Let me start off by saying that I do know that the gears of the publishing world grind ever-so slowly -- even slower grind the wheels of the want-to-be-published world.
Nonetheless, at this point in time, I am starting to have my doubts -- about my novel, about my agent, about my writing & the possibility of ever being published.
My agent is one of those NYC agents who come highly recommended -- so how long does it take for a novel to be picked up by a publishing house if it was good enough to attract a good agent?
I know it can take years -- I know it can take hours (theoretically) -- but, on average?
Could published novelists (esp. those who write "chick lit" or historical fiction) share their experiences -- with reference to their agents' roles -- please?
Nonetheless, at this point in time, I am starting to have my doubts -- about my novel, about my agent, about my writing & the possibility of ever being published.
My agent is one of those NYC agents who come highly recommended -- so how long does it take for a novel to be picked up by a publishing house if it was good enough to attract a good agent?
I know it can take years -- I know it can take hours (theoretically) -- but, on average?
Could published novelists (esp. those who write "chick lit" or historical fiction) share their experiences -- with reference to their agents' roles -- please?