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*smokes cig* Submitted for your Approval...
So...
I just sent out my query packet for a certain publishing house that a certain novel about a certain Hazel was written for. It's a simple story with some simple themes told in a way that I think (and my 3-5 regular readers may agree) is a clever and enjoyable read. Last time, I heard from these guys in just a few days, but they invited me to submit when I had something more "them." I presume this is not a reference to James Whitmore or giant ants!
I don't really understand why I'm not able to get published. I'm trying hard. My heart is in it. And everyone who reads my Sadie novel says things like "I couldn't put it down" or "man...the ending was so good." But publishing types see no such magic in my work. Is it because, like movie producers, they're just thinking of marketing strategies? Is it that my work is only "good" to people who don't read much and forgot books are awesome? Am I just being whiny and insipid? Anything is possible...
Anyway, I'm hoping for them to write back and ask to see the whole thing--since you only send out three chapters at this point. Even if they don't publish it, just having them want to read it would be better than not.
Have any of you had a submission sent back for changes? How does that work? Did you eventually get published? Do tell...
And now: leftover pasta. Mmmmm.
I just sent out my query packet for a certain publishing house that a certain novel about a certain Hazel was written for. It's a simple story with some simple themes told in a way that I think (and my 3-5 regular readers may agree) is a clever and enjoyable read. Last time, I heard from these guys in just a few days, but they invited me to submit when I had something more "them." I presume this is not a reference to James Whitmore or giant ants!
I don't really understand why I'm not able to get published. I'm trying hard. My heart is in it. And everyone who reads my Sadie novel says things like "I couldn't put it down" or "man...the ending was so good." But publishing types see no such magic in my work. Is it because, like movie producers, they're just thinking of marketing strategies? Is it that my work is only "good" to people who don't read much and forgot books are awesome? Am I just being whiny and insipid? Anything is possible...
Anyway, I'm hoping for them to write back and ask to see the whole thing--since you only send out three chapters at this point. Even if they don't publish it, just having them want to read it would be better than not.
Have any of you had a submission sent back for changes? How does that work? Did you eventually get published? Do tell...
And now: leftover pasta. Mmmmm.
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Next you'll be suggesting that eggs have emotions!
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