Submitting a new novel

J. R. Tomlin · Oct 16, 2007

This seems like a dumb question, but I've seen comments that you shouldn't submit even a different novel to the same agent "too soon." But what is too soon? How long should I wait if I want an agent to consider representation on a different novel? Thanks.

rwam · Oct 17, 2007

Are you talking about querying the same agent who rejected a previous query? If so, I wouldn't worry so much about that. He/she remembers stories and concepts much more than he/she remembers names/email addresses.

If you're talking about querying an agent who rejected your requested partial or full, well, then he/she probably requested that partial or full because of your writing or voice.

Either way, I'd say it's okay to do.

J. R. Tomlin · Oct 17, 2007

Ah, well both of the above is the situation since I will query a handful of agents who work with my genre. Thanks!

ORION · Oct 17, 2007

There was a short time that I queried two projects at once- I did resubmit and get requests for partials on the second - I don't think the time frame would matter -- agents get a lot of queries - Maybe Nathan has an opinion on this -
Nathan?

J. R. Tomlin · Oct 17, 2007

By the way is there a forum here for getting feedback on queries? If there is one thing I hate it's writing query letters--except that writing a synopsis is worse.

ORION · Oct 17, 2007

Yup there is on show you work- pass word = vista

J. R. Tomlin · Oct 17, 2007

Cool. Thanks

Submitting a new novel

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