<br />MaryMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-63575175423048110742010-11-06T09:53:25.819-06:002010-11-06T09:53:25.819-06:00Wasn't this a great one, Myrna? I can tell you...Wasn't this a great one, Myrna? I can tell you, though, it had a lot less to do with the interviewer and a lot more to do with the interviewee.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-11187279475899967852010-11-05T14:09:12.810-06:002010-11-05T14:09:12.810-06:00I think this is the best interview I've read o...I think this is the best interview I've read on your blog, Krista. Thanks to everyone for their questions and to Danielle for answering!Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-40521475206819624762010-11-05T07:57:08.648-06:002010-11-05T07:57:08.648-06:00Mary, Danielle won't be back to answer questio...Mary, Danielle won't be back to answer questions, but you might check out this recent post from Nathan Bransford, in which he gave an awesome definition of the term:<br /><br />http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2010/08/what-high-concept-means.html<br /><br />Lotusgirl, so awesome that one of Danielle's colleagues suggested you query her. She was really easy to work with as we set up this interview, and I think any writer would be lucky to have her as an agent.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-47404302254239387892010-11-05T06:26:09.500-06:002010-11-05T06:26:09.500-06:00This was a great interview and comment thread for ...This was a great interview and comment thread for me. Thanks, Ms. Chiotti. I hate I was around to ask questions yesterday. Even still it gave me a good feel for your personality. I had talked with Chris Richman at the SCBWI conference in Charlotte about my current WIP, and he thought it might be of interest to you. If I can get it the way I want it *crosses fingers*, I think you may like it. *crosses fingers again* Hopefully it will be ready in another couple months.lotusgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663641163048764869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-67479773842193267752010-11-05T05:49:39.783-06:002010-11-05T05:49:39.783-06:00What does "high concept" YA fiction mean...What does "high concept" YA fiction mean?<br />Thanks,<br />MaryMarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-26797252958277044622010-11-04T14:59:12.807-06:002010-11-04T14:59:12.807-06:00Esther: I LOVE being an agent.
Thanks, everyone, ...Esther: I LOVE being an agent.<br /><br />Thanks, everyone, for a great Q&A. Write well!Danielle Chiottinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-71533015103850949692010-11-04T14:30:43.227-06:002010-11-04T14:30:43.227-06:00Do you like to be an agent? BTW, thanks for the ti...Do you like to be an agent? BTW, thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.Esther Vanderlaannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-54649575320820150772010-11-04T14:15:02.212-06:002010-11-04T14:15:02.212-06:00Thanks again!! Great to know I just have like 20 m...Thanks again!! Great to know I just have like 20 more days to wait :D (btw, I can't believe the year is almost over!)<br /><br />Anyway, I had so much fun with this interactive interview! :D Thanks Krista and Ms. Chiotti--you rock!<br /><br />Oh, and I must say I prefer to eat dough (but don't tell my kids, lol.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482654021641010175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-61536517696475015772010-11-04T14:12:14.174-06:002010-11-04T14:12:14.174-06:00For Dustin:
I think my answer to Brandy's que...For Dustin:<br /><br />I think my answer to Brandy's question should satisfy you, but if it doesn't, feel free to write in with a more specific question, and I'll be happy to answer.Danielle Chiottinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-85860776680155276642010-11-04T14:11:06.496-06:002010-11-04T14:11:06.496-06:00For Brandy:
Thanks for your question. I don't...For Brandy:<br /><br />Thanks for your question. I don't expect any writer to keep writing in the same genre. I expect them to write what they think is a great story, and I'd never want to put limits on that!<br /><br />Same goes for my clients. I have a client whose first novel is sweet, realistic YA. But she's just delivered her second novel, and it's edgier, with a paranormal twist. It works in a big way, and I'm quite excited about it. Basically, as long as the work is good, anything goes! I'm not looking to trap anyone into a particular genre.<br /><br />And yes, if I read a novel and didn't love it but I think the author shows potential, I'll usually tell them to think of me for anything else they might have.Danielle Chiottinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-57921213710962692972010-11-04T14:06:36.168-06:002010-11-04T14:06:36.168-06:00Sorry for the confusion--the comment above is mean...Sorry for the confusion--the comment above is meant to be from me to Anonymous #3.Danielle Chiottinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-4743504876729377372010-11-04T14:05:07.695-06:002010-11-04T14:05:07.695-06:00For Anonymous #3:
I am open to projects with sci...For Anonymous #3: <br /><br />I am open to projects with sci fi elements if combined with other elements, but straight sci-fi just isn't for me.<br /><br />Also to clarify: Just because I said I'm tired of paranormal doesn't mean I'm not considering it--it just has to be very different/unique for me to sign it. <br /><br />One more point: Just because I'm looking for realistic fiction doesn't always mean it has to be contemporary. A unique time period can make for compelling realistic fiction as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-1014237058730466712010-11-04T14:01:58.409-06:002010-11-04T14:01:58.409-06:00For Merrin:
Thanks for the great question. You...For Merrin:<br /><br />Thanks for the great question. You're right that every agent handles this type of thing differently. And it's also up to you as to how you'd like to handle the revision request, or when you'd like to do it. <br /><br />I can't really tell you what to do here-- you have to figure that out yourself. But I can tell you things from my perspective, and how I feel about them. <br /><br />I'm working with a (very talented) writer right now, and I've requested revisions from this person. They've agreed to do it. I know that I'm taking a chance, as they have the ms out with other agents--and at least one other request for a full. If they were to receive an offer of representation, I would want them to inform me of the offer--and of their intention. <br /><br />In an ideal world, they would provide me with a the chance to make an offer of representation as well (should I decide to do so), and then choose the agent they think is the best fit for them. But there have been times when I've requested revisions and an author has agreed--only to write me out of the blue a few weeks later to tell me they've signed with another agent. So I put the time into giving them extensive notes, and in the end, they didn't even give me a chance to offer on their project. Ouchy! <br /><br />Doing revisions is a gamble for both writer and agent. You are both gambling with your time and intentions, in the hopes that it pays off.<br /><br />So the best advice I have for you is to keep all parties informed of what is happening. If you agree to do revisions with an agent that doesn't mean you are obligated to sign with them, should you receive another offer. That said, it's general courtesy to keep all parties informed and give them time to make a decision, should you wind up with multiple offers on the table.<br /><br />Wow. I just babbled a whole lot. I hope this makes at least a little bit of sense, and that it's helpful to you!Danielle Chiottinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-21533993955519348632010-11-04T13:51:28.432-06:002010-11-04T13:51:28.432-06:00For Monica BW (#2)
Oh! On requested fulls? Waaay...For Monica BW (#2)<br /><br />Oh! On requested fulls? Waaay behind on those! But hoping to get all caught up in time for Thanksgiving!Danielle Chiottinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-54106107555102209432010-11-04T13:50:16.327-06:002010-11-04T13:50:16.327-06:00For A.L. Sonnichsen:
It's really really hard...For A.L. Sonnichsen: <br /><br />It's really really hard for me to name my favorite type of cookie! There's a stand in the Union Square Greenmarket that sells chocolate chip oatmeal butterscotch coconut cookies. That's kind of the pinnacle cookie for me, I suppose. At home, I make a lot of chocolate chip, and ginger spice. <br /><br />I am an equal opportunity eater, meaning that I eat equal amounts of raw dough and finished cookies!<br /><br />As for clients: I am not feeling anywhere close to being maxed out. As a matter of fact, since I'm still pretty new at this (a little over a year), I'm still looking to actively build my client list. That said, I'm incredibly careful (some may call it picky) about what I take on, so I can go a long time between signing clients.Danielle Chiottinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-64031358360638925682010-11-04T13:46:20.544-06:002010-11-04T13:46:20.544-06:00Great interview, Danielle! You're the best!Great interview, Danielle! You're the best!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196550376217166409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-27195554262250193382010-11-04T13:14:40.785-06:002010-11-04T13:14:40.785-06:00Ms. Chiotti,
What has been your experience, eithe...Ms. Chiotti,<br /><br />What has been your experience, either as an editor or agent, with authors writing in multiple genres? Is this something you generally dissuade?<br /><br />For those of us with aspirations publishing in several genres, are there any tips you can give?<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to answer questions!<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Dustinduwarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808867257167768008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-80880864687828833502010-11-04T13:05:21.996-06:002010-11-04T13:05:21.996-06:00Danielle,
Thanks so much for doing this interview...Danielle,<br /><br />Thanks so much for doing this interview (thanks to Krista too!). My question is this: say (hypothetically) that I queried you with a YA urban fantasy, but my next project is contemporary YA, do you usually like a writer to keep writing in the genre that originally caught your interest?<br /><br />Along those same lines, if you read something and you love the writing and the characterization but just don't love the story do you ever ask to see something else the writer may have? <br /><br />Thanks again. <br />BrandyBrandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12427995941957320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-52533321537202144362010-11-04T12:58:33.976-06:002010-11-04T12:58:33.976-06:00Jennifer, WHEN YOU REACH ME was fantastic! I finis...Jennifer, WHEN YOU REACH ME was fantastic! I finished it in about a day. Usually, I like to pace myself when I'm reading a book I love, but I couldn't stop reading WHEN YOU REACH ME. I had to know - HAD TO KNOW - what was going on:)Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.com