tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post871242673057463411..comments2024-03-28T00:28:02.920-07:00Comments on Navigating the Slush Pile: Rejection Rate take 2Vickie Motterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15791034462866079818noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-58892507919205481622011-01-30T10:03:14.953-08:002011-01-30T10:03:14.953-08:00What makes you request a full from a partial? Does...What makes you request a full from a partial? Does a partial have to be perfect in order for you to do so or do you overlook some things if there's a potential??S. A. Joohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15372483704898665019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-53540584700566322642011-01-29T09:48:33.546-08:002011-01-29T09:48:33.546-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.S. A. Joohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15372483704898665019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-24036139752593156082011-01-21T15:18:15.469-08:002011-01-21T15:18:15.469-08:00So glad to find you today and really appreciate th...So glad to find you today and really appreciate the things you've shared. Great tips!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-73498390472589384312011-01-19T16:41:47.330-08:002011-01-19T16:41:47.330-08:00Melinda, don't be disheartened by any agent...Melinda, don't be disheartened by any agent's comments. This is a highly subjective business and one agent's rejection can be another agent's find of the decade, even within agencies.<br /><br />You only have to put yourself in Barnes and Noble to understand that. Some books, you are instantly drawn to, others, you don't even read the back covers.<br /><br />You have one chance at stardom, make it the best shot you have.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16234754923049825920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-7070909068049465562011-01-19T16:38:00.770-08:002011-01-19T16:38:00.770-08:00I can see why you want writers to ensure their wor...I can see why you want writers to ensure their work is the best they can do. It is a fact however, that regardless of whether the initial pages sent to you have passive voice grammar or not, the story is the absolute key. If it's good, editors, agents and book doctors can steer you forwards. Dennis Potter wasn't renowned for his grammar, but he was one of Britain's best playwrights and story writers.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16234754923049825920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-28783061328281355102011-01-19T08:06:14.701-08:002011-01-19T08:06:14.701-08:00Vickie,
I'm really enjoying your blog. I appre...Vickie,<br />I'm really enjoying your blog. I appreciate you sharing this info. Hope to get the chance to meet you sometime over on Whidbey Island.<br />KirkBlazer67https://www.blogger.com/profile/17954340249076836708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-80164954625535061082011-01-18T19:14:04.124-08:002011-01-18T19:14:04.124-08:00I told my two young sons that i got my first rejec...I told my two young sons that i got my first rejection letter today and your blog really helped them put it into perspective and me. :)K. L. Hallamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672153195378644215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-90638261904713646112011-01-18T17:22:50.191-08:002011-01-18T17:22:50.191-08:00LOVING your blog! Keep up the good work. Us writer...LOVING your blog! Keep up the good work. Us writers appreciate you:)Mart Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-50855037907606298932011-01-14T16:37:16.395-08:002011-01-14T16:37:16.395-08:00Thanks so much for the advice, Vickie! And thanks ...Thanks so much for the advice, Vickie! And thanks for the breakdown on what you're looking for!Kenneth W. Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882624877681783205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-27434624754077386632011-01-14T08:46:24.756-08:002011-01-14T08:46:24.756-08:00Great tips! Any help/advice is better than none at...Great tips! Any help/advice is better than none at all. It's interesting to watch your query stats.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-83964844347803102202011-01-14T08:43:20.195-08:002011-01-14T08:43:20.195-08:00Thanks for the breakdown and statistics. I'm ...Thanks for the breakdown and statistics. I'm starting to think I might have a better chance at the World Series of Poker.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11660896035844524781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-78040014454371607602011-01-14T06:20:25.923-08:002011-01-14T06:20:25.923-08:00Ditto all of the above.Ditto all of the above.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-83601436895813865762011-01-14T06:04:46.698-08:002011-01-14T06:04:46.698-08:00Thanks, Vickie! I wish more agents took a page out...Thanks, Vickie! I wish more agents took a page out of your book (now there's a bad pun for you!). Authors don't want to waste your time, or ours. The more specific an agent is the less likelihood of that happening. <br /><br />Good luck with the slush!Stephanie@thecrackedslipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01304153990360275910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-57266688750207812922011-01-13T14:47:46.680-08:002011-01-13T14:47:46.680-08:00Great tips, especially about what you're NOT l...Great tips, especially about what you're NOT looking for. A lot of times, knowing what an agent's not interested in is more helpful than knowing what they are interested in.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-23752545157583150082011-01-13T13:59:38.144-08:002011-01-13T13:59:38.144-08:00I'm getting ready to query soon, so this kind ...I'm getting ready to query soon, so this kind of posting is invaluable! Thanks!Monica Zepedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025576040418127074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-40886768576587694342011-01-13T13:01:06.421-08:002011-01-13T13:01:06.421-08:00This is great! Thank you so much!This is great! Thank you so much!Josi Springshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309824049408755695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597446736200108024.post-91961930123422842142011-01-13T10:44:45.372-08:002011-01-13T10:44:45.372-08:00I love this new Lucky 13th theme! We writers are a...I love this new Lucky 13th theme! We writers are always curious about this kind of thing. Thank you for sharing it with us!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.com