So I'm in a bit of dilemma and I was hoping for a bit of insight.
Some time ago, my agent subbed my first novel with a lot of editors; the feedback was positive, though no one wanted that book. They said it was too quiet. Every single editor, however, expressed interest in seeing my second project as soon as it was completed because they were all intrigued by the premise.
That novel was completed in August. My agent finally finished reading it in late October and suggested revisions. I completed revisions three weeks ago and sent it back to the agent. She still has not read the revision, despite the fact that editors were asking to see it as far back as April.
The feeling I'm getting from the agent is not good. When I push for a timeline, she says things like, "The longer an editor waits to see a finished product, the more eager they are to get it. It's not a bad thing to keep them waiting." I don't know if I believe that.
My question is this: If I end up parting ways with this agent, would it be acceptable to directly send the ms to the editors who expressed an interest in seeing it?
I don't want to step on any toes, I don't want to seem forward, but I'm tired of waiting for the agent who apparently has her hands full with other clients.
Some time ago, my agent subbed my first novel with a lot of editors; the feedback was positive, though no one wanted that book. They said it was too quiet. Every single editor, however, expressed interest in seeing my second project as soon as it was completed because they were all intrigued by the premise.
That novel was completed in August. My agent finally finished reading it in late October and suggested revisions. I completed revisions three weeks ago and sent it back to the agent. She still has not read the revision, despite the fact that editors were asking to see it as far back as April.
The feeling I'm getting from the agent is not good. When I push for a timeline, she says things like, "The longer an editor waits to see a finished product, the more eager they are to get it. It's not a bad thing to keep them waiting." I don't know if I believe that.
My question is this: If I end up parting ways with this agent, would it be acceptable to directly send the ms to the editors who expressed an interest in seeing it?
I don't want to step on any toes, I don't want to seem forward, but I'm tired of waiting for the agent who apparently has her hands full with other clients.
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