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I'm working on a book series, a murder mystery/cop drama/romantic suspense set in 1930's Hollywood. I queried agents earlier this year with no luck. Got one full manuscript request and was ultimately rejected. I've queried about 50 agents.
It seems as if all the books anyone wants are young adult, fantasy, and/or dystopia novels.
I have a strong voice and distinct style that no one seems to like. I had one agent say they liked it but it wasn't for them. Another said it had promise but wasn't for them. I'm guessing they were form responses. I've queried agents that take my genre. I've followed guidelines perfectly.
I haven't sent out a query letter for a while because of this and I'm re-working the opening of the first book and working on the second installment. Every time I look at the books at the library or on Amazon, I lose hope that mine will join them there someday.
Not sure what to do in this situation. I REALLY want to be traditionally published but I don't think it's going to happen because of the genre/style of my story.
I've looked into smaller presses that make unsolicited manuscripts but haven't sent them anything yet.
Any advice for handling this situation?
It seems as if all the books anyone wants are young adult, fantasy, and/or dystopia novels.
I have a strong voice and distinct style that no one seems to like. I had one agent say they liked it but it wasn't for them. Another said it had promise but wasn't for them. I'm guessing they were form responses. I've queried agents that take my genre. I've followed guidelines perfectly.
I haven't sent out a query letter for a while because of this and I'm re-working the opening of the first book and working on the second installment. Every time I look at the books at the library or on Amazon, I lose hope that mine will join them there someday.
Not sure what to do in this situation. I REALLY want to be traditionally published but I don't think it's going to happen because of the genre/style of my story.
I've looked into smaller presses that make unsolicited manuscripts but haven't sent them anything yet.
Any advice for handling this situation?