Sound advice which I’m gratefully drawing on, having spent time in the agent trenches, and now in the publishing ones!
The first time a publisher was really interested, I had to wait six excruciating weeks for the regretful ‘no’ when it reached the final editorial board stage 😞
I can genuinely say, though, it negatively affected my mental health - sleep, anxiety, and general mood - and I felt relief, just to know where I stood, in the end.
Back to the drawing board with my agent, and now I am awaiting another decision. But this time, I am very busy with other things going on, and my mood feels a lot more positive – even though I would still give it a 50-50 chance of success .
Stay away from the computer and give your mind & body something different to do ! 🤩
This was such a refreshing read. I feel so seen. Thank you for that!
Sound advice which I’m gratefully drawing on, having spent time in the agent trenches, and now in the publishing ones!
The first time a publisher was really interested, I had to wait six excruciating weeks for the regretful ‘no’ when it reached the final editorial board stage 😞
I can genuinely say, though, it negatively affected my mental health - sleep, anxiety, and general mood - and I felt relief, just to know where I stood, in the end.
Back to the drawing board with my agent, and now I am awaiting another decision. But this time, I am very busy with other things going on, and my mood feels a lot more positive – even though I would still give it a 50-50 chance of success .
Stay away from the computer and give your mind & body something different to do ! 🤩
Thank you for the encouragement!