tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post305963045459460651..comments2023-05-22T02:52:07.015-07:00Comments on South Carolina Writers' Workshop: Guest Blogger: Scott Eagan, Greyhaus AgencyLateia Elam Sandiferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05469751765147679969noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-28517502275251981052009-07-17T08:40:57.929-07:002009-07-17T08:40:57.929-07:00Scott, I think the previous Anonymous meant 70k in...Scott, I think the previous Anonymous meant 70k instead of 90k (20k _shorter_) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-21112971829652357582009-07-15T07:35:12.596-07:002009-07-15T07:35:12.596-07:00Anon,I think the first thing to consider is that w...Anon,<br><br>I think the first thing to consider is that with romance, the romantic interest of the story is the central story arc. Sure there is the mystery and the suspense, but the main focus in the growing relationship. As far as the reason goes, it is simply a matter of marketing and store placement. Does it go in the general fiction section, the mystery section or the romance section. <br><br>As far as adapting a mainstream down to a 20K-word project, I just don't see why someone would want to do that, unless they really like the novella market or the smaller e-book market. Most of your mainstream stories would be 90K stories so hacking 70K seems a bit awkward. Hey, if the story needed 90K the first time around, why would someone want to take out all of the material? <br><br>If I misunderstood the question, send me a note on my blog and I can try to answer it better.<br><br>ScottScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-83218533644531820232009-07-14T18:14:27.527-07:002009-07-14T18:14:27.527-07:00Scott, thanks for the great information, and for m...Scott, thanks for the great information, and for making yourself available. I write mystery/suspense and wasn't aware there could be such a disparity between that and romance-specific sub-categories. I'm curious if you have any insight into the reasons behind that. Have you ever worked with any authors (when the market was perhaps a bit less competitive -- if it ever was?) to adapt more of a mainstream suspense to a 20k-word shorter romantic suspense novel? That would be quite an undertaking! Unless the reduction alone isolated, thereby highlighting, the romance...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-55762194610199065202009-07-14T12:20:57.931-07:002009-07-14T12:20:57.931-07:00Lara,I don't really have an issue with any typ...Lara,<br>I don't really have an issue with any type of voice for a story. It has to fit the story and really make the story great. 1st person is fine, but an author really has to find a way to bring in all of that additional information that a person might not normally think about. Omniscient is fine, but then you run into the problem with too much telling and not enough showing. In the end, it is about balance and finding the right voice for the story.<br>ScottScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-28291925204049285892009-07-14T12:18:52.411-07:002009-07-14T12:18:52.411-07:00Anon,I would have to say that I want the author to...Anon,<br>I would have to say that I want the author to make that decision. What I do have to say is that I am a hands-on agent that likes to work with the editing side of projects. I am also a small agency which means I can work one-on-one with authors. In the end though, I want that author to make the decision. I would never want to fight to have someone come to Greyhaus if they have a feeling that this isn't the right place.<br>ScottScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-17988899474775681192009-07-14T11:53:54.108-07:002009-07-14T11:53:54.108-07:00What do you think about omniscient voice if it'...What do you think about omniscient voice if it's done well?Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04315512017985007889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-39042330283686903402009-07-14T11:49:08.668-07:002009-07-14T11:49:08.668-07:00If a writer had a choice between you and another a...If a writer had a choice between you and another agent, (and you really wanted this author) what would be your best argument for what makes you the best choice for them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-81447718713738659402009-07-14T11:47:19.895-07:002009-07-14T11:47:19.895-07:00Definitely take a look at the website and always c...Definitely take a look at the website and always check before submitting. I do change submission needs depending on what the market is looking for.Scott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-80917026853139622432009-07-14T11:47:19.896-07:002009-07-14T11:47:19.896-07:00Greyhaus does not acquire Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Inspira...Greyhaus does not acquire Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Inspirationals, Erotica, or Futuristics. I will look at YA's as long as they are for the new Harl. Teen line. In the end, it comes down to single title romance and women's fiction at 75,000 words or category that is specific for the line you are shooting for.Scott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-50277717489099902592009-07-14T11:43:11.301-07:002009-07-14T11:43:11.301-07:00Are there specific romance genres you do not want ...Are there specific romance genres you do not want right now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-33404786152719474582009-07-14T09:43:15.269-07:002009-07-14T09:43:15.269-07:00Barbara,That's a great question. There are act...Barbara,<br><br>That's a great question. There are actually two elements here.<br>When it comes to career choices, a writer really needs to know what types of genres they plan on writing. If someone submits to me, but really wants to do more with non-fiction or screenplays, then I would not likely be the right agent.<br>Professional choices deal with attitude. I look for someone that demonstrates from the beginning that this is a business, that they are professionals but they are also open to critique and growth. That element really comes out in the initial conversations.<br><br>Hope that helps.<br><br>ScottScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-33206021945017535372009-07-14T09:11:21.935-07:002009-07-14T09:11:21.935-07:00Scott, Great information. Thank you.Are you able...Scott, Great information. Thank you.<br><br>Are you able to elaborate on the career and professional choices that don't fit with your agency? My imagination took that statement in several directions. Rather than make assumptions, I'd love to know a little more about the choices that might cause you to turn away.Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07350675979426950166noreply@blogger.com