ARRRGGG!! Have you ever looked over a piece of your work so mahy times that you think there couldn't possibly be anything else wrong with it? Then when you look over it again, there is something wrong with it? I've edited Inception about five or six times, taking it apart and piecing it back together, having others looking it over as well. Then, when I decide to look over it once more, I find even more wrong with it.
I edited the book again myself, as well as got edits from a friend of mine who had been looking over it. There was so much that I'd overlooked; it didn't give me confidence in myself. I know it'd been a long time since I wrote the first book, but I couldn't believe everything I needed to rework. I definately know that I'll be looking over some other things if it gets rejected again. I just hope it doesn't.
Luckily it'll be off my mind for a little while. I won't be fretting over it every second of every day, which iss a huge relief. It took about eight straight hours to get it from paper to computer, and that doesn't count the actual editing process.
But it's done! I don't have to worry about it any more. Mr Second Agent can read it and take his time. Meanwhile, I will sit back and wait until all my queries are rejected, or so. I need a break from worrying about this publishing industry anyway. I need to go back to writing. Good ol' fashion writing.
Peace.
Queries:
Sent: 36
Rejected: 10
Partials: 1
MS: 1
Friday, April 24, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Happy Days
Today, after feeling horrible that I couldn't send Mr Agent my first 50 pages, I recieved yet another email from yet another agent. This time, however, it was for my full MS! This agent skipped the partial stage and asked straight for my manuscript! I was so gidddy I danced around in happy circles. He skipped the partial stage, which must mean something, right? But every agent is different, and even if it's nothing out of the ordinary for him, he wants to see my book! It's not a rejection! That'll make me dance around in happy circles anyway!
Needless to say, my friends and family were ecstatic. I remained calm about the entire situation, knowing full well that he could decide he doesn't like my book and move on. But boy-Jesus I can still hope. My mother ran around and told everybody, like I was the up-and-coming new star. Recieving a phone call from her, she sounded ecstatic ("Two agents in two days? That's great honey!") and then proceeded on with her motherly ways ("I want to hire a contract lawyer when this is sent to you, as well as get your book copyrighted before you send it off." "Mom, I'll be fine." "I just don't want you to be screwed over, that's all.") And my friends took me out for icecream, which was nice.
I'm not entirely sure what they'd say if I got a contract from this man, since this is how they're acting now.
Still, it was nice to be fussed over. And I really hope that it goes well. I'll be taking the next few days (And every spare moment of my time) to edit my book one final time, make sure everything's perfect and polished for Mr Second Agent. I spent the latter of the evening pouring over pages I wrote nearly a year ago, laughing at myself and enjoying some good eats and good music.
All in all, today was a productive day. :)
Peace.
Queries:
Sent: 36
Rejected: 8
Partial: 1
MS: 1
Needless to say, my friends and family were ecstatic. I remained calm about the entire situation, knowing full well that he could decide he doesn't like my book and move on. But boy-Jesus I can still hope. My mother ran around and told everybody, like I was the up-and-coming new star. Recieving a phone call from her, she sounded ecstatic ("Two agents in two days? That's great honey!") and then proceeded on with her motherly ways ("I want to hire a contract lawyer when this is sent to you, as well as get your book copyrighted before you send it off." "Mom, I'll be fine." "I just don't want you to be screwed over, that's all.") And my friends took me out for icecream, which was nice.
I'm not entirely sure what they'd say if I got a contract from this man, since this is how they're acting now.
Still, it was nice to be fussed over. And I really hope that it goes well. I'll be taking the next few days (And every spare moment of my time) to edit my book one final time, make sure everything's perfect and polished for Mr Second Agent. I spent the latter of the evening pouring over pages I wrote nearly a year ago, laughing at myself and enjoying some good eats and good music.
All in all, today was a productive day. :)
Peace.
Queries:
Sent: 36
Rejected: 8
Partial: 1
MS: 1
Monday, April 20, 2009
Hello world!
I've decided that I should compile my thoughts into a blog. Strange, right? But I figure this will allow me to record my thoughts and progress as I go along my publishing journey. Perhaps someday this blog will become at least semi-famous and people will flock to read my written word. Well, a writer can hope, anyway.
Welcome to my blog, and for whatever reason you are here, you're here. This will compile all my thoughts and progress as I continue down the road to publication. Hopefully I will continue this after I am published as well. ;D
I am working to find representation for The Underground at the present moment. It's the project I've been working on for a year and a half, and it's almost half-way done. Presently I'm writing the third book Obsession and so far it's my favorite. The amount of characters that desired a role in this novel was astounding, but somehow I managed to wiggle in each and every one of their subplots and backstories. I suppose though that Obsession is my favorite merely because that is the book I'm writing at the moment. Check back with me in a few months, and I'll tell you where I'm at, mmkay? ;)
At the same time I'm also working on a YA fantasy novel called As Time Runs Out. Once that is done, I'm going to ruturn to Riot which is a futuristic thriller about teenagers trying to take over. The Underground is of course number one on my list, simple because it's my series, and the book I'm trying to find representation for. I'm hoping to break into the business with The Underground, but if that doesn't work, then I have my thriller and my YA novel to back me up.
It's shameful to admit that I don't read as much as I should. I find a lot of the time I get frustrated with the author's way of constructing the book, and often go off to write my own book(s). However, as I'm getting older, I'm finding myself able to sit down with more and more books and immerse myself in a universe I didn't create. Right now I'm reading Heart Of Stone by C.E. Murphy. Fantastic book so far, the first chapter really gripped me. Part of me is reading this as though I were a literary agent looking to represent Murphy, and I can't help but see why they were published. Meanwhile, I struggle to write a worthwhile query. Haha.
Today I have recieved a partial for the first 50 pages of my novel. I was bouncy and ecstatic and I couldn't wait to send it out, until I went to look into the agent who sent me the request. Unfortunately, he didn't check out. :( I thought I did all the research when I sent the queries, but I guess I overlooked some stuff with Mr Agent. So, I had to pass. Such a bummer.
It's a real lesson to everybody out there looking to publish: Always do your homework BEFORE sending the queries. You could end up screwed, or hugely disappointed.
Anyway, I believe that's all I have to say on my first entry. Thank you for reading, and expect more from me as my journey progresses.
Peace!
Query Count:
Sent: 36
Rejected: 8
Partial: 1
MS: 0
Welcome to my blog, and for whatever reason you are here, you're here. This will compile all my thoughts and progress as I continue down the road to publication. Hopefully I will continue this after I am published as well. ;D
I am working to find representation for The Underground at the present moment. It's the project I've been working on for a year and a half, and it's almost half-way done. Presently I'm writing the third book Obsession and so far it's my favorite. The amount of characters that desired a role in this novel was astounding, but somehow I managed to wiggle in each and every one of their subplots and backstories. I suppose though that Obsession is my favorite merely because that is the book I'm writing at the moment. Check back with me in a few months, and I'll tell you where I'm at, mmkay? ;)
At the same time I'm also working on a YA fantasy novel called As Time Runs Out. Once that is done, I'm going to ruturn to Riot which is a futuristic thriller about teenagers trying to take over. The Underground is of course number one on my list, simple because it's my series, and the book I'm trying to find representation for. I'm hoping to break into the business with The Underground, but if that doesn't work, then I have my thriller and my YA novel to back me up.
It's shameful to admit that I don't read as much as I should. I find a lot of the time I get frustrated with the author's way of constructing the book, and often go off to write my own book(s). However, as I'm getting older, I'm finding myself able to sit down with more and more books and immerse myself in a universe I didn't create. Right now I'm reading Heart Of Stone by C.E. Murphy. Fantastic book so far, the first chapter really gripped me. Part of me is reading this as though I were a literary agent looking to represent Murphy, and I can't help but see why they were published. Meanwhile, I struggle to write a worthwhile query. Haha.
Today I have recieved a partial for the first 50 pages of my novel. I was bouncy and ecstatic and I couldn't wait to send it out, until I went to look into the agent who sent me the request. Unfortunately, he didn't check out. :( I thought I did all the research when I sent the queries, but I guess I overlooked some stuff with Mr Agent. So, I had to pass. Such a bummer.
It's a real lesson to everybody out there looking to publish: Always do your homework BEFORE sending the queries. You could end up screwed, or hugely disappointed.
Anyway, I believe that's all I have to say on my first entry. Thank you for reading, and expect more from me as my journey progresses.
Peace!
Query Count:
Sent: 36
Rejected: 8
Partial: 1
MS: 0
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