Dipping My Toes in the Query Ocean
Well, I've done it.
Sent out five queries for a story that's been waiting patiently to be released. I'd forgotten how horrible the waiting feels, and it's only been a few days!
Are any of you querying right now? Care to share in my sweaty palms and dreadful imaginings? When was the last time you queried?
Sent out five queries for a story that's been waiting patiently to be released. I'd forgotten how horrible the waiting feels, and it's only been a few days!
Are any of you querying right now? Care to share in my sweaty palms and dreadful imaginings? When was the last time you queried?
Comments
I'm, well, not querying yet, but this is such an exciting step!
I have not queried yet. Bu I am planning to by the end of this year. I will be just as nervous as you I am sure.
I really hope it turns out well Jessica :)
Good Luck on your submits! Good for you and congrats!
I'm on #4 now. I can't decide whether I'll shoot some out before the conference in Sept. or just wait to pitch then.
I'm thinking of you. I know that is a fragile time.
~ Wendy
I'm terrified, but keep telling myself "what do I have to lose?" Nothing.
Oooh, Kathryn, I'll be thinking of you! They invited you though, so that's always hopeful. :-)
Tabitha, wow, you're getting close!!!
I hope the querying goes well for you! Good luck with that summary. :-)
About two years since I queried. Not fun, is it? But I understand why it is a necessary part of the process. Good luck and God bless on your process.
Note: I put a little plug on my blog for your blog, in reference to your comments on the book. Thanks.
wb
Terri, I hope wonderful things for you too! :-)
Love,
Jen
During the "waiting" time, I just have to keep writing on other projects and keep hoping.
Someday I'll be brave and send out something bigger.
Hope you get terrific news!
Not querying at the moment, but the process will most likely start this fall. :)
Good luck on getting your news back.
Thanks Jill. :-) I def. need to start distracting myself!
Erica, you still send out queries? I guess you have to write them up for your agent who then sends them out? Or something? Either way, good luck!
Ah well, it's all part of the biz, right? ;-) I hope you get good responses too!
I'm not at the querying stage yet but I hope to be there by September/October. It would be sooner if I was able to get all the research I needed :P Me and my silly obsession with historicals set in other cultures...
Good luck!
I sent out queries earlier this year and the waiting was hard. I'm still waiting to hear back on a full. It's not too bad until I start to think about it--that's when time passes really slowly.
I'm excited for you, though! All the best with your querying.
Cindy, I'm both laughing and cringing at Elana's comment too! Ouch. I hear you on the full. I've had one out since Feb. and waiting is just....*shudder* But it's also exciting, you know? I hope you hear soon on the manuscript! Something good too. :-)
Thanks Elana! I'll take your word for it and stick with the other types of deliveries. *grin*
Dara, what is it with you and other places, huh? LOL I hope you get to visit one of your settings someday. :-)
Waiting stinks, but it makes reaching the goal all the more wonderful.
Sending good get-an-agent-fast vibes your way. :)
Have a great weekend!
Yum, cookies! Thanks Danyelle. *grin*
Thanks Jennifer. Let's hope the excitement is well-founded! :-)
Me too Susanne! God's best sounds pretty good to me.
Karen, of course! The ocean is awesome. lol
Steena, that's an awesome idea!!! Love it and wish I had a DQ nearby.
Way to go.
Thanks CMOM!
Thanks Angie. :-)
Jenny, let's hope it's half the battle. *grin*
Deb, I'm trying to stay busy...kind of. I've kind of been procrastinating on the manuscript I finished. Not too good to admit, I guess. But I do feel like a real writer, so like you say, that's cool! ;-)