I'm seeing a pattern. My first novel generated no requests. My second novel is getting partial requests, but no fulls (so far). I fear my third novel will generate fulls but no offers--those will come with my fourth novel.
And then what? Will I have to write yet another novel before I get a book deal? To that I say: NO!
Down with our (imaginary) oppressors! We will not have to write three more novels. THIS is the novel that will be published.
No more slush pile! Representation for everyone!
VIVA LA REVOLUCIÓN!!
* CARPE EDITIO: Seize the book deal (or, if you want to be literal, "the publishing of a book.").
I hope you get some request for full manuscripts. This time, not next time.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for you.
That ink puddle is pretty scary.
ReplyDeleteI predict the third will sell. Requests for partials are nothing to sniff at!
ReplyDeleteTo me, "Carpe Editio" looks like "Seize the Editor!" which sounds like something a really, really uninteresting supervillain would say.
ReplyDelete-Matt
CARPE EDITIO! VIVA LA REVOLUCION!!!!!
ReplyDelete*waves flag*
Thanks for the encouragement, folks. I think I have a plan. The "third novel" will really be the second novel in revision.
ReplyDeleteCarpe editio! Representation for everyone!
Carpe editio! And good luck with your revisions!
ReplyDeleteBTW - that beta reading thing goes both ways, if you need another one.
You said to come have a look.
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