tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post8386392923172298714..comments2024-02-06T21:22:28.723-05:00Comments on Flutey Words...: The Agents Are SilentAubriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-89337952119987703412010-07-01T08:20:37.749-04:002010-07-01T08:20:37.749-04:00At the conference I went to, they said responses f...At the conference I went to, they said responses from editors or agents can take from six months to a year. So I would just keep writing and try to forget about it for a while.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-31333082872965350102010-06-30T11:23:32.080-04:002010-06-30T11:23:32.080-04:00I've heard that it's hard querying during ...I've heard that it's hard querying during the months of July and August because of summer vacation, so that might mean it takes agents longer to respond to you.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-38366439405861096132010-06-30T07:38:24.520-04:002010-06-30T07:38:24.520-04:00I don't remember the last time I queried and a...I don't remember the last time I queried and agent. I think I gave up at some point.<br /><br />Keeping my fingers crossed that you hear positively on those 2 still out<br /><br />EmpiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-38309165137219469782010-06-30T00:43:10.502-04:002010-06-30T00:43:10.502-04:00I signed with my agent last August, but I think su...I signed with my agent last August, but I think summer is a quieter time for agents, especially around the 4th of July. BUT, keep in mind during their vacations their often reading submissions because it's when they have time to read subs. So, maybe you'll hear soon! Best of luck!colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-831024039313978882010-06-29T21:56:29.418-04:002010-06-29T21:56:29.418-04:00If any of your query replies have tire tread marks...If any of your query replies have tire tread marks on them . . . I am so sorry.<br /><br />WallyWalter Knighthttp://www.waltknight.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-61718573515402957052010-06-29T21:41:39.033-04:002010-06-29T21:41:39.033-04:00I saw an agent the other day, and I got him with m...I saw an agent the other day, and I got him with my car. Two points for me!<br /><br />WallyWalter Knighthttp://www.waltknight.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-33327215564904790652010-06-29T20:33:43.763-04:002010-06-29T20:33:43.763-04:00Hey there, while I am happy with my decision to se...Hey there, while I am happy with my decision to self-pubbed, I had queried over 100 agents with only a couple requests. I totally feel your frustration, but if your heart is set on being published the traditional way, keep plugging away. While waiting, you can find out all kinds of stuff about self pubbing on Kindleboards.com. That way, if you decide to self-pub, you'll be ahead of the game. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267066733031149882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-28177417618027828402010-06-29T14:04:27.825-04:002010-06-29T14:04:27.825-04:00I agree with Theresa - I think probably most are a...I agree with Theresa - I think probably most are away on vacation; it's just that time of year. <br /><br />Good luck. Waiting just plain sucks.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-38659458651086758242010-06-29T09:33:43.228-04:002010-06-29T09:33:43.228-04:00I have no idea--some of them say they don't re...I have no idea--some of them say they don't respond if it's a rejection, but a lot of them might just be on vacation. Hopefully you'll hear something GOOD soon! :)Alexandra Shostakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517091878608894496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-90933930256687191992010-06-28T16:39:11.917-04:002010-06-28T16:39:11.917-04:00Many agents take up to 3 months to respond to quer...Many agents take up to 3 months to respond to queries. Hang in there and keep your chin up! :)Cats!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11873298483818373722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-34303046494326729632010-06-28T14:58:12.154-04:002010-06-28T14:58:12.154-04:00So sorry you are having to wait and wait and wait....So sorry you are having to wait and wait and wait...that is always the hardest part!CMZ Art/ Rustic Gothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14620448402690764706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-43455961797431032382010-06-28T14:36:40.989-04:002010-06-28T14:36:40.989-04:00Waiting is sucky .Perhaps they are all gearing up ...Waiting is sucky .Perhaps they are all gearing up early for the holiday.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-50488914375134354552010-06-28T14:27:47.735-04:002010-06-28T14:27:47.735-04:00I wish I could help but I am not sending out queri...I wish I could help but I am not sending out queries so I have no idea what the busy and slow times are! I'm sure you'll hear something in time, I wish I could help!<br /><br />If I was an agent I would buy all books (maybe that's why I'm not, lol!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-31840043319908909562010-06-28T12:03:58.160-04:002010-06-28T12:03:58.160-04:00Keep your hopes up! I think it can be a slow proce...Keep your hopes up! I think it can be a slow process no matter what time of year it is. The longer the wait the more they might be debating your query. Try to work on something else as a distraction!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-34456937880617105602010-06-28T11:26:43.975-04:002010-06-28T11:26:43.975-04:00I'm with you. I just heard back from an agent...I'm with you. I just heard back from an agent I'd querried weeks ago. I'd completely forgotten that I'd querried them! Still nothing on my partial thats been out since mid april...I hate the waiting game.Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-16606617736747722052010-06-28T11:07:54.987-04:002010-06-28T11:07:54.987-04:00I think summer gets a bit lazy, with some fits and...I think summer gets a bit lazy, with some fits and starts as people go on vacation. But I hear August is worse!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-40619750163408324312010-06-28T11:01:44.079-04:002010-06-28T11:01:44.079-04:00Agents I query fall into two groups - those who re...Agents I query fall into two groups - those who respond immediately and those who take what seems like forever when you're waiting. Patience is a virtue. They say.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-52377393322701549692010-06-28T10:46:41.343-04:002010-06-28T10:46:41.343-04:00I'm sorry to hear that :( But don't worry...I'm sorry to hear that :( But don't worry, I'm sure they are on their way :). The waiting is definitely the hardest part.WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-15255804054348418532010-06-28T09:19:15.937-04:002010-06-28T09:19:15.937-04:00I received a rejection last night, so my potential...I received a rejection last night, so my potential agent is working!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-31592561627984434182010-06-28T09:02:23.313-04:002010-06-28T09:02:23.313-04:00You and me both, sister. I think they've all g...You and me both, sister. I think they've all gotten behind because of conferences and book expos. I've always heard December and August are the dead months, but if I'm remembering from last year, all summer was just about as slow (on requested material at least) as those two months.<br /><br />Good luck waiting! Have a great week!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-84850043044372124202010-06-28T05:59:03.658-04:002010-06-28T05:59:03.658-04:00I don't know. But I would think they would be ...I don't know. But I would think they would be trying to get a lot done before the July 4th holiday.<br />Hope you hear some good news soon!Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-2611547843187259582010-06-28T04:20:51.255-04:002010-06-28T04:20:51.255-04:00I'm sure you'll get an agent eventually, A...I'm sure you'll get an agent eventually, Aubrie. Chin-up - just think of all the great writers who were turned down by agents, before they made it.<br />SandySandy Hyatt-Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12223327707364201279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-68616302778068972612010-06-28T02:10:40.126-04:002010-06-28T02:10:40.126-04:00Try sending your Science fiction manuscript to my ...Try sending your Science fiction manuscript to my publisher, Penumbra Publishing at penumbrapublishing@gmail.com or visit their website at www.penumbrapublishing.com.<br /><br />They are author friendly and are publishing my Sci/fi series. I'm the only Sci/Fi author at Penumbra, and could use company.<br /><br />WallyWalter Knighthttp://www.waltknight.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-69693903801234808062010-06-28T01:21:26.464-04:002010-06-28T01:21:26.464-04:00Hey, two partials in play could mean two requests!...Hey, two partials in play could mean two requests!<br />The other positive is in getting requests for partials you are pretty close to the mark.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5081887188939480455.post-21952205922135572602010-06-28T01:06:10.578-04:002010-06-28T01:06:10.578-04:00I've heard back from a few agents (all rejecti...I've heard back from a few agents (all rejections). No news is good news, hopefully! I did hear back from an editor as well, planning on posting about that on my blog in the morning (or afternoon, more likely).Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.com