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Angkor, When did you query her? I think that is a great strategy, by the way: wait & see. It really is a subjective thing. Good luck with those other fulls.
Twelve days after sending in my first three chapters at her request, I received a tentative rejection, if I can coin a term. She said she thought there was too much narration. Reviewing these chapters carefully, I see that about two-thirds is dialogue and action. So, I'm puzzled - don't get it. Anyway, Paige ended by saying:
". . . if you decide in the end to rework your material, I'd be happy to take a look at it. Thanks and good luck!"
I'm going to put this one aside as I await replies from the three agents who have my full manuscript.
Five weeks ago, Paige Wheeler requested a partial of my novel... Her normal response time is four weeks. When should I be concerned? I mean, how long should I wait before contacting her about my manuscript?
Paige Wheeler just requested a partial of my manuscript. I was delighted to say the least, but a little confused too. In addition to the first three chapters, she asked for a short one to two page synopsis and a brief bio including any previous publications. In accordance with the submission guidelines on Folio's website, I had already sent a synopsis and a brief bio. Granted the bio wasn't much, but it included absolutely everything worth mentioning about my writing experience. Much as I wish I could truthfully say something more, I simply can't. And if she already read my synopsis, why is she asking for another? If she didn't read it, why is she expressing an interest in my work? I guess I'll just send it all again, but I feel like I must be missing something here.
Paige Wheeler just requested a partial of my manuscript. I was delighted to say the least, but a little confused too. In addition to the first three chapters, she asked for a short one to two page synopsis and a brief bio including any previous publications. In accordance with the submission guidelines on Folio's website, I had already sent a synopsis and a brief bio. Granted the bio wasn't much, but it included absolutely everything worth mentioning about my writing experience. Much as I wish I could truthfully say something more, I simply can't. And if she already read my synopsis, why is she asking for another? If she didn't read it, why is she expressing an interest in my work? I guess I'll just send it all again, but I feel like I must be missing something here.
Just a quick FYI: Agent Query says email query only for Paige Wheeler, but their website says to paste in first 5 pages. I usually check the website in addition to AQ, but didn't this time. Fortunately, Ms. Wheeler was nice enough to email asking me to requery with the first 5.