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ahunter3

In which a Literary Agent Requests a Proposal

Jun 25, 2014 14:18

In my database where I track literary agents and when I've sent them materials and when they've responded, I have a field for what materials each agent wishes to receive: just the query letter (aka pitch)? the query with a sample of the book (ranging from 3 pages to 3 full chapters)? the query with a synopsis and list of the chapters? the query ( Read more... )

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Comments 5

anais_pf June 25 2014, 19:38:32 UTC

I'm happy for you! And of course my fingers and toes are still crossed for you.

mallorys_camera June 26 2014, 12:27:20 UTC

It's definitely a positive response. Excellent news!

ahunter3 June 26 2014, 17:13:36 UTC

I got another reply from an agent - this one a rejection notice, but a very interesting one! Here's my reply back, with her original email below that:

It's encouraging that you're representing similar titles! That means it's trending, which is good news for me! Best of luck with them.

At 9:58 AM -0500 6/26/14, Xxxxxx Agency wrote:
Hi Allan,

Thanks for thinking of us! I'm afraid, however, it is a little too close to something we have forthcoming and potentially forthcoming on our list, so I have to decline. I wish you the very best of luck.

Best,

Xxxxx

khall June 26 2014, 21:32:41 UTC

Good luck!

K.

khall June 28 2014, 01:22:11 UTC

Hey, I came across this article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots It has a lot of history of homosexuality and transgender issues. I know you know about it, but I think you should read the article, as seeds for historical events in your book. Unless the time is off. But, it still reminded me of you.

K.