Another perspective on ‘That Call’ – Thanks Carly šš
Authors are usually busy studying up for āthe callā (an agent reaching out via phone to offer representation) when they know itās on the horizon. Itās an exciting time for authors and agents! Resources are everywhere and there are many great guides to āthe callā including these:
- Questions to Ask Your Prospective Literary Agent
- What To Ask An Agent
- When Agents Offer Representation
- The Next Set of Questions To Ask Prospective Agents
- 10 Questions to Ask When Offered Representation
- The Call
- 25 Questions to Ask Your PotentialĀ Agent
- Questions to Ask Before Signing with an Agent
However, what about the flip side? What do agents like to know about writers when we offer?
What agents like to know about potential fiction authors:
- What are you working on next?
- How long does it take you to write a draft?
- Who are some of your favorite authors?
- What kind of support are youā¦
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Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog 
This is the best part of it “That call is about both of us deciding weāre a fit. Just because you get an offer doesnāt mean you have to take it.”
Even if that call arrives, an author has to find a ‘match’ on many more aspects than purely professional ones. Deciding on a blind date is, de facto, a blindsided decision.
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I wouldn’t need to ‘perfect’ those answers. I’d just need to answer as it is. š
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