Do you suggest following up to people that you haven't heard from?
Smart Follow-Up Strategy
Good question! Following up can feel a bit awkward, but here's our friendly advice:
For agents who opened your email: We suggest holding off on following up with these folks. Since they've already checked out your materials but didn't respond, they've likely made their decision for now. Don't worry though—there are plenty more opportunities ahead!
For agents who haven't opened your email: Absolutely follow up with these contacts! These busy industry professionals might have simply missed your email in their crowded inbox. A gentle reminder could be just what's needed to get your materials in front of their eyes.
Easy Follow-Up Tip
A simple follow-up sent manually through your own Gmail account works wonderfully. Keep it brief, friendly, and reference your previous submission—something like "Just checking in on my submission from [date]" can work perfectly.
Remember, persistence (within reason!) is part of the industry. Many successful actors landed their representation after a thoughtful follow-up!