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Love this! While at agent's job is straightforward - it also isn't, and it's both, all the time. You summed it up so well :)

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Thanks, Kate!! Do you know of any agents who offer Query consultations? I think I've found the right balance in mine, but how would I know that!?

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I am curious what role agents play in short story edits and sales. Maybe this is a fun Thursday Q&A question -- throw the A to some Thursday down the line, if you like! But let's say I sold a book, so now I am Somebody (To Some Extent), do I start sending my short stories to my agent? So the agent can say "This one looks right for The New Yorker, good work!" or "This is one Sarah would love over at Private College Quarterly, I'll give her a call!" Or does the agent play more of "Please sell these on your own" role?

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