The shop around the corner
I am dreaming of bookstores this morning. More specifically, my book in them.
Yesterday I mailed my pitch to a second publisher and to my FIRST literary agency! Let’s take a moment to just Yayyyyyyy!
I received a postcard from the first publisher about a week after I mailed my query, saying that they received it and it could take up to six months to get an answer.
While getting a “Yes” from a publisher would be beyond awesome, I also really have my fingers crossed for the literary agency. If they take on your project, they represent you, hunt for a publisher on your behalf, and negotiate your deal.
The waiting game is hard, but I feel a little more hopeful with every query I drop in the mailbox. I don’t know if it’s that every pitch increases the odds of getting a bite, or that I’m taking action towards what I want. But I’m going to keep doing it until I see my book in stores.
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Hi! Stopping by from SITS! I am a writer too!! My first published book was not fiction but I am now shopping my first fiction novel to agents/publishers! I would love to know more about what you are working on…I enjoy connecting with fellow writers.
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Wow, you’ve already published a book! I’m totally impressed! My novel is young adult fiction about teen pregnancy. What’s yours about?
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The fact that you’re taking the steps to get the process rolling is amazing in itself. Stay optimistic! You’ve got real talent 🙂
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Thanks, Lindsey! 🙂
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What book are you writing? I hope you hear back…and with good news!!!
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