making the offer. don’t expect this to happen in the first phone call, you’re going to be way too freaked out, but plan to have a second phone call. in other words, thank the agent, listen to what she has to say and ask her if you can set up another time to talk when you’re thinking more clearly. and yes, its absolutely acceptable to let the agent know that you’re overwhelmed with excitement. in fact, i often tell authors to get off the phone, tell friends and family, and let’s set up time to talk the next day when she’s more prepared with questions and can absorb the answers.
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