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Introduction
Four years of drafts and editing—that's insane! But I guess I'm at like three and a half years myself.
I've been querying for three months and haven't even gotten a full request yet. So, it's freaking awesome that you did; congratulations! Keep pushing. I'm going to start my second batch of querying soon and hoping to get a full request out of it.
I just went through my third revision of my manuscript and I'm almost done. I'll edit out my pages some more and I've revised my query letter to include some newer comps. Here's hoping!
Good luck! It is tough out here, but four years—you stuck with it. That in itself is a feat, so good job!
Keywords
- Drafts
- Editing
- Querying
- Full request
- Revision
- Manuscript
- Query letter
- Comps
- Perseverance
FAQ
Q: How long have you been working on your manuscript? A: I've been working on it for approximately three and a half years.
Q: How long have you been querying? A: I have been querying for three months with no full requests yet.
Q: What revisions have you done so far? A: I went through my third revision and revised my query letter to add newer comps.
Q: How do you feel about getting a full request? A: I'm hoping to get a full request out of my second batch of querying and feel inspired by others who have succeeded.
Q: What keeps you motivated in this tough journey? A: Seeing others stick with the process for four years and eventually achieving their goal is incredibly motivational.