I just wanted to thank you. A while back, you had a post about querying agents at the same agency. Previously, this was something I would never have considered doing, but after reading your post, I decided to take my chances and send to an agent I felt might be interested in my novel in spite of the fact that another agent there had already rejected me.
Well, I received a request for the full manuscript almost immediately, and I recently signed with said agent. I never would have queried him had I not read your blog post, and I would have lost an amazing opportunity in the process. Thank you for your post and for giving me the courage to take a chance.
Jessica
YAY!! That is so awesome!! I'm so happy for the newly signed author AND I'm also happy she/he took the time to share their appreciation and thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt's important (and sometimes too easy to overlook) to take the time to send positive feedback and thanks and not just criticism. (Note: I think this applies everywhere!)
We *do* appreciate your advice and guidance!:)
Congrats to the author.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I always say, "follow your gut." As a writer, you have nothing to lose if you (professionally and courteously!!) pursue an agent you think might be just right for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat great news! Congratulations, Author.
ReplyDeleteOne of the reasons I always read this blog is the information gleened. One of the most informative posts. Good luck to the author on her journey.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!!!! Love reading this kind of stuff!
ReplyDeleteAnd that is a heartwarming story....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to both you and the author! Great news all round, and thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! I like happy stories.
ReplyDeleteNotes like this have got to make you feel pretty darned good, Jessica! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats to the author who has taken a huge step in taking control of her career. Good news all around.
that's awesome : )
ReplyDeleteThat's sooo very awesome! yay!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great letter to receive. I bet just one of these can tip the scales to a hundred post-rejection tirades.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to this author!
ReplyDeleteI love hearing stories like this! Congratulations to the author!
ReplyDeleteThere are some agencies which specifically state in their submissions to not re-query within the agency if you were rejected (of course the one I am thinking of is the same agency that said if you haven't heard back in X amount of months, "assume" you've been rejected).
ReplyDeleteThat makes it all worth it.
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