Everyone comes to that point in their life where you face a crossroad. I’m there. Okay, honestly I think I’m at some kind of maze in the road. My entire life seems to be meeting different changes and opportunities.
In writing, I’ve come to the point where I LOVE my publisher, but I’ve always dreamed of an agent. My current novel is still in the editing stages, but what do I do once I’m ready? Do I submit to agents and see how it goes? It sort of feels like cheating on my current publisher.
I think the key to writing and small publishers is diversity. It’s a good way to get your name out there by diversifying. I’ve seen this with several authors I love. It also helps your other publishers, new fans. All the same though, I’ve always dreamed of an agent and being in a big publishing house. Times are changing and I can’t say I know what the right road is. What do you think?
In the mean time I’m still making a go of freelance web design. Maybe there is a chance writing will start to pay a bit better, but I wonder if an agent might be the key. Wouldn’t we all love to make money doing what we enjoy?
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michelle ziegler 
The road is different for each person. I say go for the agent if that’s your dream. Maybe be upfront with your current publisher about doing so. Tell them your ideas about helping bring in new fans. They might have agent recommendations, because if you succeed, they succeed. Best of luck!
Loni
I’d say go for the agent if it’s what you really want to do. It’s better to try than to regret not trying.
I’m happy with my boutique publisher, but if I continue writing, I’d like an agent and one of the Big 4 houses too 🙂
Wouldn’t that be awesome! It’s extra money at the moment right ? 🙂