I don't know whether it means that acquisitions doesn't think it will sell, and what the relationship is to the editor.
But I understand. You gave up everything you had to find me. And you found me broken. It's hard for you.
River ,'Safe'
The Great Write Way, Chapter Two: Twice upon a time...
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Allyson - Jan 15, 2006 12:19:14 pm PST #5200 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Topic!Cindy - Jan 15, 2006 12:28:50 pm PST #5201 of 10001
What is even happening?
Oh, I guess that depends on how he means "with"--that is, if they're fighting along side of him (against another editor/acquisitions team) or against him. I read it as an "along side" deal, when you first posted it.
Did your agent tell you this? Can you ask her?
Allyson - Jan 15, 2006 12:33:35 pm PST #5202 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Yes, she sent me an e. I sent her an email, but I hate waiting!
Nutty - Jan 15, 2006 12:41:10 pm PST #5203 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
What does it mean when an editor is fighting for my book with his acquisitions team?
"Fighting for your book" is always a good thing, inasmuch as somebody is on your side. I mean, it's not all sweetness and light and "Here's your standard overnight rich-and-famous contract," because it means there's probably some budget-wrangling and schedule-wrangling and "You promised you wouldn't saddle me with another first-time author!!" -- but all of those wranglings say deciding whether we can afford to make this deal rather than deciding whether the book is good enough.
So it's more like Lloyd working up his courage to ask out Diane Court, and less like Are You Hot Or Not.
deborah grabien - Jan 15, 2006 12:48:26 pm PST #5204 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Nutty got it one, Allyson. She is wise, and bang on the money.
Editor wants your book; AT is dancing about whether or not they do.
Editors generally win, unless we're talking bazillion-dollar contracts. This is muy promising.
erikaj - Jan 15, 2006 1:17:04 pm PST #5205 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Yay, Allyson.
Allyson - Jan 15, 2006 1:26:34 pm PST #5206 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Thanks! Back to the grind. Champagne is chilling, I have coffee and cigarettes and some hearty determination.
I'm unsure, deb, and my agent hasn't replied yet to the question, when it's complete, do i add my table of contents with page numbers to it, or just the title page? I'm unsure what to do on that front.
deborah grabien - Jan 15, 2006 1:33:50 pm PST #5207 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Damn - that's one I honestly can't answer with any certainty, because, again, fiction is different. My take would be to make one up, and include it, up front with the acknowledgements, etc; if your agent/editor decides it doesn't need to be there, they can always take it out, yes?
Anne W. - Jan 15, 2006 1:41:32 pm PST #5208 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Woohoo!! Hooray, Allyson!!!
Topic!Cindy - Jan 15, 2006 1:50:54 pm PST #5209 of 10001
What is even happening?
Allyson, if you're around, I would love to read Munchasen's by Internet.