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Deborah J. Ross ([personal profile] deborahjross) wrote2010-08-12 11:40 am

Giggle of the Day

From SlushPile Hell:

5 Things You May Not Want to Say to an Agent at a Writers’ Conference

1. “You look a lot thinner on your web site.”
2. “How are your kids doing? It was so cute how they surprised you with waffles for breakfast last Saturday. At least I think it was waffles, it was hard to tell from outside your window.”
3. “Is it true that agents are just frustrated writers?”
4. “You know, you and I are the same blood type.”
5. “I’d like to share an important message with you from the Book of Mormon.”

[identity profile] the-resa.livejournal.com 2010-08-13 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Seconmds! The waffle one is my my favorite.

[identity profile] deborahjross.livejournal.com 2010-08-14 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe we should ask an editor for a proper reply.

"My attorney will be contacting you directly regarding your choice of breakfast venues." Nah, way too grim.

[identity profile] deborahjross.livejournal.com 2010-08-14 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
They forgot the Things Not To Do, including shoving your manuscript under the door of the toilet stall in the ladies' room while an agent is inside.