I love this. I know I'll come back to it multiple times! I looked into Airtable as a project tracker a while back, but you've convinced me to switch over with all my client stuff. I've been using multiple spreadsheets to manage contacts, but it's clunky keeping track of who accepts portfolios and/or dummies, as well as if it's by mail, email, or form submission, and of course notes. And a big YES to organizing contacts at multiple imprints!
Three additional thoughts: First, I knew authors should be judicious about sending out manuscripts to multiple publishers, but I didn't realize agents needed to hold off on new submissions while an existing one was being considered (although that makes sense and seems more fair to the author). Second, I love your Airtable rule graphic! Third, how do I get Jonas Kahnwald's to look at my dummy? 😂
Thanks for elaborating. I would be concerned multiple projects would compete with each other, so that makes sense. And of course respecting people's time is key to a healthy relationship!
I love this. I know I'll come back to it multiple times! I looked into Airtable as a project tracker a while back, but you've convinced me to switch over with all my client stuff. I've been using multiple spreadsheets to manage contacts, but it's clunky keeping track of who accepts portfolios and/or dummies, as well as if it's by mail, email, or form submission, and of course notes. And a big YES to organizing contacts at multiple imprints!
Three additional thoughts: First, I knew authors should be judicious about sending out manuscripts to multiple publishers, but I didn't realize agents needed to hold off on new submissions while an existing one was being considered (although that makes sense and seems more fair to the author). Second, I love your Airtable rule graphic! Third, how do I get Jonas Kahnwald's to look at my dummy? 😂
Hahaha of course he does.
Thanks for elaborating. I would be concerned multiple projects would compete with each other, so that makes sense. And of course respecting people's time is key to a healthy relationship!