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Heh. I don't know if this helps anyone, but I just got a form rejection in the mail.
Which is odd, considering I exchanged several emails with Scott Hoffman already and requested that they pull my manuscript.
But anyhoo, I hope the timeline helps someone. (He'd had the full since 2/27, but I pulled it about a week later, so dunno)
Which is odd, considering I exchanged several emails with Scott Hoffman already and requested that they pull my manuscript.
But anyhoo, I hope the timeline helps someone. (He'd had the full since 2/27, but I pulled it about a week later, so dunno)
Boethius said:
What’s the theory on this? My feeling is that it’s a mistake, because you’re giving the agent two chances to not like your stuff, not two chances to like it.
Please accept this post as my application to the "Waiting for Hoffman" club.
He's had sample chapters for one month without a peep. He's due for a follow up from this writer.
Good luck to all.
Leo
He's had sample chapters for one month without a peep. He's due for a follow up from this writer.
Good luck to all.
Leo
Irysangel said:
he's had my full since 2/21. Not a word so far.
Possibly he sent the form rejection out just as a matter of form because you already found an agent?
Who knows why they do what they do? If we try to figure them out we'll make ourselves nuts (hey, maybe that's a good idea for a book :.)...WAITING FOR HOFFMAN.....
Keep writing!
Scott was professional and nice to me. I am a writer of literary fiction for adults and young adults. And because of my subjects and settings, a traditional southern writer. I was not a fit for his list, oh about, 6 mts. ago. He responded in a timely manner. And eventually I found the right match for my voice.
I suspect he has too many "irons in the fire" however if he requested your mss then he will get around to it. I hope it is sooner rather than later for each of you. If I were you, I'd continue to query other agents in the meantime.
Keep writing!
Scott was professional and nice to me. I am a writer of literary fiction for adults and young adults. And because of my subjects and settings, a traditional southern writer. I was not a fit for his list, oh about, 6 mts. ago. He responded in a timely manner. And eventually I found the right match for my voice.
I suspect he has too many "irons in the fire" however if he requested your mss then he will get around to it. I hope it is sooner rather than later for each of you. If I were you, I'd continue to query other agents in the meantime.
Keep writing!
I heard from Folio a few days ago and got the standard rejection on my full. It wasn't from Scott, and no reasons were given. 
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Maprilynne said:
A full.
He requested a partial in February and 3 days later requested a full. And that's the last i heard.
However, I see he's been busy. He wrote an article on "Finding an Agent" for Writer's Digest. Here's the link:
http://www.writersdigest.com/articles/hoffman_agents.asp
Ok, Scotty, now get busy and read those manuscripts!
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From what I understand, even most hot manuscripts take at least a month to be read. I only have one full out right now and it has been out for just over a months and I am not even worrying about it yet. I'm planning on giving her three full months before I check on it. Especially since she is a very busy agent. Maybe I'm just overly patient.
Did he give you a timeline? In the email requesting my partial he said to resend if I hadn't heard from him in 8 weeks. Was there anything like that for you? That might help you figure out a timeline.
Thanks for the link. I am going to go read it now.
Maprilynne
Did he give you a timeline? In the email requesting my partial he said to resend if I hadn't heard from him in 8 weeks. Was there anything like that for you? That might help you figure out a timeline.
Thanks for the link. I am going to go read it now.
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Oh man, I had to post again. What an awesome article. Seriously. I am so re-motivated. Wow. I want him for an agent so bad. <whew!> <drool> <laugh>
Maprilynne said:
No, no timeline. I emailed him after i sent it to be sure he had received it cause I mailed it over President's Day Weekend and he emailed me back that Tuesday that he'd received it in good shape. I understand that he's probably busy starting up the new agency, so I'll give him a few more weeks and then send a discreet inquiry.
He told you to resend after 8 weeks? He'll have mine 8 weeks next Tuesday, so maybe I'll email him after the first of May unless I hear sooner.
I was never a patient person but i am learning...slowly....
I think you'll get good news Toni, we sent ours out about a week apart and I got the thumbs down what? 2 weeks ago.
I'm pulling for ya!
I'm pulling for ya!
Folks, remember that PMs and rep comments are great for touching in. The less chatter on the threads, the easier it is for newbies to find information.
In case anybody wants a timeline, this is how my submission to Jenny Rappaport went
Sep 12, 2005 - Query
Sep 15, 2005 - Wanted 3 chapters & synopsis. Emailed and posted Sep 27.
Oct 9, 2005 - Wanted full MS. She received full MS on Oct 24. Heard back on Dec 8 saying she's almost done reading it after I sent a query as to what was happening
Jan 2, 2006 - She wrote back saying that the novel was not for her since she wasn't enthusiastic enough about it but wanted me to contact her again with my next novel
Sep 12, 2005 - Query
Sep 15, 2005 - Wanted 3 chapters & synopsis. Emailed and posted Sep 27.
Oct 9, 2005 - Wanted full MS. She received full MS on Oct 24. Heard back on Dec 8 saying she's almost done reading it after I sent a query as to what was happening
Jan 2, 2006 - She wrote back saying that the novel was not for her since she wasn't enthusiastic enough about it but wanted me to contact her again with my next novel
Fahim said:
Almost done reading it? I'm willing to bet that's agent speak for it's almost to the top of the stack.