Comments on: More agent interest

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 01:01:39 +0000

Hi, John . . . yes, that’s true ! But our chances have to be better if the query accurately conveys what the novel is. E.g., if the agent only likes dark, and thinks only dark will sell, it’s rather a waste of everyone’s time to bait & switch with an off-the-mark query letter . . .

There is so much to master in this business!!!!

By: Duke of Earle

Duke of Earle — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:41:34 +0000

My fingers and toes! It IS a rush, isn’t it?

As for the nuances in the query… Well, the query is simply a device to get your real writing in front of the agent. That’s what will make or break a deal. So while you don’t want the query to give an impression that might cause disappointment, still… If the agent is expecting a dark tale and gets a light and lively one, but loves it; who cares?

(Congrats! Go, K., go!)

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:42:29 +0000

Thanks, larramie. I’m keeping my excitement under control — I got this far with my last, now-temporarily-tabled novel, so I know first-hand that it’s only a baby step . . . still, it does give my adrenaline a bit of a kick! :-)

By: larramie

larramie — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 15:29:18 +0000

Loved your honesty on Diana’s Diversions and decided to read more. So glad I did because here’s my opportunity to say, “Congratulations on the full request!” My fingers are already crossed for you.