I've been sending queries out to agents for the past several months and have received numerous rejections thus far (30+, many more pending). While actually hearing a response is a welcome respite from the job market (lucky to hear 1 response out of hundreds of applications), I'm not sure if the responses I'm receiving are actually tailored responses, or just flattering form rejections.
I've done some research on form rejections, but couldn't quite seem to find the generic response, so I figured I'd share the gist of what I've been hearing and see if others have had similar responses.
The majority of agent responses to my queries (YA fantasy) have been one of these two: 'Unfortunately, this is not the best fit for my list at this time' and 'I don't feel I'm the right agent for this project'.
At first, these responses didn't seem to be as generic as I was thinking, but after multiples of similar responses, I'm beginning to think otherwise.
I've done some research on form rejections, but couldn't quite seem to find the generic response, so I figured I'd share the gist of what I've been hearing and see if others have had similar responses.
The majority of agent responses to my queries (YA fantasy) have been one of these two: 'Unfortunately, this is not the best fit for my list at this time' and 'I don't feel I'm the right agent for this project'.
At first, these responses didn't seem to be as generic as I was thinking, but after multiples of similar responses, I'm beginning to think otherwise.