I've got a question! All help is appreciated.

writerwithQs · Nov 17, 2009

Alright, I sent out an e-query last night, and this morning I got a quick reply back. However... It was blank. I don't know if I should e-mail him back and tell him it was blank, or let it slide and hope I get another reply. Any opinions?

Thanks in advance!

Deb Kinnard · Nov 17, 2009

Yes, do. What's the worst-case scenario? You'll get an "R" back with an apology, or a request to see more. Either way it's not as bad as knowing nothing from a blank note.

Brindle Chase · Nov 17, 2009

Another option would be to play with your email reader settings. it could be that the email was sent in a format that your email reader wasnt ready for, so only appears to be blank.

Also, on the off chance its just the font color is the same as the background... drag your mouse over all that blank area and see if it highlights any hidden text... you'd be surprised that this happens sometimes!

If not, and its blank... yep, a polite message saying it came back blank is not out of line!

writerwithQs · Nov 17, 2009

So now...

Alright, thanks guys! Now the only question is how do I tell him without sounding like I think he goofed up and sounding like a jerk?

Robin Bayne · Nov 17, 2009

Did you by any chance adjust a setting to send a carbon copy back to yourself?

Steam&Ink · Nov 17, 2009

Dear Ms Agent,

thankyou for your prompt reply to my email sent dd/mm/yy. Unfortunately I am unable to read the contents of your email; it appears on my screen as a blank page.
Could you please resend your reply?

Many thanks
You

Easy-peasy. Don't worry too much, you wont sound like you're accusing him/her of being a techno-moron.

writerwithQs · Nov 17, 2009

Thanks guys! He appologized for his error, sent me a form rejection. But it's better than not knowing!

shameless · Nov 17, 2009

Joslin Dee said:
Thanks guys! He appologized for his error, sent me a form rejection. But it's better than not knowing!

So sorry!! But you're right. I'd hate not knowing!!
*hugs* :Hug2:

And get right back in the game... The only writers who NEVER publish are those who give up. :e2BIC:

Brindle Chase · Nov 18, 2009

Joslin Dee said:
Thanks guys! He appologized for his error, sent me a form rejection. But it's better than not knowing!

ahh bummer. But yeah!! not knowing is much worse! *lol* It's the agents that don't reply at all that get me. I don't even know if they got it to begin with! *lol*

I've got a question! All help is appreciated.

writerwithQs

Forgetting book endings is my superpower

Deb Kinnard

Brindle Chase

Dancing on the edge

writerwithQs

Forgetting book endings is my superpower

Robin Bayne

~writes for Him~

Steam&Ink

sekrit superhero

writerwithQs

Forgetting book endings is my superpower

shameless

Superlative Type A

Brindle Chase

Dancing on the edge