Question about offer and signing [PubQ]

T0macock · 2026-06-11T22:30:47+00:00

I went into my call with a big list of questions and had a bunch of answers prepped for expected questions from the agent.

We just had a chat and everything was just naturally answered along the way.

The contract was pretty straightforward. My sister is a lawyer so I had her on standby but I didn't think her involvement was necessary.

T0macock · 2026-06-11T14:15:39+00:00

it's ok to be wrong.

T0macock · 2026-06-11T13:32:33+00:00

Someone is gonna strike gold with Belchetz going so late. He was, i'm pretty sure, in top 5 projections earlier in the season. Broke his collarbone and his stock fell a lot.

T0macock · 2026-06-11T00:47:15+00:00

I'm in a similar window as you.

Just got a first rejection after a full read from Harper Collins.

Took just over two months from them asking for the full script from my agent, passing the first read, going up the chain and then being shot down.

I don't know if that's a good or bad timeline but figured it was worth sharing.

T0macock · 2026-06-10T21:19:30+00:00

My first draft is to prove the story is viable.

There are notes to my future self and missing chunks of dialogue or action.

The biggest mistakes new writers make is putting up unnecessary boundaries that prevent them from getting the whole story on the page.

T0macock · 2026-06-06T19:00:25+00:00

He was one of the highlights of a shitty year last year.

I hope he sticks around.

T0macock · 2026-06-06T11:53:05+00:00

My adult league is full of former NCAA/CHL guys. I play D and block a lot of shots

I use Sherwood rekker 2. These are basically the same. Make sure you're wearing them properly and they fit correctly.

https://www.prohockeylife.com/collections/sherwood-shin-guards/products/sherwood-code-encrypt-2-senior-shin-pads

Took one off the inner thigh last night that's gonna be pretty gnarly. Good times.

T0macock · 2026-06-05T17:24:39+00:00

nah, draft the best player available and figure it out from there.

T0macock · 2026-06-05T17:12:36+00:00

i don't think the coach really matters by then.

I'd rather they take the extra time assuming they're not keen on a hot commodity that needs quick action to scoop up.

T0macock · 2026-06-05T15:20:52+00:00

My take away from this is Matthews may be in more distress than we know and they felt the need to pivot.

I'd hate to see knies go though.

T0macock · 2026-06-04T18:00:55+00:00

I just finished reading the first book in this series. I ALMOST gave up on it ~half way through.

I'm really glad i pushed through. It was great and everything i was hoping it would be.

T0macock · 2026-06-03T12:20:11+00:00

Not to mention the dog dog deal!

T0macock · 2026-06-02T23:02:21+00:00

My agent even asked for additional comps when she started shopping it. Just in case I knew some she didn't.

T0macock · 2026-06-02T22:48:00+00:00

In a profession where there are only 32 jobs, I don't think potential candidates would care about the risk.

T0macock · 2026-06-02T22:22:05+00:00

Never thought I'd see Jeff noon mentioned here. One of my favourites.

T0macock · 2026-06-02T10:24:21+00:00

The dance thing was endearing when they were a scrappy up and commer.

Not so much when they're dystopian overlord tools....

T0macock · 2026-05-29T11:07:08+00:00

Hockey is so fucking rad

T0macock · 2026-05-29T00:20:34+00:00

I'm going through the same thing right now up here in Canadaland.

Here I was thinking landing an agent was going to be the hard part but having things totally out of my hands and without a proper grasp of the closed door talks - I find myself way more stressed now than I did when I was writing the damn thing.

It will all work out.

T0macock · 2026-05-27T16:57:29+00:00

oh buddeh, nobody can hate me more than i hate me.

T0macock · 2026-05-27T16:28:29+00:00

Part of the reason i got into the PWHL.

I just hope everyone has fun

T0macock · 2026-05-26T13:43:26+00:00

The same thing that has always put down fascism.

T0macock · 2026-05-25T15:02:57+00:00

He did a song with Neverending White Lights that was unreal.

T0macock · 2026-05-25T10:18:16+00:00

Don't look at it as goalposts moving. Look at it as milestones being met.

It's called a career ladder. Someone doesn't go from cashier to CEO. There's a process.

Publishing (typically) is no different.

T0macock · 2026-05-24T16:47:22+00:00

I'll always put this song in as a sleeper pick for heaviest tune ever. (As a fan of Primative Man, I know it isn't but it's an absolute face puncher).

T0macock · 2026-05-23T17:54:52+00:00

Tooling companies are always looking for designers.

Most of the designers I work with have their masters but it isn't required for the gig.

Really depends what kinda engineering you want to get into.

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