In this business of trying to sell your story the thing you have to keep in mind is that it just takes one.
One person in a position of power (i.e. publisher or editor) who likes your work and believes in it. That’s all.
And that’s what I have to remind myself when I receive another no.
I’ve sent out around thirty queries and received back nine no’s and two requests for partials. The no’s I forget – I let them go, obviously the agent wasn’t a match for me. The partials thrill me! But then I got one back today in which the agent felt it wasn’t a fit for them. It was rather frustrating. But you only want an agent who loves your work!
So I’ve re-written my query letter (third time’s a charm) and I’ll send it out to five agents a day for another week. Onwards and upwards!
Thanks for stopping by my blog, Nicole! And thanks for the comment on Sammi. She is a sweetie and such a joy.
I hope you get your Bug some day! Goog luck with your writing.
Pam
YAY to the partial requests! That is HUGE!!!! I never take those for granted. You are on your way girl! Nice to know you!
keep at it Nicole, way to go! i can't wait to be where you are 🙂