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I sent about a 80 queries out for a manuscript that, in hindsight, needed some work because I was writing between two genres and should have just picked one. Last week, I got an R&R request from an agent. It was pretty vague - basically just fix the genre problem. There were no written notes, just a phone call. He asked for an exclusive on the R&R, which I granted, but then I decided to do an even bigger revision, ie eliminate one of the two main characters, and essentially keep the bones of the story but completely revamp major parts of it. I received feedback from many agents that the antagonist and his storyline was the weakest part of the manuscript, which is why I've decided to scrap it. I feel confident that it's the right move.
Then this week, I got another R&R with suggestions for different changes. First off, do I let the other agent know? Do I keep going with the major revision I already started, or abandon it? Do I let this agent know where I am with the manuscript right now? I'm not too excited about doing two (or even three!) totally different revisions, but I don't want to lose my shot at getting agented either! I haven't talked to this second agent yet.
Then this week, I got another R&R with suggestions for different changes. First off, do I let the other agent know? Do I keep going with the major revision I already started, or abandon it? Do I let this agent know where I am with the manuscript right now? I'm not too excited about doing two (or even three!) totally different revisions, but I don't want to lose my shot at getting agented either! I haven't talked to this second agent yet.