tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post8458582584754332999..comments2023-04-13T08:55:05.565+01:00Comments on From Brain to Bookshelf - My Writing Journey: The Holding PatternRebecca Woodheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06553726565354166076noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-41012161768419345652009-06-06T07:54:24.350+01:002009-06-06T07:54:24.350+01:00Hi Toad, I know British agents tend to avoid takin...Hi Toad, I know British agents tend to avoid taking on unpublished American writers so it may work the same the other way round.Rebecca Woodheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553726565354166076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-44694666931753440482009-06-06T07:10:51.892+01:002009-06-06T07:10:51.892+01:00Obviously, I have no idea how this works, but you ...Obviously, I have no idea how this works, but you can't have an American agent? One who wants electronic submissions?Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320342028348619490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-65383602295087282152009-06-05T20:03:25.563+01:002009-06-05T20:03:25.563+01:00Charlie,
Your comment really cheered me up then ...Charlie, <br /><br />Your comment really cheered me up then I read the last line. You nutter! Yapping away on my blog is a HUGE help. You're right, I'm very fortunate to have such a great marriage. Feel much better now.Rebecca Woodheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553726565354166076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-67297986933316951342009-06-05T19:39:44.351+01:002009-06-05T19:39:44.351+01:00You're friends are giving you great advice Reb...You're friends are giving you great advice Rebecca. It can't hurt querying more agents. Even if you're loyal to the agent that currently has your partial, query widely. Use e-mail. I wish you only the best.<br /><br />It is easy to get depressed when finances are tight. I am no stranger to unemployment. It sounds like you and your husband have a solid relationship. That's great. Stay positive and keep finding things to laugh at. I wish I could do something more useful than yap away on a blog.<br /><br />CharlieCharlie Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347938747849177632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-4803837387505787942009-06-05T16:37:15.299+01:002009-06-05T16:37:15.299+01:00I've already signed up for NaNoWriMo, Rebecca ...I've already signed up for NaNoWriMo, Rebecca - and I would love to have company on the journey.<br /><br />As for your financial crunch, I am so sorry things aren't going well. I wish I had some sage advice to offer, but I don't. All I can do is wish you well, and I do.Sandra Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052047359365369942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-66494297294657884792009-06-05T16:15:17.312+01:002009-06-05T16:15:17.312+01:00Eric you're so sweet. I respect the dibs on y...Eric you're so sweet. I respect the dibs on your planned story BTW! Actually, why don't you use it? I've been thinking for a few months of doing Nanowrimo if I don't get an agent by Nov but then I mentioned it to Bonnie and she signed up so I'm thinking of doing it anyway.<br /><br />I know it's a bit of a challenge to set myself as I'm starting my next novel in about a week and I plan to finish it by Valentine's Day next year(as is my little tradition) and taking out the whole of November might make it tricky to stick to the deadline but I'm not sure. I was thinking of writing something in a diff style for Nanowrimo - horror or something - to get a break from my book so I can go in all guns blazing in Dec again.<br /><br />What do you think? Wouldn't it be great if a bunch of us did it? Unless I get any cast iron objections to the idea tweeted to me by publishers I think I'm going to go for it. That makes:<br /><br />Me<br />Bonnie<br /><br />+ who else wants to try writing a book in a month?Rebecca Woodheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553726565354166076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-83508434996741291422009-06-05T13:53:20.173+01:002009-06-05T13:53:20.173+01:00I'm so sorry to hear about how tough it is for...I'm so sorry to hear about how tough it is for you Rebecca. And here I thought you guys were going to be doing great with the new job. Keep your chin up, and just do what you can. I have faith that it will all turn out okay for you.<br /><br />I can't give you any informed advice on your question, so I'll give you uninformed advice. As Alissa has said, I would explore electronic mailing options wherever possible. You may have already done this, but it might be worth the time to examine it again.<br /><br />You can always close up shop, stow away as a cabin-girl on a luxury liner (with hubby in your suitcase), and come over to this side of the pond. Hey, there's a story in that idea. Dibs on it!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823808700523297184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-18535297743483022322009-06-05T13:50:07.176+01:002009-06-05T13:50:07.176+01:00I wish you all the best and that you are able to g...I wish you all the best and that you are able to get published. Check out my blog post today on The Writer Today, www.thewritertoday.com.Ana - The Writer Todayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170784279326258222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-64211261673868564532009-06-05T13:39:46.900+01:002009-06-05T13:39:46.900+01:00Thanks Angie. I'll email you.
Alissa. It...Thanks Angie. I'll email you.<br /><br />Alissa. It's a bit different here because, generally, you don't enquire ahead. Most writers just send out 3 chapters and a synopsis to agents and hope for the best. Most agents and publishers over here still prefer the manuscripts/chapters to go snailmail though. The agent I sent my chapters to I've been chatting to for a while on blogs and Twitter and they were happy to see my work but who knows whether or not it will be what they're looking for?<br /><br />Sorry you're struggling too. I waiver between thinking 'we had to get a TV through Freecycle and a computer desk from the side of the road? We're so poor' and 'roof over head... rice in cupboard... free telly works... great view... sorted!'Rebecca Woodheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553726565354166076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-85961575070112872572009-06-05T12:58:34.125+01:002009-06-05T12:58:34.125+01:00Hi Rebecca,
As a fellow struggling (wannabe?) writ...Hi Rebecca,<br />As a fellow struggling (wannabe?) writer I am enjoying following your blog, though I do feel bad for you in your financial need, I can commiserate. (I didn't move back into my parents house because I love being around them so much.) <br /><br />But anyway, back to the point of your post, submitting to multiple agents, and postage, etc. I would look for agents that accept electronic queries. I don't know if it's different on that side of the ocean, but over here many, many agents prefer their initial contact to be via email. I too have the first three chapters of a novel with an agent right now, and my initial contact with her was via email. It saves a lot on the postage and printing fees, which I too could not afford.<br /><br />Best of luck and hope this helps!Alissa Grossohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701189791875707920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8181450966846757835.post-31583210425378338912009-06-05T12:44:49.017+01:002009-06-05T12:44:49.017+01:00I think I'd cast the net as far and wide as I ...I think I'd cast the net as far and wide as I could to hopefully speed up the process. You'll be in my prayers to find THE perfect set of eyeballs quick. <br /><br />Please email me when you get a chance. I want to send you a good multi.Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.com