Somebody remind me to breathe, or I swear I'll forget.

[wednes]

As you may know, I had a disappointing rejection earlier this week. It left me pretty bummed, even though they did ask me to submit when I had something else. So it's not all bad. I also found out I can't even get an interview to work at the Michigan Theatre. Frown.

Last night I decided to query another publisher via Email, in addition to the one that should be going out today (if my mailing guy is able to do it, anyway). When checking my Email this morning, I saw that I already had a response. Dammit! I think, knowing that any response this soon is not good news. I second guess the very idea that I could sell a book to a publisher, nevermind surviving reviews and finding an audience. How could they reject me that soon? Why wouldn't they at least LOOK at it? My query letter is pretty good now, and my first three chapters are killer and grabby. Woe is I, whatever shall I do?!? etc.

Finally, I find my figurative testes and open the damn thing, which reads:

Dear, wednes,

Thank you for your initial submission to [name withheld] Publishing, LLC.
We are sending this email to confirm that we have received your
synopsis and sample chapters and are able to open them without any problems.

You may expect to hear back from us within the next four weeks as to
whether or not we would like to see your full manuscript. If you do not
hear from us after four weeks have passed, please feel free to contact us for an update.

Signed,

A. Publisher.

So I guess, once again, I just need to chill the hell out.
Maybe I'll go for a nice, relaxing swim.

Did I already mention that I had to quit the NaNoWriYear?
Fuckers and thier mid-year changes!

Comments

[alex-a-polukhin.livejournal.com]

Disgusting situation.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Nothing I can't handle though.
Even if I have another year of rejections, I'm not giving up until I'm totally out of options.

[alex-a-polukhin.livejournal.com]

I'm not giving up until I'm totally out of options.
That's right!
Respect!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks, man.

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[uterdic.livejournal.com]

I have a friend or two at the Michigan theater. Would that help?

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I doubt it, they love Karl and I use him as a reference.
Thanks, though. :-}

My job developer is supposedly working on some things.

[trav28.livejournal.com]

This sounds a little more positive - the fact that they are open to keeping you updated sounds like these publishers actually care about their writers.

Keeping things crossed for you.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

They are actually a POD house, (although not a vanity press as I would never bother with that shit) so I wouldn't get an advance. But that's really the test of whether or not I'm doing this because I want people to read my work or just for the money.

But yeah, I've been getting more encouraging responses lately. I think revamping my query was a good idea.

[kissdbyagnome.livejournal.com]

Damn Stinkin Right... don't give up Wed, it will happen for you!

Why won't the MI Theatre even give you an interview?

[wednes.livejournal.com]

The main problem with the job market here is that this area is swimming with intelligent, educated, experienced people. When a job opens up there, they get literally hundreds of resumes. So while I could certainly do the job in question, there are many more qualified people who want it.

Your new icon is awesome, BTW.

[kissdbyagnome.livejournal.com]

Ahh, yes I know that story all too well. I thought they were being snobs or something. I'm sure my MIL could get you a job at a gas station or something...har har

Thanks, feel free to help yourself to it. I don't remember where I got the picture, but I created it with that El Jay icon maker.