Is it better to submit a query at the beginning or the end of the submission window?

chevbrock · May 2, 2011

Assuming my MS is the most wonderful thing that will cross the agent's desk when the period for submissions opens next week, would I be better off striking early when the agent is fresh and in a good mood, or towards the end, when they are jaded and ready to be 'wowed' by my brilliance?

Or doesn't it matter?

Jennifer_Laughran · May 2, 2011

You are overthinking it.

If your ms is the most wonderful thing to cross the agents desk, it won't make a lick of difference when you submit it.

PinkAmy · May 3, 2011

Jennifer_Laughran said:
You are overthinking it.

If your ms is the most wonderful thing to cross the agents desk, it won't make a lick of difference when you submit it.

this.

Susan Coffin · May 3, 2011

chevbrock said:
Assuming my MS is the most wonderful thing that will cross the agent's desk when the period for submissions opens next week, would I be better off striking early when the agent is fresh and in a good mood, or towards the end, when they are jaded and ready to be 'wowed' by my brilliance?

Or doesn't it matter?

It doesn't matter, I'm sure, because they go on a stack to be read by someone. I say it's best to submit it when it's ready whether it's the beginning, middle, or end of the reading period.

Whimsigirl · May 3, 2011

Don't worry about the agent's reading habits because that's out of your control. What is in your control is that you send your ms when it's ready, and when you're ready.

chevbrock · May 4, 2011

Thank you all!

It's ready, and has been for a few months, now, so I'll throw the dice when the window opens.

Is it better to submit a query at the beginning or the end of the submission window?

chevbrock

Jennifer_Laughran

knows what she's looking for when she finds it!

PinkAmy

New kid, be gentle!

Susan Coffin

Tell it like it Is

Whimsigirl

wishin' and hopin'

chevbrock