I got an Agent! :)
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Hi guys!
I just wanted to share some exciting news with everyone. I've signed a contract with Advocate Art agency for representation!
They have emailed me saying it's official but we're currently working on getting together my portfolio to be up on their website.I had been listening to the SVS podcasts and reading so many posts on agents and decided that it was a good step for me. I'd spent a good 5-6 months working on my portfolio taking into consideration everything I learnt. Honestly, portfolio building is a continuos process so that feeling of "Oh, I'll just create a few more pieces before I start sending out emails" never goes away!
I gave myself a deadline to work on my portfolio till end of April and start sending out emails to agents and publishers in May. I created my mailing list of about 10 agencies through this forum and instagram. I only stuck to art agencies and not literary agents. I did receive a few rejections (though all of them were encouraging and polite). I was fortunate to have Advocate Art show interest in my work and now I'm super stoked to have them with me on my journey! I have a one-on-one session scheduled next week with my assigned agent which I'm really looking forward to.
Joining SVS has easily been the best decision I've made. I'm really grateful to Will, Jake and Lee and the team for all their efforts and guidance. I honestly didn't know how much I didn't know till I got here lol. Everyone on this forum has also been super kind and helpful and has really taught me the art of giving and receiving positive feedback. Not to forget the wonderful friends I've made here
To everyone who’s considering on getting an agent, I'd suggest focusing on getting your portfolios ready. 12-15 pieces that shows a range of your skills and things you enjoy drawing. You can send out a first batch of emails and continue working on your portfolio as well since most agencies take a few weeks to reply. Good luck everyone and thank you so much!
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Congrats!! This is awesome
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@Neha-Rawat woohooo!!!!!1 congratulations!!!! I’m so happy for you!
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Oh awesome
so happy for you. You're very deserving! -
Congrats Neha!! I love your work! And as a newer SVS member it's SO encouraging to hear stories like yours!
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yayayayayayayayayayay!!!
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That's so amazing - congratulations, Neha!!!
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Congratulations!!!
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@Neha-Rawat Congratulations Neha! This is so well-deserved!!
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yaaaaay!!
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Congratulations, Neha!!! I love your work and I'm so glad your hard work paid off. Looking forward to seeing your published illustrations in the world:)
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@Neha-Rawat Awesome!!! What a great piece of news. Your works are lovely. Keep us posted about what happens next! Yeah, for you!
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Congratulations! I am so happy for you @Neha-Rawat and your work is really beautiful! Well done!
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Congratulations @Neha-Rawat, well deserved! Love your work and can’t wait to see the beautiful books you bring into the world!
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@Neha-Rawat congratulations on getting an agent!!!!
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Congratulations! So well deserved. And thank you for sharing how you went about it! Keep us updated
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Congratulations!!!
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So well deserved! Congratulations!
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Congratulations that's brilliant news!! Thank you for sharing your journey it's incredibly inspiring!! I love the idea of setting a goal, working towards it and making it happen!
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Yippee! Congrats, this is the best news!
