Last February (2006), I landed a pretty reputable agent for my non-fiction sports book. While he submitted my proposal to about eight publishers, six passed and two are still considering.
Two acquisitions managers contacted my agent about more specifics and time-frame for completion. One inquired last May, while the other last month.
Each time, I felt like an offer was just around the corner.
So many manuscripts don't even get considered, so for mine to even snatch their interest is a healthy starting point.
But no offer yet. One agent told me, "Publishing is a very slow business." An hour our time is like two weeks in the publishing world.
It's frustrating because I feel like I'm getting teased and am enduring an emotional rollercoaster. I get excited for a week, only to be forced to forget about it because they haven't made an offer, and don't hear from them for months.
And once I move on with my life, they come back and inquire again, so I get excited and then disappointed.
I keep imagining I'm going to get that memorable call from my agent about an offer. I could taste it and see myself brooding over the contract and finishing the book. But it hasn't happened yet.
I'm sure others have endured this process. Let me know your thoughts.
Two acquisitions managers contacted my agent about more specifics and time-frame for completion. One inquired last May, while the other last month.
Each time, I felt like an offer was just around the corner.
So many manuscripts don't even get considered, so for mine to even snatch their interest is a healthy starting point.
But no offer yet. One agent told me, "Publishing is a very slow business." An hour our time is like two weeks in the publishing world.
It's frustrating because I feel like I'm getting teased and am enduring an emotional rollercoaster. I get excited for a week, only to be forced to forget about it because they haven't made an offer, and don't hear from them for months.
And once I move on with my life, they come back and inquire again, so I get excited and then disappointed.
I keep imagining I'm going to get that memorable call from my agent about an offer. I could taste it and see myself brooding over the contract and finishing the book. But it hasn't happened yet.
I'm sure others have endured this process. Let me know your thoughts.