Roots by Kelbian Noel6/9/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() If all writers just send queries to "dream agents" or "top agents" or "long shots" can we be surprised that the slush pile is so big? And that it's so difficult to get noticed? Otherwise I'm wasting my time and theirs. I'll have more respect for my work and query only those who truly have the potential to appreciate it. The other rejections were all long shots, and I won't do that next time. Of the 8 agents I queried, there is only one who rejected my query that I thought might be interested. You want to make sure the person you choose has all the right credentials.for you and yours. Not because they rep one of your favorite authors or someone who made millions off their books, but because you know they will love your baby as much as you do. Decide exactly who you will query and why it's a good idea. One thing I've learned is how important research is. ![]() Whenever an email comes in I either rush to check it or am slow to open it. ![]() Okay, well not really, although one of those requests could end that way. I can't believe how cool I am with someone telling me my baby is ugly.lol. The rejections, with the exception of one, were kind of expected, if not totally understandable. First let me update you on my querying process.Īs you know, I've sent 8 queries: 1 in April and 7 in May. ![]()
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