Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Yup, it happened and after a MONTH of secrecy - I finally get to tell you: I have a literary agent. Welcome to the final installment of my querying vlogs covering the agent offer of representation to the nudges to the final contract signing.
Whether you’re a querying author, mid-first draft, or just here for the chaos—I’m so excited to share this milestone with you.
💌 I'm planning a Q&A video - drop any questions below! And don’t forget to like, subscribe & scream with me in the comments.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Querying recap
04:29 Query reply
05:40 the All is Lost moment
06:36 The email
10:30 Preparing for The Call
13:55 Offer of representation
16:35 An anxiety spiral begins
17:37 The craziest 30 minutes of my year
22:02 Waiting...waiting...
23:34 Explaining my thinking, emotions & the reason for the stress
30:29 ANOTHER disruption
33:14 Poll: Notifications ON or OFF?
34:10 Deadline day
36:50 The best rejection of my life!
37:04 Sending my acceptance email!
38:23 Questions about the contract
41:30 Signing the contract in Edinburgh at the Writer's Museum
43:35 Q&A ask and AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT
I'm Nicole Wilbur, a novelist, traveler, and adrenaline-chaser. I write about young adults breaking the rules, falling in love, and becoming versions of themselves they never expected. Pursuing traditional publishing and sharing the highs & lows!
💻 M Y A U T H O R N E W S L E T T E R :
Say yes to a party in your inbox: nicolewilbur.substack.com
💬 L E T ' S C O N N E C T 💬
Website | nicolewilbur.com
Pinterest | https://pin.it/3jx8lbC
#agentoffer #YADebut #writingvlog #authortube #queryingauthors #literaryagent
Yup, it happened and after a MONTH of secrecy - I finally get to tell you: I have a literary agent. Welcome to the final installment of my querying vlogs covering the agent offer of representation to the nudges to the final contract signing.
Whether you’re a querying author, mid-first draft, or just here for the chaos—I’m so excited to share this milestone with you.
💌 I'm planning a Q&A video - drop any questions below! And don’t forget to like, subscribe & scream with me in the comments.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Querying recap
04:29 Query reply
05:40 the All is Lost moment
06:36 The email
10:30 Preparing for The Call
13:55 Offer of representation
16:35 An anxiety spiral begins
17:37 The craziest 30 minutes of my year
22:02 Waiting...waiting...
23:34 Explaining my thinking, emotions & the reason for the stress
30:29 ANOTHER disruption
33:14 Poll: Notifications ON or OFF?
34:10 Deadline day
36:50 The best rejection of my life!
37:04 Sending my acceptance email!
38:23 Questions about the contract
41:30 Signing the contract in Edinburgh at the Writer's Museum
43:35 Q&A ask and AGENT ANNOUNCEMENT
I'm Nicole Wilbur, a novelist, traveler, and adrenaline-chaser. I write about young adults breaking the rules, falling in love, and becoming versions of themselves they never expected. Pursuing traditional publishing and sharing the highs & lows!
💻 M Y A U T H O R N E W S L E T T E R :
Say yes to a party in your inbox: nicolewilbur.substack.com
💬 L E T ' S C O N N E C T 💬
Website | nicolewilbur.com
Pinterest | https://pin.it/3jx8lbC
#agentoffer #YADebut #writingvlog #authortube #queryingauthors #literaryagent
