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For the past three months an agent has had my full manuscript and on April Fool's Day she replied to me saying that she'd read it and asked what genre the novel was meant for, adult or YA. She didn't offer any feedback on the manuscript (loved it, hated it, wanted revisions) and after I replied to her on that same day I've heard nothing at all. I know she's incredibly busy but the wait is excruciating. I refuse to nag her with questions, so I've come to the forum for information.
Am I wrong to be excited because this wasn't a rejection? Is it a good sign at all? Is this neutral reply abnormal? When (if ever) should I follow up on this?
And, in general, I'd like to know more about the agents' side of manuscript reviews like this. What hoops do they have to go through to get the authorization to make an offer? Is that what could be holding this agent up from getting back to me with a yay or nay?
Am I wrong to be excited because this wasn't a rejection? Is it a good sign at all? Is this neutral reply abnormal? When (if ever) should I follow up on this?
And, in general, I'd like to know more about the agents' side of manuscript reviews like this. What hoops do they have to go through to get the authorization to make an offer? Is that what could be holding this agent up from getting back to me with a yay or nay?