My husband made a comment to me the other day that really summed up how I felt. He said, “Everything in your life is in limbo.” I couldn’t have said it better.
My aunt bounced back from the grave, but is still expected to pass away. It isn’t a question of if, only when. I’m starting to think waiting for someone to die is harder than experiencing an unexpected death.
As for my writing, I’ve sent queries to four additional agents and I am waiting for their responses. Also, I haven’t heard from the agent who requested 50 pages. I am starting to think I ended up in the trash or spam void. However, I am taking this great Characterization class by Kris Neri and have made vast improvements in my MC and writing. I cut out five chapters in the beginning. So, there is an upside if I have to resubmit to her.
That is how I’m doing, what about you?
That’s always an issue when it comes to submitting to agents. You want to rush to get it to them, but there is never any rush for them to get back to you.
After 6 weeks I think it is fine to nudge someone who has requested something. Especially if you can tell them that you’ve revised your manuscript in such a way.
My writing is going pretty well, but editing is still the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I think studying and passing the bar was easier.
Your comment made me laugh. Although, I’ve never taken the bar, I have to agree with you. You keep making these changes hoping that you are headed in the right direction, but you don’t know. On Querytracker.net, this writer has submitted two novels to about a hundred agents and has been rejected by them all. Yet, she is the most positive commenter on the site. I wonder, how many times has she revised? I’m making one more huge change and then I’m saying enough and moving on to the next manuscript. Of course I said that before.
I know exactly who you mean on QT. I’m amazed by her too, though when I direct messaged her she was a bit stand-offish.
I’m querying my dream agent tomorrow. I’m convinced the book is ready. I still have changes marked in my margins, but they are really small. Small to the point that I need a professional editor to debate with.
Oh that’s too bad. I thought about sending her a message too, guess I won’t. Is it Dan??? I’m so excited, good luck and let me know when you hear back. As for the professional editor, you might not need it, if he requests a partial/full.