Agent AWOL/MIA

by Vanessa Austin Locke
24th March 2012

Hiya, I was recently picked up by a good, reputable independent agent who has 20 years in the business and has handled big accounts. He was really keen to get going on two books of five I presented to him and told me to go away and bash out 50,000 words in a month, which I did, as the project is time-sensitive and very commercial (i.e. someone else will write it soon if I don't).

So, I went away and did this. Communication through the process was great and feedback was positive. But now I've had radio silence for a month and I'm getting jumpy. He's got half the book, isn't returning my emails or calls and one of his other writers is reporting the same.

Should I ditch him and find a new agent? It's the first time I've had an agent and I was really excited and worked really hard, and now feel pretty gutted. Any ideas/thoughts much appreciated.

(I had an account and previously asked this question before but somehow my account got deleted so apologies for repeating myself)

Thanks in advance for your pearls of wisdom. xxx

Replies

Hello Vanessa

I feel gutted for you. Perhaps you should phone the Writer's Guild of Great Britain on 0207 833 0777. I think they offer advice on this kind of thing.

Good luck. I hope it all works out well for you.

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Was there a signed agreement? I take it, having called and emailed, you've Googled for any signs of other activity from him, so you know he isn't ill, hasn't died etc....

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