note to self re: novel submission

[la_belle_laide]

Note to self:

March 14 will be the 8 week mark since sending out my novel to the agent who asked for it after 3 chapters. She wanted an 8 week exclusive. (I've since read some notes from other agents saying that exclusives are the worst and we shouldn't grant them, but she was really interested and I got really excited. :D )

If I don't hear back from her by March 14th, then it's time to start querying again.

It does seem like each time I query, I get a little closer; a better reply. So, even if this agent decides to pass, then perhaps that "yes" is right around the corner.

And I have to keep reminding myself: The query letter works. The summary works. And apparently, the first three chapters work, too. Agenting is highly subjective, but some agents have liked the novel—or at least my writing in general--even if they ultimately decided not to offer representation. That's a pretty big deal, right?

So, March 14th, and then I'll stop holding my breath and sweating when I open my mail.

Comments

[misstottenham.livejournal.com]

Got my fingers crossed for you sweetie.

[la-belle-laide.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :D If she's not the one, then she's not the one. But hey, it's one step closer!

[just jenny (from livejournal.com)]

It is one step closer. I just think of my favorite authors and they all say that they were rejected lots of times by lots of different people until that one person "got" the idea.

It only takes one person, you just have to find them.

Best of luck in your search. I know you'll do well.

♥ N'nic