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Thursday, July 7, 2011

"An Agent's Inbox" Contest Debriefing

I think the inaugural round of "An Agent's Inbox" went pretty well, but since I'm always looking to improve (and since Round Two will start in just a couple of weeks), I really want your feedback. What went well, what didn't go so well, and what suggestions do you have?
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12 comments:

  1. kahJuly 7, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    I don't know because I've been MIA from Blog Land the last couple of weeks and din't see it. :(
    But I'm off to see what all of this this fun-ness is about! :)

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  2. Riley RedgateJuly 7, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I thought the entire ordeal went swimmingly! Lots of great feedback to and from all parties involved, and Ms. Motter was startlingly prompt with her decisions. I can't think of any improvements, to be honest.

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  3. PerriJuly 7, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I thought it was perfectly perfect just as it was. I loved Ms. Motter's frank comments. It definitely gave the contest the "agent's inbox" feel. So helpful! (Of course, I didn't have to endure the comments personally. My WIP is lit fic)

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  4. TatumJuly 7, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I agree. Great job all around. I loved the "Agent's Inbox" feel. Receiving feedback on the query/email we send that at times receive no response is super helpful.

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  5. Suzanne WarrJuly 7, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    My only complaint was that she didn't want middle grade, so I couldn't enter. :) Seriously, great job!

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  6. Sharon BaylissJuly 8, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I thought it was great! Are participants from June allowed to re-enter in July?

    Thanks!

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  7. Krista Van DolzerJuly 8, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Suzanne, it would be great to have an agent who represents MG come and participate in one of our contests, wouldn't it? I'll have to work on that...

    Sharon, I am going to ask that June participants hold back from entering the July contest, just so that more people get a chance.

    Everyone else, thank you so much for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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  8. MelindaJuly 8, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    It was awesome! Are you planning to do it more than just once more?

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  9. Krista Van DolzerJuly 8, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Melinda, I'm hoping to host more of these contests, but this month's contest is the only one I have scheduled.

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  10. Melodie WrightJuly 8, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I thought you did a great job, Krista. Thanks for all your work moderating/setting up, etc. It's much appreciated!!

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  11. Sharon BaylissJuly 25, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I know this comment is a little late, but it just came to me. I think it would be cool if in future Agent Inbox Contests, the agent wasn't a secret. That way we can see what the agent thinks of the agent personalization part of the query.

    Thanks again for the contest! I am blogging about the July one at sharonbayliss.blogspot.com.

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  12. Krista Van DolzerJuly 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Sharon, really interesting idea. I just scheduled our next contest for the end of September, so that's something to think about.

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