Comments on: Negotiate Like a Pro (Part 3 – The Negotiation) https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/08/negotiate-like-a-pro-part-3-the-negotiation/ A Blog On Writing Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:31:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Susan Spann https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/08/negotiate-like-a-pro-part-3-the-negotiation/#comment-91372 Sat, 15 Aug 2015 18:51:33 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21079#comment-91372 In reply to Jenny Hansen.

Exactly, Jenny! Always remember that publishing--and a writing career--is a marathon, not a sprint. Also, compromise is key to happiness in so many areas. Publishing is just one more!

]]> By: Susan Spann https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/08/negotiate-like-a-pro-part-3-the-negotiation/#comment-91369 Sat, 15 Aug 2015 18:49:46 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21079#comment-91369 In reply to Judy Hudson / Writer.

Planning in advance can really help--especially when you're not as comfortable thinking on your feet. Having a good list can keep you on track and help you remember the possible alternatives.

]]> By: Susan Spann https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/08/negotiate-like-a-pro-part-3-the-negotiation/#comment-91366 Sat, 15 Aug 2015 18:48:24 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21079#comment-91366 In reply to Fae Rowen.

Thank you so much Fae! I'm glad you liked the post, and I'd be glad to help when the time comes!

]]> By: Judy Hudson / Writer https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/08/negotiate-like-a-pro-part-3-the-negotiation/#comment-91309 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:21:42 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21079#comment-91309 Thinking on your feet is harder (for me) than it sounds, but planning ahead, including alternative amendments, is good advice.

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/08/negotiate-like-a-pro-part-3-the-negotiation/#comment-91306 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:19:24 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21079#comment-91306 Susan, there's a saying we always used in sales that this post reminds me of:

"'No' is just 'Yes, later.'"

If an author takes a long-range view, it seems you can have almost anything you want, if you negotiate wisely and are willing to wait for some of it.

]]> By: Jenny Hansen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/08/negotiate-like-a-pro-part-3-the-negotiation/#comment-91303 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:17:11 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21079#comment-91303 In reply to Fae Rowen.

Fae, I really believe that with someone like Susan around, you can be an unagented author. She's amazing on contracts. 🙂

]]> By: Fae Rowen https://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/08/negotiate-like-a-pro-part-3-the-negotiation/#comment-91297 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:49:01 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=21079#comment-91297 This is absolutely brilliant, Susan! Even though I've negotiated labor contracts (years ago), negotiating a deal for my own book could be so personal. And every single one of your points made me say, "Oh, this is the BEST one!" You know, we have an editor, someone does our covers, there is a little bit of marketing--why not have a professional do my negotiating? Science fiction houses do buy unagented work, and if that happens to me, I'll be calling you!

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