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So I wrote a novel, searched and searched, and finally landed an agent. She had me sign a contract that gave her rights to everything I write and want to sell for the next five years, and seemed very optimistic, although, truthfully, I question to this day whether she actually read my book (does that happen?). It's been four months since she gave me a list of 20 recognizable publishers to whom she sent it.
Anyway, donkey kick to my pride time -- is it time to give up? She's sent me half a dozen "no thanks," notes from publishers, but zero other feedback. I can't imagine everyone on her list hasn't read it and decided against it by now. So am I being paranoid? What percentage of books get picked up by agents but never sold? How long should I keep hoping? Should I ask her to dump me and try to self-publish? Honestly, like I said in the opening, I never felt as bad about my book until after I got an agent.
Thanks for any feedback!
Anyway, donkey kick to my pride time -- is it time to give up? She's sent me half a dozen "no thanks," notes from publishers, but zero other feedback. I can't imagine everyone on her list hasn't read it and decided against it by now. So am I being paranoid? What percentage of books get picked up by agents but never sold? How long should I keep hoping? Should I ask her to dump me and try to self-publish? Honestly, like I said in the opening, I never felt as bad about my book until after I got an agent.
Thanks for any feedback!