Done Ediitng

I have just finished my third and final edit. I truly feel my novel is ready for submission now. My query letter has been ready for a few weeks, but I knew better than to send it out before I was completely done.

I plan on starting the query process this weekend. Wish me luck, and don't forget to add any tips!

Thank you so much, everybody!

Daddyo said:

Kudos to you--and to Don for editing.

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I was sure I put an E in that title! Funny thing is, Don is my significant other. Perhaps he was on my mind.

Phael, you must have posted just as I was changing the thread title! I'm getting pretty excited! I have a list of about 10 to start with. That's about right, correct?

Thank you, Rowan! I thought I'd read batches of ten.

Chris, thank you!

Suzan, I promise not to give up. Didn't Stephen King get around 70 rejections for Carrie before that final yes came?

Thank you, Tracey! You can do it! Just keep plugging away and it will come together.

Sent out Five Email Queries

Yes, I did! I spent the evening studying five agent websites, what type of query they prefer (all of this batch were email only), followed their guidelines to a tee (one said to write "Dear <his first name>).

I feel pretty good about now. I have stepped over the first hurdle, which was getting some queries out there.

I appreciate all the support you guys give me.

I have started writing the synopsis for when I send the batch of query letters to those who require a synopsis.

Thank you, Night Flyer!

Thank you so much, Ricky. Willl do. I am pretty good at not taking rejection personally, thank goodness.

Thank you, Sweat Tea. It is a lot of work, but well worth it!

Heard From Two Agents

One nice rejection. One request for a partial. I must say I'm excited. I didn't expect to hear back from anyone so soon.