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for telling agents that you would like to withdraw your manuscript/proposal from consideration? I just signed with an agent and I have several novel partials and two nonfiction proposals out there. I would like withdraw on good terms. Any ideas? Any sample wording? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
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A simple, business-like letter. You don't have to go into a lot of detail, just state that you've obtained representation elsewhere and thank them for their time and consideration.
 
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End it with "I wish you luck in future endeavors"
 
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I withdrew several submissions when I signed with my agent, and I think I just sent a short e-mail saying "Thank you for considering my work. However, I have accepted representation, and therefore am withdrawing my work from consideration." Or something like that. It probably sounded cooler.

Every single agent I e-mailed replied to tell me congratulations. I thought that was pretty awesome.
 
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What everyone else said. Only do it quickly, happywritermom, so the agent doesn't waste time on your manuscript.

And congrats! Go you!
 

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Thanks everyone!
I just now sent them out and I already received one congratulations. I must say that I never thought this day would come! So, to everyone out there who is still querying, keep the faith!!
 

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Just tell them, "Go F--- yourselves!"

That should remove your ms from consideration rather quickly!

JK. ;)
 
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ccv707 said:
Just tell them, "Go F--- yourselves!"

That should remove your ms from consideration rather quickly!

JK. ;)
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You could also send them some gay porn, with a title like, 'Important new manuscript!'.
 
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