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I’m not a full time author yet, so I still have a 9-5 day job in a corporate office. I’ve only told a few coworkers about my writing pursuits. (I’m normally a reserved person)
The thing I’ve noticed is, when I tell them the good news about getting an agent or landing a publisher, the most they’d say is a polite “Congratulations!” then ask no further questions. Absolutely zero questions on what my book is about, or who the agent/publisher is, etc.
This is true for both the coworkers I’m close with, and those on my team.
Has anyone else experienced the same thing? I’m not expecting pats on the back, but I’ve been a little surprised none of them proceeded to ask more. Especially because if someone were to tell me they’re writing a novel, at the very LEAST I’d ask what it’s about. But that could just be because writing is my life!
The thing I’ve noticed is, when I tell them the good news about getting an agent or landing a publisher, the most they’d say is a polite “Congratulations!” then ask no further questions. Absolutely zero questions on what my book is about, or who the agent/publisher is, etc.
This is true for both the coworkers I’m close with, and those on my team.
Has anyone else experienced the same thing? I’m not expecting pats on the back, but I’ve been a little surprised none of them proceeded to ask more. Especially because if someone were to tell me they’re writing a novel, at the very LEAST I’d ask what it’s about. But that could just be because writing is my life!