Rejection two dropped in the box today. It was a lovely personal note.
Dear Glynis,
Thank you for your recent letter and the material which we have now looked at. As a small agency we take on very few of the many writers who approach us each year and, having considered your work, we do not feel we can effectively represent you.
We trust you will understand that the sheer volume of submissions to this office unfortunately prevents us from providing you with a more detailed and personal response.
May we take this opportunity to wish you success with another agent or publisher.
With all best wishes,
I felt the agent had taken time over me.
Another 26 and I will have caught up with JK Rowling!
The interesting thing is that both rejections were from the UK.
Moving on:
Am I strange? No! Please DO NOT answer that question.
What I mean is, am I unusual to not be bothered if my book is a hard back copy?
I have never envisaged my book in any other form than a paperback. Some of my friends ache to hold a hard covered copy of their work, but I love the feel of a soft, pliable novel.
What is your preference? How do/did you see your first novel on the shelf?
The interesting thing is that both rejections were from the UK.
Moving on:
Am I strange? No! Please DO NOT answer that question.
What I mean is, am I unusual to not be bothered if my book is a hard back copy?
I have never envisaged my book in any other form than a paperback. Some of my friends ache to hold a hard covered copy of their work, but I love the feel of a soft, pliable novel.
What is your preference? How do/did you see your first novel on the shelf?
13 Comments:
Sorry about the rejection, but you seem to be taking it well. Best of luck in the future.
Thanks for your comment over at my blog, Glynis, and apologies as I'm so behind on my blogging at the moment. Just popped into say CONGRATULATIONS on finishing your novel. You're an inspiration! Good luck with the submissions and stay positive.
Bright wishes from a very unseasonal summer in Lancashire, UK. xx
Every rejection is one closer to acceptance.
My first book will be a trade paperback, so guess it's good I didn't really have a preference.
Sorry about the rejection. As they say, poop happens. But we clean ourselves up and move on.
Hardback seems to imply that your publisher predicts your book will be a huge hit. That doesn't happen very often for first-time authors. I'd rather have mine in paperback, which sells more easily, than languish in hard back.
Sorry about the rejection, but they at least seemed to take the time to do it nicely (if that's possible). Keep your chin up, you'll get there. Oh, and I prefer hardbacks but only for those books I TRULY love.
Cassandra, I accept that my ms is not to everyone's taste. Plus it might not be that great. I hold out hope and keep smiling. :)
Carol no apologies needed, you are busy with your novel. Thank you for the compliment and I am staying positive. Enjoy your summer, and stay well my friend.
Alex you always say the one thing I need to hear, bless you.
Helen well I will never have a hardback if that is the case LOL.
Eric, yes I was rather pleased that both my first rejections were pleasant ones.
Thank you all so much for taking time out for me today. Happy scribbling to you all.
Sorry about the rejection...
Interesting question. I think paperback. I've never pictured my work any other way!
It's OK Talli, thanks for caring. Me neither, it is weird. I can see my book so clearly, but never as a hardback. Helen's comment explains why. *smile*
Moving on...there are so many publishers and agents out there. You'll find the right fit.
Each rejection is a lesson for the future. Keep trying and good luck.
Have someone read your query letter and see if they can help spice it up to get an agent/publisher to take a look at your manuscript.
Jen, thanks I am sure I will :)
Sharon, thank you. I did look at one agent's site and they gave me a good idea on zapping my query. I spent yesterday stripping it down. I reads a bit more exciting now.
It is only x2 rejections so far, I am a first timer, so have no great expectations, only hope. :)
Without hope what is the sense of doing anything. We all hope to do well enough to be pick out of th emillions of others doing the same thing.
The query letter is more important than the manuscript at this point. Remember - no more than two paragraphs of information about the story. Short intro and short bio. Good luck.
Thanks Sharon, your advice and support is valuable.
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