So i've heard/read/seen generally that with a manuscript you should try for the biggest first and then go smaller. What I mean by that is first try to get an agent because the agents are the only ones who can reach the bigger publishing houses, and then if that doesn't pan out start submitting to smaller publishers who do take unsolicited material without an agent.
My question is when do you know it's time to make that switch? A certain number of rejections? A certain length of time? It's all subjective and personal opinion? I'm just curious. I am nowhere near ready to give up on agents, but I like to have some semblance of a plan for the future.
My question is when do you know it's time to make that switch? A certain number of rejections? A certain length of time? It's all subjective and personal opinion? I'm just curious. I am nowhere near ready to give up on agents, but I like to have some semblance of a plan for the future.