I have a literary agent (again)!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ม.ค. 2025

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  • @arzabael
    @arzabael ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Michelle, you are an amazing amazing amazing artist, in your writing and your content in the writing craft, you 1,000000% deserve nothing less. Here’s to the next hurdles that you know all too well. Good luck but you don’t need it!

  • @louisaglancy3394
    @louisaglancy3394 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Of course you're well thought of in the industry Michelle! You are so hardworking as a writer, as well as generous and honest with your help and advice to fellow writers. You deserve this success! Congratulations👏!!

  • @wordsofstarlight
    @wordsofstarlight ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Congratulations!🎉🎉🎉 If anyone deserved a major breakthrough it's you. Your videos are always the highlight of my week but this one is special at the end of a hectic day. ❤

  • @Jennifer-fl8tv
    @Jennifer-fl8tv ปีที่แล้ว +9

    First off, congratulations! Excited to see where your Act 2 takes you!
    Secondly, I feel in the past couple videos you've been apologizing for how easy is it was for you to get a new agent and I guess I want to say as an aspiring author - how reassuring it is for me (and I suspect for others too) that the querying journey of an established author with a substantial backlist went a lot smoother and easier than a person with no published works under their belt. Yes, it would have made good content to see you go through a longer process - but if it would have been hard for you, what hope do authors without your credentials and connections to the industry have? To see the publishing industry recognize and show value to someone who has done the work, has the skill and has the published works to prove it gives me hope.

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!! :) And you know, I hadn't considered that it might be reassuring in that way, but that makes perfect sense. I was surprised (in a good way) to be told my backlist was a boon and not an anchor, and I can completely see how that is good news for authors who are hoping to debut as well - I'm glad this made you feel more positive about your journey!!

    • @wordcharm2649
      @wordcharm2649 ปีที่แล้ว

      100% agreed. I'm not interested in trad publishing right now (mainly because what I'm writing is a multi-book series, and as far as I know, those don't actually sell in trad spaces), but in the future, I'd definitely try with a standalone. Seeing this go smoothly for you, Michelle, has 100% made me believe more in trad-publishing. You are at the top of your game and if trad-pub didn't see that, I'd be heavily side-eyeing them. 😅

  • @kanashiiookami6537
    @kanashiiookami6537 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes! Congrats! (Feels odd repeating it, but you deserve that and more!❤❤❤❤)
    I love how you lucked out this way, taking the stress off of the whole agent search. That was so freaking cool how it all lined up so perfectly.
    I really hope it means that this "act 2" (as you put it) gives you everything you want for your career. And I can't wait for the new books, because my goodness, going on submission in the fall somehow seems way sooner than I would've thought. (Don't know why though. For some reason I thought it'd take time before agents did that.🤷)
    Also, just wanted to ask if you/we are expected to have a list of your other stories' pitches when you get the Call. Or if this was a one off for that specific agent/agency.
    Good luck with everything! And congrats again! I'm so happy for you!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much, K!! :) And I think it's fairly common for agents to ask authors about other projects they're working on. After all, they're not just representing this one book, but potentially all of your future books - so they want to know if those ideas are a good fit! I would definitely recommend having a few super short pitches ready for a call just in case. :)

  • @Avionne_Parris
    @Avionne_Parris ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Congrats, Michelle! How exciting! I need to get my butt in gear especially since Camp Nano is next week. Yikes!
    Been struggling with health and personal issues this month (June has been kicking my butt) so I hope to get back into the writing groove.
    Have a great weekend, Michelle! Hi Rosa :-)

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! 😀And I KNOW, July really snuck up, didn't it??? Sorry to hear about the issues - I really hope your summer starts to improve, Avi!!

  • @ekstn645
    @ekstn645 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So happy for you!! Congratulations!

  • @MabelWrites
    @MabelWrites ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yay!!! So exciting 🎉
    Would love to hear more about why you’re not comfortable entering the YA space right now. I have some guesses, because I’m hoping to query a YA (my first novel) and have reservations about the market. But it’s what I wrote… Anyway, would love to hear more if that’s a video you’d be interested in making (if it’s even video material)
    So excited for your second act and a bright future!!!

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!! :) And I don't think I've actually made a video about being published in YA. To be honest, it's less actually industry issues, more that the toxicity, cancellations, and dogpiling seems to happen in YA more than MG or adult. Another element is that YA is increasingly trending up in age/content - essentially, at least in the US, YA novels feature (in my opinion) characters who think/behave like young 20-somethings instead of teens, and I have no interest in writing that. I'd love to write about the actual 14/15/16 yo experience but that's a tough sell in the US market. That said, for those writing upper YA, it's a different story! It's really subjective.

    • @MabelWrites
      @MabelWrites ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichelleSchustermanAuthor Just saw this! Yes, all of that makes sense. It's funny, I just hired a coach to look at my ms. My protagonist is 14 (I know, I know that doesn't sell, but it's what my intuitive process produced 😕), and the coach says my voice and themes are more MG than YA. So I may be going in the direction of MG, and it feels like something of a relief!
      This marketing business is a bear :o(

  • @singingsanja167
    @singingsanja167 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am So. Happy. For you! 🥳🤩🥰🥰🥰
    And it's always nice to hear one has a good reputation. 😉😇 I wish you all the best for the next chapter of your journey, and I will be here on the sidelines, cheering you on! 💕

  • @kirtiomart
    @kirtiomart ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I truly have to say that I'm extremely happy for you. You seem like a genuine and hardworker person, who likes to help others. Well done!
    What goes around comes around.

  • @BayleyMae
    @BayleyMae ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wooo!! So excited for you!

  • @wordcharm2649
    @wordcharm2649 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FANTASTIC NEWS, MICHELLE! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳Been waiting for this right alongside with you since your video about losing your agent. So happy to hear you've ended up with someone you already had an existing relationship with, that is definitely a massive bonus! You're the hardest working writer I know, so I can't imagine anyone deserving this more. Can't wait for future updates. Always rooting for you. 🥰🥰🥰

  • @hazelphoenix203
    @hazelphoenix203 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations! I'm really happy for you and it was so fun seeing how happy you were in the video. Made me smile along with you :)
    Along with that, I wondered about something you'd said regarding not wanting to write YA. Could you elaborate more on that? If I missed a whole video of you explaining your thoughts, I apologize. I've been on and off YT. But I'd love to hear your personal feelings on the age group. I write YA myself, and although I'm light years from getting published, it is a dream of mine for someday.
    Anyway, congrats again! Wishing you the very best :)

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! :) To be honest, a lot of me not wanting to publish YA right now it is just so much of the toxicity, cancellations, and dogpiling that happen in publishing seem to happen in YA more than MG or adult. Another element is that YA is increasingly trending up in age/content - essentially, at least in the US, YA novels feature (in my opinion) characters who think/behave like young 20-somethings instead of teens, and I have no interest in writing that. I'd love to write about the actual 14/15/16 yo experience but that's a tough sell in the US market. But a lot of writers love writing upper YA! It's very subjective.

  • @Writer_Ash
    @Writer_Ash ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations Michelle ! I'm so happy for you.

  • @gporto.
    @gporto. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    congratulations on the new agent!

  • @kitcosmos
    @kitcosmos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Michelle! I was one of many who commented back when Sarah retired (has it really been 2 years!?) and I knew this was coming I just knew it! So happy to hear this news and can’t wait to hear more updates in the future. 😁🎉

  • @tanyabc
    @tanyabc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    omg, so amazing. i recently talked to an agent at that same agency about my book. still gotta finish it and query to see if she likes the final product, but what a small world. congratulations! i'm so happy you found someone you know you'll work well with.

  • @danagoldstein7648
    @danagoldstein7648 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations! I've been watching your videos for a few years now and I felt all your anguish when you announced your agent's retirement. Great things ahead!

  • @susanmonroemcgrath
    @susanmonroemcgrath ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Michelle!!!

  • @astoldb
    @astoldb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats Michelle!!!!!

  • @evasbuchereckchen9864
    @evasbuchereckchen9864 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, congratulations!!!

  • @j.s.elliot7121
    @j.s.elliot7121 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It sounds like you're on a roll at this point! Congratulations! 💖

  • @evatianne
    @evatianne ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So happy for you! Congrats on the agent; it's so amazing that you know you work well together and everything is coming together!

  • @victoriatalkswriting8352
    @victoriatalkswriting8352 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! I saw the title right before I left the house for the day it made me so happy and I'm grateful you've decided to share so many parts of your journey! :)

  • @Liara333
    @Liara333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! So much good news from one call.
    You've worked so hard for this, it is well deserved!
    I'm looking forward to following all that comes next in Act 2!

  • @shante3
    @shante3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AHHH MICHELLE!!! CONGRATS! I’m SO happy for you!!! 😁🥳🥳

  • @reginaduke7451
    @reginaduke7451 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic!!! Your summer has been awesome!!! I did nothing but try to heal after my accident, but I'm home at last, I have wi-fi again, and I can catch up! Love the new place. Hurray for Seattle!

  • @gabbygabbygabbyoioioi
    @gabbygabbygabbyoioioi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats, congrats, congrats! I’m glad you had a trial run with this agent. And it’s a marvel you were able to work before the call. I know that even though you knew it was an offer I would still be sweating buckets lol. Maybe being more at ease is something that comes with experience and time.
    I heard about the B&N debacle, but is there a video I can be directed to as to why you don’t want to be published in YA right now?

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!! :) And I don't think I've actually made a video about being published in YA. To be honest, a lot of it is just so much of the toxicity, cancellations, and dogpiling that happen in publishing seem to happen in YA more than MG or adult. Another element is that YA is increasingly trending up in age/content - essentially, at least in the US, YA novels feature (in my opinion) characters who think/behave like young 20-somethings instead of teens, and I have no interest in writing that. I'd love to write about the actual 14/15/16 yo experience but that's a tough sell in the US market.

    • @gabbygabbygabbyoioioi
      @gabbygabbygabbyoioioi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MichelleSchustermanAuthor Ah, thank you so much for answering! I definitely understand what you mean.

  • @JohnAllenRoyce
    @JohnAllenRoyce ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's awesome, Michelle! I'm happy for you and wish you further great success!

  • @authorgreene
    @authorgreene ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on the new agent. It's always great when you end up working closely with people who you already know and trust.

  • @matty2041
    @matty2041 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Michelle, wow congratulations!! So happy for you! 🎉 it's so weird to think it was 2 years ago. I can't wait to see what happens next with you and your career

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! And I know, right?? I couldn't believe it when I realized two years had passed!

  • @BarrettLaurie
    @BarrettLaurie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!! I’m so excited for you! 💜❤️💜
    I can’t wait for your, “I’ve sold my manuscript” video!
    Interested to hear more about the non-fiction MG project.
    Give Rosa my best. 🐶💜

    • @BarrettLaurie
      @BarrettLaurie ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m surprised you’re shocked that you were highly regarded in the industry. I’m not surprised at all!
      Congrats on being on submission by fall. I’ll be cheering you on!

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, Barrett!! :) I really hope I can talk about the non-fic thing if I get it. Such a cool brand. Hope you guys and Brylee are doing great!!

  • @HaleyWrites
    @HaleyWrites ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations!! Sounds like an amazing second act to come! ❤🎉🎉🎉

  • @EmmaBennetAuthor
    @EmmaBennetAuthor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! ❤ I'll try to join your sprints at some point.

  • @rebeccadey
    @rebeccadey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahh Michelle! Congrats! You deserve all those compliments and all the success. I am so happy for you -- and excited to see where Act II takes you! ❤

  • @DaisyXMachina
    @DaisyXMachina ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for taking us on this agent journey! So excited for your second act!

  • @PaperTigerProductions
    @PaperTigerProductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations Michelle! Well deserved. I hope you celebrated in style. 🥂

  • @Blueblue167
    @Blueblue167 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats - so wonderful to hear! Can’t wait to read more of your fabulous books. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @KriNina
    @KriNina ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg, I'm beyond excited for you, Michelle! Sounds like it was meant to be with your new agent, and you deserve the best of the best :) Can't wait to follow this new journey of yours ❤

  • @jessicamoore8238
    @jessicamoore8238 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am so happy for you! Thanks for taking us on your journey, I was on the edge of my seat, even knowing how it would turn out 🥰

  • @BreeBuonomo
    @BreeBuonomo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!! And you deserve all that recognition - you've worked hard and you've put in work and he saw that! 🥰

  • @JoeyPaulOnline
    @JoeyPaulOnline ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay congrats!! I'm so pleased for you, and happy to know the adult projects might be included too!

  • @ThatChickPiperTV
    @ThatChickPiperTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! I'm so excited for you. I'm a fellow author and have been wanting to reach out to you for advice. I watch all your content and think you're so down to earth. I've even looked for your books because I love supporting fellow authors. Congrats, again.

  • @Teckno72
    @Teckno72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I envy you! Congratulations! You deserve it!

  • @PaulRWorthington
    @PaulRWorthington ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent news - Congratulations!

  • @Sue-pn7mq
    @Sue-pn7mq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, that’s such fantastic news!

  • @mevia_mastropietro_author
    @mevia_mastropietro_author ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations!!!

  • @JCmurray312
    @JCmurray312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats! Very exciting news.

  • @Nebride1
    @Nebride1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! As someone who is looking to query agents this year, I'd love to get some more insights on what questions you should ask an agent. I worry that I'd be so excited I would just say yes right away without thinking it through. Do you happen to have a video on that already?

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! :) I have a few videos on querying, but none on questions to ask an agent - great idea!

  • @Hxarh
    @Hxarh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing news! 😁 At em girl!

  • @ravensthatflywiththenightm7319
    @ravensthatflywiththenightm7319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy for you! 😻

  • @cassie_hart
    @cassie_hart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So so happy for you!!!

  • @jennamorganbooks
    @jennamorganbooks ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations, Michelle! 🎉 I’ve been watching your videos for a while now (never commented though) and they’ve been such an encouragement in my own journey to sign with an agent. I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to find out what happens in your Act 3! ❤

  • @kdelo2652
    @kdelo2652 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am so happy for you!! ❤

  • @byronlopezellington8839
    @byronlopezellington8839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats!!!! You are an inspiration!!!

  • @amitain4254
    @amitain4254 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, congratulations!!

  • @akossiwak
    @akossiwak ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy dance from a complete stranger!
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @alwaysapirateroninace443
    @alwaysapirateroninace443 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Congrats, Michelle!

  • @dallaswhitman6339
    @dallaswhitman6339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats!

  • @DalCecilRuno
    @DalCecilRuno ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on getting to work with a new agent. 💜

  • @tomgrant3893
    @tomgrant3893 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm very happy for u, can you tell me what's the earliest copyrighted crime thriller short story or novel I can buy to help me with my writing and editing . Thanks for any help you can give and good luck on your newest endeavor.

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! I'm no sure I understand the question - are you looking for a craft book, or fiction? I have no idea what the earliest copyrighted story might be!

    • @tomgrant3893
      @tomgrant3893 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MichelleSchustermanAuthor I have a book I submitted to a hybrid publisher who called it a thriller, I'm confused as to what autheor I should read to help practice my writer, I was using James Patterson, any suggestions on who else I should try. Thanks for trying to work with me.

    • @wordcharm2649
      @wordcharm2649 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomgrant3893 Try: Agatha Christie
      Arthur Conan Doyle
      Raymond Chandler
      Dashiell Hammett
      James Patterson
      Patricia Cornwell
      John Grisham
      Stieg Larsson
      Michael Connelly
      Jo Nesbø
      Gillian Flynn
      Lee Child
      Henning Mankell
      Harlan Coben
      Karin Slaughter
      Tana French
      Val McDermid
      Thomas Harris
      Ian Rankin
      Walter Mosley
      Louise Penny
      Lisa Gardner
      P.D. James
      Tess Gerritsen
      Robert Ludlum
      Ruth Rendell
      Jeffrey Deaver
      John le Carré
      Sue Grafton
      Sara Paretsky
      James Ellroy
      Peter James
      Agnes Ravatn
      Mo Hayder
      Arnaldur Indriðason
      Tami Hoag
      Karin Fossum
      Elmore Leonard
      George Pelecanos
      David Baldacci
      Kathy Reichs
      John Connolly
      Laura Lippman
      Jonathan Kellerman
      C.J. Sansom
      Michael Robotham

    • @wordcharm2649
      @wordcharm2649 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      some of the earliest copyrighted crime-thrillers: The Murders in the Rue Morgue" by Edgar Allan Poe (1841)
      "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" by Charles Dickens (1870)
      "Basil" by Wilkie Collins (1852)
      "The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins (1860)
      "The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins (1868)
      "The Notting Hill Mystery" by Charles Felix (1862)
      "Lady Audley's Secret" by Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1862)
      "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson (1886)
      "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Arthur Conan Doyle (1902)
      "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle (1892)
      "The Sign of the Four" by Arthur Conan Doyle (1890)
      "The Valley of Fear" by Arthur Conan Doyle (1915)
      "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle (1894)
      "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde (1890)
      "A Study in Scarlet" by Arthur Conan Doyle (1887)
      "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt" by Edgar Allan Poe (1842)
      "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe (1843)
      "The Purloined Letter" by Edgar Allan Poe (1844)
      "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe (1843)
      "The Adventures of Roderick Random" by Tobias Smollett (1748)
      "Caleb Williams" by William Godwin (1794)
      "Eugene Aram" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1832)
      "The Monk" by Matthew Lewis (1796

    • @MichelleSchustermanAuthor
      @MichelleSchustermanAuthor  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wordcharm2649 Whoa - thank you so much for this!!

  • @teriblain7140
    @teriblain7140 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna grow up to be like you!

  • @Neil-writer-author
    @Neil-writer-author ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I queried them.

  • @bobbyfairbairn1174
    @bobbyfairbairn1174 ปีที่แล้ว

    💃 'promosm'