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I mentioned that idea--of going to fantasy conventions--to a writer's board, and they thought it was a bad idea. They thought I should go to the writer's workshops instead.  The problem I foresee with that, is that most of the agents at a lot of those, don't represent fantasy.  And I guess Brandon is an example of one of these attempts working. 

So how does one approach an agent at ones of these without coming across as rude?

And I am curious, how many other writers visit this board and try and catch some of Brandon's author germs.    And how many of you are just fans?

Brandon,

I know you have better things to do besides humor aspiring authors, but I'd thought I'd ask anyway.


From what I understand, you didn't write a query letter to get your agent?  I'm in the last stages of finishing my book (probably in the next couple of months), and every time I sit down to work on a query, I feel completely overwhelmed.

How does one write a nice, concise query when their plot is so entwined.  And if I break it down to really simple, all I am left with is something very generic sounding.  The uniqueness of my novel is more based on the power system I use.  If I skin it down to the bare bones it is just another hero trying to defeat a powerful and evil king.

(yawn)

But it IS a unique story.   I just can't figure out how to get it in a paragraph or two.   


I'd love to see your query, if you ever wrote one.  In many respects I feel our writing is similar (except you are much more experienced and god-like compared to me right now  )

Thanks for you time...whenever you get some.  No rush.  I know you are working on your book tour stuff right now. 

I'm looking forward to reading Mistborn 2.  I have your other two books already, and you have become both mine and my husband's new favorite author.


--Kristal