I guess I'm officially an author
Hello fellow humans, I've finished writing my novel, after researching, writing and editing in the past five years. It's been a ride! Now what? Well, I can officially say that I've written my query letter, synopsis and blurb about a dozen times. I've sent my query letter (with blurb and synopsis attached) as well as the first one to three chapters, to seven agents. Five rejections so far. I'll be honest with you. It doesn't feel good. When did rejection ever feel good, I can hear you say. You're right. But I had to say it, I know I'm not the only one feeling this way. After each rejection I wonder why the agent didn't like it. 'Maybe my prologue is too strong? Too bloody? What about the promise, is it there? Could I change it? Make it completely different?' No. Stop. I should NOT think about changing my first chapters, my whole book, because someone said it was not for them. For agents, finding a book that's right for them is subjec...