An agent writes...
"...I found your material intriguing but I will not be able to offer you representation. ... Editors want books that appeal to low common denominators with respect to plot but are well enough written to maintain a pace that holds the writer's attention. I do not feel that your book succeeds in that regard. My feeling is that the writing does not stand out and I found the plot rather convoluted. It did not strike me as the kind of story that would appeal to the editors to whom I regularly make my submissions.
..... Best of luck etc. etc."
Well, it's a kinder rejection than some of you have received based on what I've read here. Hell, it's only my second book and I can only get better, right? Maybe I should have blown lots of cars.
Any thoughts on the above? Now I will go and reread the letter for the fourty ninth time.
"...I found your material intriguing but I will not be able to offer you representation. ... Editors want books that appeal to low common denominators with respect to plot but are well enough written to maintain a pace that holds the writer's attention. I do not feel that your book succeeds in that regard. My feeling is that the writing does not stand out and I found the plot rather convoluted. It did not strike me as the kind of story that would appeal to the editors to whom I regularly make my submissions.
..... Best of luck etc. etc."
Well, it's a kinder rejection than some of you have received based on what I've read here. Hell, it's only my second book and I can only get better, right? Maybe I should have blown lots of cars.
Any thoughts on the above? Now I will go and reread the letter for the fourty ninth time.