Do you have a manager, agent or representative who helps you sign or close deals? Why or why not? If you do have one, how did you find them and how did you know they were the right one for you? These are some of the questions we asked some very talented folks from the community and we’ve shared their responses below.

Scott Semegran

I started writing, literally, the first day after I graduated from college in 1993 with a BA in English. I didn’t know what else to do with my liberal arts degree. I didn’t want to teach and I didn’t want to work in an office, although that’s what I eventually did for many years (work in an office, that is). I was 21-years old when I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. Read more>>

Rebecca Hodge

Finding an agent can be a long and difficult task Every potential agent has to be researched. What types of books does she represent? What is her reputation? What are her submission requirements? A pitch letter has to be finalized, a synopsis honed to perfection, and introductory chapters need to be perfect. I researched a lengthy list of potential agents and sent out queries in batches of eight. Read more>>

Essence Berry

I started my career when I was fifteen and went to Page Parkes Modeling Agency and began training there. I wasn’t landing many gigs, so my mother/manager started helping me and from there I started working local Houston shows for free. I then began to start getting modeling jobs such as runway and print where I was paid. I went to Los Angeles on a family vacation and a model scout from Maverick signed me and that is where I had the opportunity to work with YSL (Saint Laurent) I was still in high school so it began to get harder to get back in fourth from Los Angeles back to Texas. Read more>>