Hi
Went looking for helpful forums when the first of my submissions rejections started showing up, I had avoided forums when writing as I didn't want to be too distracted but I've read great stuff on here already so am somewhat kicking myself.
So far about 9 form rejections out of 12 sent out. Ouch. Putting off further queries until I can address some mistakes I think I might have made with the cover letter and opening chapters. Though I do worry that it's just not marketable enough really. Doh.
I've started a new book and feel all excited about it which is lifting the sense of doom a bit.
Will try to get stuck in but I'm not sure how much useful advice I have just yet! I can commiserate with gusto.
Editing to add, after seeing other newbie posts that show a little more character... I'm a southerner in the north who is fairly obsessed with my allotment and outdoorsyness, I write better when I've had some fresh air and a bit of toil. I've written a couple of fairly terrible books in the past that have never been sent to anyone because I read enough to know rejections were guaranteed I hope I've moved on from terrible now though!
Went looking for helpful forums when the first of my submissions rejections started showing up, I had avoided forums when writing as I didn't want to be too distracted but I've read great stuff on here already so am somewhat kicking myself.
So far about 9 form rejections out of 12 sent out. Ouch. Putting off further queries until I can address some mistakes I think I might have made with the cover letter and opening chapters. Though I do worry that it's just not marketable enough really. Doh.
I've started a new book and feel all excited about it which is lifting the sense of doom a bit.
Will try to get stuck in but I'm not sure how much useful advice I have just yet! I can commiserate with gusto.
Editing to add, after seeing other newbie posts that show a little more character... I'm a southerner in the north who is fairly obsessed with my allotment and outdoorsyness, I write better when I've had some fresh air and a bit of toil. I've written a couple of fairly terrible books in the past that have never been sent to anyone because I read enough to know rejections were guaranteed I hope I've moved on from terrible now though!
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