Between Drafts Getting an Agent for Your Novel: Lessons from 90+ Rejections (Ep. 3)
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Jan 13, 2025 Nathan shares his grueling experience of facing over 90 rejections while seeking an agent for his debut novel. He discusses the importance of feedback and the emotional rollercoaster writers endure during the querying process. In a hopeful turn, he reveals what he'll do differently with his new manuscript, emphasizing the need for effective query letters and the significance of building connections with agents. The conversation also touches on navigating different book categories and rediscovering the joy of writing amidst the challenges.
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Word Count Considerations
- Consider genre and age category when determining your target word count.
- Adult fantasy novels typically range from 90,000 to 120,000 words.
First Querying Experience
- Nathan's first novel, written over 10-14 months, was deemed too long for its target age group.
- He received feedback, but felt ready to query despite some uncertainty.
Paid Editor
- Consider paying for professional editing before querying, but choose carefully.
- Good editors can help, but bad ones can be expensive and detrimental.