The Write Stuff
This blog is about writing. Not reporting or journalism, but creative writing -- poetry, short stories, novels. And not just about the finished product but how we, as writers go about the process, and the trials, tribulations, blood, sweat and tears that go along with it. I'll also talk about another process -- publishing. Finding the right literary agent or publisher, self-publishing, e-publishing, what are the options and what are the chances of breaking into print? That's about it. I am by no means a best selling novelist or have all the answers, but consider this the beginning of a dialogue among a group of people who put pen to paper (okay, finger to keyboard) to release something inside us, something that must be shared.
Real Name: Sonny Long Gender: male Member Since: September 29, 2007 Last Signed In: January 09, 2009 Profile Views: 773 Blog Views: 2154 Due Process First things first Murder trial site set Fingers crossed Got to throw the line in the water to get a nibble The next wave Movement on the legal front Trying to keep the faith Agents, agents everywhere Still waiting September 07 October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 
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At least it was quick
Sent out my first electronic query to a big New York agency over the weekend and had a response back early Monday morning. Although they found the project "interesting" it wasn't what "they were looking for at this time." Hey. At least they answered promptly and didn't make me wait and wonder. It's a numbers game. I'll get some more queries out this weekend, cross my fingers and keep writing. You keep writing, too. 2 comments from 2 users
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posted by
Yngwie
on Aug 24, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Yes Sonny, I find the query process pretty disenchanting. I mean, first they make it as hard as possible: we prefer snail mail, we prefer e-mail, we prefer a one page synopis--author's bio included, compare your work to another published author (but don't disparage said author or his works), absolutely do not self-publish (apparently a big no-no)--but if you did, make sure to tell us if it sold moderately well, etc. Then ultimately, they give your idea the ol' thumbs down without reading the manuscript (or even part of it). Agents--I hope they become obsolete someday soon. However, on a positive note, I do admire the output of a local author named Linda Mooney. She has a few self-published works available at Hastings and has pretty much covered the self-promotion spectrum--Myspace, Facebook, pod-casts, YouTube, et al. Best of luck to you, Sonny.
posted by
Ziggy
on Aug 22, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Wow - a good response nonetheless. It looks like you are heading in the right direction. Keep pounding the keyboard, you'll get there. :-)
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