Silence from Prospective Agent

CRR · Oct 12, 2009

Here's the basics:

I sent out query letters a while back, and had a few requests for more material. As expected, most of the subsequent replies were a nice thanks but no thanks. However, I had one agent reply with the following;

"I just finished reading your manuscript First Touch of Dark. Since you submitted it to me as a multiple submission I need to know if you are still seeking an agent. If you are I am ready to continue our discussion."

I was thrilled and quickly emailed her back. I have now been waiting for a reply for three weeks, when she was the one who wanted to continue. I feel if she wasn't interested, I would have gotten the normal blow off. I have no idea what to do now.

Calla Lily · Oct 12, 2009

Email again, with the suggestion that your first email may have gotten chewed in the spam filter. That happens.

Julie Worth · Oct 12, 2009

callalily61 said:
Email again, with the suggestion that your first email may have gotten chewed in the spam filter. That happens.

That's the right approach. If the agent read the MS as she said, why would there be a delay? And if she never got your email, she's probably fuming at how rude you were not to reply.

Danthia · Oct 12, 2009

I'd check back as well. It's also possible they got hit with a ton of unexpected work and haven't had a chance to get back to you.

scope · Oct 12, 2009

Yes to the above advice. Don't wait.

CRR · Oct 13, 2009

Thank you all. I'm sending out the email today. I'll keep you posted.

YukonMike · Oct 13, 2009

I agree with everyone else -- some emails get lost so send a follow up. Good luck CRR!

Silence from Prospective Agent

CRR

Calla Lily

On hiatus

Julie Worth

What? I have a title?

Danthia

scope

Commonsensical Maverick

CRR

YukonMike

Look! That's my book!