As a writer with a book coming out in five(!) months, I would only add one thing: When my editor sends me a note about something that I don't quite understand or asks me to do something I hadn't heard about before, I can quickly contact my agent and ask her: "Is this a big deal or standard operating procedure?" "Should I buy a ticket and go to this thing they're inviting me to?"
She's great at getting back to me quickly, letting me know that yeah, it's kind of a big deal but in line with what they promised when they acquired the book, and that I might feel uncomfortable among crowds but it's a great opportunity and has done well for her other clients.
So, she also functions as coach/advisor, occasionally whispering "You should be really excited about this," in my ear.
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Date: 2009-04-24 05:18 pm (UTC)She's great at getting back to me quickly, letting me know that yeah, it's kind of a big deal but in line with what they promised when they acquired the book, and that I might feel uncomfortable among crowds but it's a great opportunity and has done well for her other clients.
So, she also functions as coach/advisor, occasionally whispering "You should be really excited about this," in my ear.