It's been Over a Year

Shadow_Ferret · Jul 9, 2008

...since I first started subbing my novel. Has it been a long enough time so I can start sending it back to my "Top Agents" again?

In that time I've completely revamped my query so it is almost unrecognizable from then.

I've redone my synopsis.

I've completely redone the first chapter and have gone through one full edit of the entire novel.

CaroGirl · Jul 9, 2008

I don't know. Is that what you do?

Do you have another novel you can start subbing? That's what I did when my first (actually, my 2nd) didn't garner interest. I just assumed it was unpublishable and moved on.

Williebee · Jul 9, 2008

I'd love to hear an agent's opinion on this. Maybe ask Nathan?

maestrowork · Jul 9, 2008

I don't see why not, to be honest. The worst can happen is you get another rejection.

Have they actually seen a partial or full? If not, then your new query should be fine. If they've already read your ms., then you may get the "I've already read this before." It's your risk to take.

Nakhlasmoke · Jul 9, 2008

I'd say yes, if the thing has been totally revamped and is better now. I'd suggest a title change too.

Shadow_Ferret · Jul 9, 2008

maestrowork said:
Have they actually seen a partial or full? If not, then your new query should be fine. If they've already read your ms., then you may get the "I've already read this before." It's your risk to take.

No, these "Top Agents" have only seen either just the query or the first 5 pages, both of which have changed.

Soccer Mom · Jul 9, 2008

If it's a completely different project (total rewrite) then I say query them again. The worst they can do is reject you again.

maestrowork · Jul 9, 2008

Shadow_Ferret said:
No, these "Top Agents" have only seen either just the query or the first 5 pages, both of which have changed.

May I also suggest you workshop your query at SYW before sending it out, if you haven't done so already? I think it helps to have extra pairs of eyes for it...

Williebee · Jul 9, 2008

OK, what everybody above me said.

And I would consider a change in the title. I'm regularly amazed how titles and pitches stick in an agent's mind.

Shadow_Ferret · Jul 9, 2008

Yes, the title has changed a few times, too.

It's been Over a Year

Shadow_Ferret

Court Jester

CaroGirl

Living the dream

Williebee

Capeless, wingless, & yet I fly.

maestrowork

Fear the Death Ray

Nakhlasmoke

yes

Shadow_Ferret

Court Jester

Soccer Mom

Crypto-fascist

maestrowork

Fear the Death Ray

Williebee

Capeless, wingless, & yet I fly.

Shadow_Ferret

Court Jester