Congrats on getting it off, Sox!
I swear, one of these times, you're gonna wake up in a coma.
Cordelia ,'Showtime'
The Great Write Way, Act Three: Where's the gun?
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
Gudanov - Feb 17, 2011 3:56:05 pm PST #4070 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping
Gudanov - Feb 17, 2011 5:21:50 pm PST #4071 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping
First query letter sent. Concise, formal, and straightforward.
Amy - Feb 17, 2011 5:48:04 pm PST #4072 of 6690
Because books.
Good job, guys!
Typo Boy - Feb 17, 2011 7:45:56 pm PST #4073 of 6690
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Good job to both of you!
Atropa - Feb 17, 2011 8:04:59 pm PST #4074 of 6690
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Good job, you folks!
Gudanov - Feb 18, 2011 8:17:22 am PST #4075 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping
...and I got my first rejection. That was fast.
Amy - Feb 18, 2011 8:44:30 am PST #4076 of 6690
Because books.
Yikes. Was that the story or the agent query?
Remember, when rejections are really quick, it sometimes means they're simply over-inventoried.
Gudanov - Feb 18, 2011 8:47:35 am PST #4077 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping
That was the agent query. I'd be surprised if I have any success, I don't have any credentials, it's a pretty tepid subgenre, and I don't think the story pitches especially well. But still a better chance than not trying.
erikaj - Feb 18, 2011 8:54:00 am PST #4078 of 6690
Always Anti-fascist!
"Pursue any goal, seek any job, ask anyone out...there are thousands of people to tell you you are not good enough, but do not do their work for them...if they say no, they may not be smart enough to say yes." --Keith Olbermann (One day I'll live this, instead of typing it.)
Amy - Feb 18, 2011 8:54:51 am PST #4079 of 6690
Because books.
You've earned your first merit badge, Gud. Hold onto it. And keep sending.