Yet another rejection from an agent, but this one came with some advice on how to change/improve my approach to the book I am writing.
Usually rejections are form letters, as I've written about here before, but this particular agent took some time to offer some advice and even hint that if I made certain changes her agency would like to take another look once the trial is over.
I'm torn, of course, between sticking to my original approach and taking this advice. Let me add, it's the second or maybe the third agent who has offered similar advice. So, I'm thinking...if I really want this book published, listen to these people. They are in the business of getting books published.
It wouldn't mean a complete start over, but will take quite a bit of rewriting.
The bottom line. Making the book appealing enough so that...how did she put it?....New York publisher's coffee will get cold because they can't put it down.
No one ever said this would be easy.
Thoughts?
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If a publisher took the time to give advice, then the story line must be unique. I would definitely follow the advice. It's your story, but it needs to capture the attention of readers who aren't emotionally involved in it. Good luck.
September 23, 2009 at 8:14 a.m.Sorry to hear this Sonny. I have been wondering how this was going.
Don't really have a lot of advice on getting a book published. I was hoping you would figure it out so that I could follow in your footsteps. :)
September 15, 2009 at 1:44 p.m."There is safety in a multitude of counselors" (Proverbs 11:14)
September 14, 2009 at 10:02 a.m.