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Yesterday, I got an email from an agent who asked to see my book on an exclusive basis. It's kind of wierd the way she worded her note, however. She said:
My question is, does she want an exclusive look at my first 50 pages, or is she just talking about my manuscript in general. I've already sent my first 50 pages out to several other agents on a non-exclusinve basis as usual parts of query packages. What should I tell this lady?
Also, since I just sent out 15 to 20 queries in the past week, and this is only the first positive responce, should I wait a bit to see if any other agents respond before replying to this agent?
Thanks for any advice.
Valona
I'd be happy to take a look at The Bridge Beckons, but will do so only on an exclusive basis. If you are in agreement, I suggest that we start by having you send an attachment of the first 50 pages in .doc or .rtf which I will read pronto. If I get pulled into the book, we can proceed to having you send the full manuscript via snail mail, along with return postage, at which point I would be back to you with an answer within 6 weeks of receiving your package.
My question is, does she want an exclusive look at my first 50 pages, or is she just talking about my manuscript in general. I've already sent my first 50 pages out to several other agents on a non-exclusinve basis as usual parts of query packages. What should I tell this lady?
Also, since I just sent out 15 to 20 queries in the past week, and this is only the first positive responce, should I wait a bit to see if any other agents respond before replying to this agent?
Thanks for any advice.
Valona