This isn’t an answer anyone is going to like, but it’s the truth: only the author knows when the book is ready to submit. I will say this, don’t ever send a query on a first draft. You should revise at least once (ideally a couple times) before you start submitting. Remember, this is likely […]
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Is A Non-Form Rejection Better Than a Form Rejection?
I wouldn’t say one is better than the other, but I think one can be more helpful. A rejection that is personalized with feedback will give you something to consider as you continue to revise and tune your project. Of course, take that feedback with a grain of salt, because it might be personal to […]
Query Resubmissions
After submitting your query and getting a few rounds of rejections, you may revise your work. It’s probably tempting to resubmit that query to agents who saw it and passed on it. My immediate recommendation: don’t. Some agents are fine with resubmissions. I’ll take a second look at a query and sample I have already […]