Here are my tips for the querying process!
Tag: query process
progress check 2
It's been a little while since my last progress check, so let's see where I'm at with those 2019 goals!
crunching the numbers
I've gotten back into the swing of submitting recently, and my experiences now have felt a little different than back when I tried for a year of 100 rejections. So I decided to look at the numbers to see - are things different?
all aboard the query train
Querying feels like a roller coaster. All the anticipation building, and then when you get a response, you're screaming (either with frustration or happiness).
progress check
I have accomplished a lot already this year. Unfortunately, none of the progress lies in completed projects.
resolutions for the new year
Because I can't just have one...
different types of rejection ranked
Rejection is something every writer needs to face, but some rejections are better than others.
query counter
Well, I'm settled into my new place now and I've finally become more motivated to write and to work on my New Year's goal of submitting to 50 agents. I think I will surpass even my 2010 extreme of 77 queries (although my goal that year was 100 rejections). So I'm up to 30 queries … Continue reading query counter
long time no write
I've been under the radar recently... not doing much writing (unless you count working on character family trees?). Since Hitchhikers didn't make it through to the next round, I sent it out to several agents and a) got 2 rejections ON MY BIRTHDAY and b) had 2 agents request the manuscript on the day after … Continue reading long time no write
finally, a yes!
So, you haven't heard from me since June, when my short story "Seventh Son" was placed on the short list for Pill Hill Press's Monster Mash anthology. Since then, my story was accepted and the anthology is now available for purchase on their website and via online retailers such as Amazon! I am eagerly awaiting … Continue reading finally, a yes!
