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Why Literary Agents Just Don't Get The Joke

You’ve got to wonder what motivates this sad circus we call the “writers market”. The opportunities may be there, but the yellow brick road sure aint. That’s because those sick doormen (not sicker then me of course) known as literary agents keep the place all boarded up through Happy Hour. Who wants to be sober that long?

So let’s pretend (cuz Mr. J loves himself a good game of pretend) that you raised your manuscript into a hairy, thankless adult. It’s time to send it over the river and through the woods to Dusty Mcree, the book agency. Well clowns, keep in mind that your sheep is now officially touring the slaughterhouse. The wolves do so love to feed.

What really burns my pot roast about all this is that they tell you the potential in your pup, yet still give best in show to the chihuahua with a gimp knee. Rather then roll up their sleeves and sit a spell, it’s off to the races they go, leaving you to do the dance all over again. HaHAha. The whole thing is madness. Don’t you just love it?

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Why Literary Agents Just Don't Get The Joke
SKermitgorf
Posted 11 months ago

Love all the referencesr: over the river, – Oz, interesting take on the world of all things literary.
Why Literary Agents Just Don't Get The Joke
MRay
Posted 11 months ago

I clearly understand and agree with you. I’m trying to figure out how to write like that “chihuahua with a gimp knee” so I can get a contract. I have my pride, but it won’t pay the bills.
Why Literary Agents Just Don't Get The Joke
Eckhouse
Posted 11 months ago

It’s art or it’s eat. Sadly it’s rarely both.
Why Literary Agents Just Don't Get The Joke
Blossom Ruoqen
Posted 11 months ago

To write? or not to write…its not a question I can not comprehend :p
Why Literary Agents Just Don't Get The Joke
Brebelles
Posted 11 months ago

This was very good. Keep it up. I’d love to see more of your ficlets…..
Why Literary Agents Just Don't Get The Joke
Emotes
Posted 8 months ago

So true…so true!