tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5467533615728239939.post4829619717008457130..comments2024-03-21T01:39:15.537-04:00Comments on Slightly Off the Mark: news on publishing, rejection, and luminariaMark R Hunterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07685591390353442531noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5467533615728239939.post-89416665246530842412011-05-28T01:02:33.942-04:002011-05-28T01:02:33.942-04:00I don't know if it would be worth all the extr...I don't know if it would be worth all the extra money you have! I'm not sure any novel would be, unless it was some 1800's edition in pristine condition. Having said that, I'll surely spend my first royalty check on books ...<br /><br />I would be very happy to freak that agent out in just such a way. However, what she said rings true, and I'm going to take a very careful look at it; I think I will make some changes based on her suggestions. There's always room for improvement, and her comments made a lot more sense than some of the suggestions made by the agent I actually did have for awhile, back several years ago. Bad things can be a good learning experience!Mark R Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685591390353442531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5467533615728239939.post-5612624206790177992011-05-27T23:34:13.089-04:002011-05-27T23:34:13.089-04:00Hmmm . . . let me see . . . if I combine all of my...Hmmm . . . let me see . . . if I combine all of my commission together, I think I can afford the kindle version of Storm chaser. I'll do it. I'll spend my commission on it. I'm sure it's worth it. :-)<br /><br />Just remember Mark, take the suggestions with a grain of salt. Agents are people like everyone else and subject to bias. Won't that agent freak out when your next book sells a million copies and you got it picked up through another agent? I can foresee this.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701073254382883934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5467533615728239939.post-43119141792292623272011-05-27T17:45:17.744-04:002011-05-27T17:45:17.744-04:00Thanks, everyone -- it was frustrating, but to get...Thanks, everyone -- it was frustrating, but to get a request for a full and then a personal letter from the first person I ever sent the manuscript to is very encouraging. I'm not quite ready to self-publish, Norma -- to me, the idea of always doing all the publicity and distributing is even more of an agony than rejection. But if I don't work my way up from small publishers to the larger ones with a better support budget, going solo will start looking more and more attractive.<br /><br />Anyway, it was great to see the rejection offset by news on Storm Chaser and such high praise from other writers!Mark R Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07685591390353442531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5467533615728239939.post-58073550118322940032011-05-27T14:17:50.962-04:002011-05-27T14:17:50.962-04:00That must be frustrating, especially after she was...That must be frustrating, especially after she was initially interested. At least you got advice, and either way, keep pushing and get it out there!Krisztina Cliftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083709968500243900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5467533615728239939.post-34478083411101704622011-05-27T11:57:09.494-04:002011-05-27T11:57:09.494-04:00Mark--publish it yourself! You don't have to g...Mark--publish it yourself! You don't have to go through the agony of submission and rejection!Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685538277690762655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5467533615728239939.post-58964602863608395242011-05-27T11:29:26.018-04:002011-05-27T11:29:26.018-04:00Mark congratulations on the Luminous Luminary Laur...Mark congratulations on the Luminous Luminary Laurel. I can tell you put your heart into your writing and some people, though nice--as you say, are only in it for profit and they forget about the important things that make your writing special...er...luminous. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5467533615728239939.post-24096209965886050742011-05-27T09:42:46.889-04:002011-05-27T09:42:46.889-04:00Sorry to hear about the rejection. But it was onl...Sorry to hear about the rejection. But it was only one person. You are a great writer, so it will appear in print.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311305166391446029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5467533615728239939.post-67994610759823464792011-05-27T08:49:21.456-04:002011-05-27T08:49:21.456-04:00I'm also sorry that your manuscript got reject...I'm also sorry that your manuscript got rejected. I never made it to that point, and I never got 'advice' either on how to improve my script. It would have been nice, but at least you heard back from her. Some agents don't even bother.<br /><br />As Karla says, I'm sure you'll make the revisions necessary, and will find someplace that will publish it!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034502440519174115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5467533615728239939.post-80425388786119272882011-05-27T08:28:30.947-04:002011-05-27T08:28:30.947-04:00I'm sorry to hear about Red is for Ick. Even w...I'm sorry to hear about Red is for Ick. Even with a request for a full manuscript, there are just no guarantees. I'm sure you'll find a home for it.Karla Telegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620936586826306747noreply@blogger.com