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Originally Posted by Kelpie However, while you aren't supposed to submit to more than one publisher at the same time, there is nothing wrong with submitting to agents while you are submitting to publishers. (And if an editor shows an interest first, you have a better chance of getting a better agent to take you on.) I definitely recommend bringing in an agent if you haven't one already, as soon as you have a contract on the table. |
Hmm - I didn't know you couldn't submit to more than 1 publisher at a time - how long are you suppose to give a publisher to get back to you? If they're too busy to read manuscripts, I imagine they're also too busy to reject them formally half the time too!
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Originally Posted by Kelpie All publishers, large and small, receive many, many more manuscripts than they could ever publish, and all editors have to turn down a great many stories that they really do like. Whichever way you choose to go, persistence in the face of rejection may be the one big difference between ultimate success or failure. |
Yes, It seems wise advise to write out of enjoyment and pray for success in the face of adversity!
Another question I'm afraid to say - I just saw the cover design of your novel (fab, by the way
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