la_belle_laide | (no subject)

So here was my reply to the rad agent who asked me to revise and try again:

It is so heartening to hear back from you with this advice. I will be more than happy to revise and edit with this in mind. Is there a time limit I should keep in mind? Is it possible to get a few weeks before resubmitting? And, should I put anything specific in the subject line when doing so?

I really appreciate this feedback and chance to revise. Thanks very much.

Sincerely,

Jules

Is that right? Does it sound any good? I hope so, because I already sent it! It was that or "Mmmmm. Meditate on this I will." And I didn't think that would work out.

But now, I do have to meditate on it. Well, not meditate really, but take a shower, lie in bed in the morning, and think of different ways I can ground the story into this world. Pour cement on it and give some background info in a clearer, more direct way, but without info-dumping.

That has always been my challenge. I love writing about people, and what they do and think and the choices they make and how they react to things, but settings/places/histories have always sort of eluded me. That's the part of writing I really fret about, because I somehow never nail that.

It's taken me years to put that into words.

So I have to take a few days and concentrate. I'm not one of those people who can go in and start hacking things up. I have to think of some ideas first.

Also, I'm peeing my pants in a constant stream.

ETA: Her reply:

Dear Jules,

There's no time limit, take all the time you need, and the cleanest way would to just reply to this email.

SNOOPY DANCING RIGHT NOW.

It's just that, I love when agents are so nice and chill and helpful with things. It muh muh muh makes me happay.