So...just sent my revision (read--total rewrite) to my agent. Someone hold me and ply me with strong drink 
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So...just sent my revision (read--total rewrite) to my agent. Someone hold me and ply me with strong drink
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*holds you and makes cooing noises*
Did you really have to rewrite the entire thing? That's pretty crazy!
I'm pretty sure that there's nothing to be scared of! In fact, this shows she's very serious. And if you like the revision, you should be confident.
I remember on my last revision, my agent saying how much she thought I'd managed to improve it - that was a great feeling.
Bryan, chances are it will be a smooth road and the boss will like and accept it. After all, a sub-agent knows the style, voice and plot that appeals to the boss--that's part of the business. I think you'll hit it on the nose. Good luck!
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This is so exciting! But nerve-wracking, too.
I just sent my latest revision to my agent, too. Not sure of the #. I'm crossing everything this will be the last round. She didn't have much to suggest, just a few word choices, fleshing out 3 areas (a few lines), and killing off a few mortals. I referred to people as mortals 81 times. Ugh. I now have a lean 35 mortals in the MS.
Hi everyone --
So now that I'm done with the novel, it's time to work on the aforementioned pilot script. Which I've never done before.
So if anyone could take a peek at this over in SYW and let me know whether it works even little teeny tiny bit, I'd appreciate it
http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9310787#post9310787
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So now that I'm done with the novel, it's time to work on the aforementioned pilot script. Which I've never done before.
So if anyone could take a peek at this over in SYW and let me know whether it works even little teeny tiny bit, I'd appreciate it
http://absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9310787#post9310787
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Sent my revisions to my agents a couple of days ago. Should I be worried that I didn't receive a confirmation of receipt from them? *lies down to do deep breathing*
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Today is the day, apparently. My MS went out to 7 editors. So I'm supposed to forget this and work on something else? What manner of fresh hell is this???
YAY and vamp dust for revisions Putt! And don't worry--you can always send a quick e-mail to verify receipt. Crossables crossed for ya! Is this for book number two?
Welcome Treehouseman! Fresh hell is a good way to describe it. More vamp dust for you!!
Ooh, whip, that sounds exciting! I don't know anything about screenplays, but just wanted to say good luck!! And good luck with the revisions!!
Welcome Treehouseman! Fresh hell is a good way to describe it
. More vamp dust for you!!Ooh, whip, that sounds exciting! I don't know anything about screenplays, but just wanted to say good luck!! And good luck with the revisions!!
Deep breaths, Putt! I'd check if you don't hear from them in a week.
Good luck, Treehouseman! A fresh hell it is indeed. With a perpetually running roller coaster.
Good luck, Treehouseman! A fresh hell it is indeed. With a perpetually running roller coaster.
Haha, I know exactly that feeling. And I must admit my output has been dismal since I went out on sub. But congratulations!
Some good news for me today, if nothing solid. One editor is taking my manuscript to their acquisitions meeting, and another has sent a note to my agent saying she's halfway through reading it and loves it so far. So that's pretty nice!
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That's great news Bryan, I actually was interested in how you'd go, I read some of your posts earlier on being out to HC (or was it your website? I clicked on something) Both sound really promising.
And to all, it's terrifying freading some of the old posts and finding folks who have goine through round after round, only to bow out. This is suck a f*cking huge project I'd hate to miss out so close to the finish line. It's taken me years to get here...
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Thanks for the advice, guys!
Treehouseman - Yep, welcome to the next circle of hell. Hang in there, the torture will soon be over. I'd say work on your next book, but I could only do that after 2 weeks of frantic spinning and gnawing of my own hooves, so...do whatever would keep you slightly sane!
Bryan - That is amazing news!! I'm keeping my hooves crossed for you!
Treehouseman - Yep, welcome to the next circle of hell.
Hang in there, the torture will soon be over. I'd say work on your next book, but I could only do that after 2 weeks of frantic spinning and gnawing of my own hooves, so...do whatever would keep you slightly sane!Bryan - That is amazing news!! I'm keeping my hooves crossed for you!
Yay, Bryan, so exciting! Keeping everything crossed for you.
It's true, so true. But sometimes people who bow out of Next Circle and never return still have impressive publications in their sigs ... so we only know part of the saga.
Anyway, good luck to you and everybody! Hope you aced that rewrite, Hester!
And to all, it's terrifying freading some of the old posts and finding folks who have goine through round after round, only to bow out. This is suck a f*cking huge project I'd hate to miss out so close to the finish line. It's taken me years to get here...
It's true, so true. But sometimes people who bow out of Next Circle and never return still have impressive publications in their sigs ... so we only know part of the saga.
Anyway, good luck to you and everybody! Hope you aced that rewrite, Hester!
Thanks so much Fuchsia! (And belated thanks to Putt for hippo hugs! ). I'll update once I hear something. For now, I'm trying to keep myself distracted with my revision on WIP number two...
). I'll update once I hear something. For now, I'm trying to keep myself distracted with my revision on WIP number two...
Hi all!
So I sent my agent my last big revision on like, October 22... then just before Christmas, she said I'd have her final notes in the first week of January... then I nudged two weeks ago and she said "within a week"... this really is the next circle of hell. At least I know that when I do get the notes, they aren't much more than line edits so I'll be able to do them quickly, and then it's going on sub, but still. Man. This - wait - is - taking its toll, on meee... /Maroon 5 song
I've written a whole manuscript and worked it through its major revisions in the time I've been waiting! I might even move on to another MS after this. Taking "work on a new book" to the next level.
So I sent my agent my last big revision on like, October 22... then just before Christmas, she said I'd have her final notes in the first week of January... then I nudged two weeks ago and she said "within a week"... this really is the next circle of hell. At least I know that when I do get the notes, they aren't much more than line edits so I'll be able to do them quickly, and then it's going on sub, but still. Man. This - wait - is - taking its toll, on meee... /Maroon 5 song
I've written a whole manuscript and worked it through its major revisions in the time I've been waiting! I might even move on to another MS after this. Taking "work on a new book" to the next level.
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Oh wow, that IS a long wait! I've often wondered how long it takes agents to get back to clients during the revisions period. Seems like it varies a lot. My last agent took months to get back to me with comments on revisions too, which drove me insane. Kudos to you for staying sane!
My agent just sent me a note apologizing for forgetting to confirm receipt of my revised MS. Let the waiting commence!
Woohoo! At least with this kind of wait, you're at least certain of the outcome. You aren't waiting on a 'yes' or 'no' so it isn't impending heartbreak
mine is just looking forward to which commas to change and which Canadian spellings to switch to American, I'm guessing.My agent's agency office is in Boston and she lives in Connecticut, so she's having a lot of weather-related troubles right now, which must be part of it. I definitely don't blame her!
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Woohoo! At least with this kind of wait, you're at least certain of the outcome. You aren't waiting on a 'yes' or 'no' so it isn't impending heartbreak
My agent's agency office is in Boston and she lives in Connecticut, so she's having a lot of weather-related troubles right now, which must be part of it. I definitely don't blame her!
What with blackouts and power lines going down, I'm sure she has a lot on her plate!
I kinda have agent PTSD, lol. With this book, after the last revision with my ex-agent, she said she couldn't think of how to solve the issues it has and told me to move on to my next project. AaaaaAaaa! Part of the reason why I went with my new agents is because they not only pointed out the same issues, they also gave really great suggestions on how to solve them. So hooves crossed that they're happy with what I've done... *goes back to frantic spinning*
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