THE WAITING GOES ON, AND ON, AND ON...
It's now three calendar months since I sent off the full manuscript for Truthseeker. I gave a polite nudge after 12 weeks but still haven't received a reply. Of course this could be nothing to worry about. On the other hand it might be a case of no response equals no further interest.
Sadly, this kind of scenario seems to be fairly common when dealing with literary agents and I've come across numerous complaints of this nature.
I recently read an article by a reputable agent who condemns this kind of behaviour and cautions against working with people who engage in it. As she points out, this might be a sign of problems further down the road.
I'm inclined to agree and would not be comfortable working with any agent who is unable to treat me with even a basic level of courtesy. Agents might be busy people, but not so busy that they are unable to respond to an author whose work they have requested.
A part of me says give them the benefit of the doubt. They might be off sick, on holiday or any one of several other valid reasons. Another part of me is less optimistic, but willing to wait and see. If it goes beyond a month I will write them off and chalk it up to experience.
Sadly, this kind of scenario seems to be fairly common when dealing with literary agents and I've come across numerous complaints of this nature.
I recently read an article by a reputable agent who condemns this kind of behaviour and cautions against working with people who engage in it. As she points out, this might be a sign of problems further down the road.
I'm inclined to agree and would not be comfortable working with any agent who is unable to treat me with even a basic level of courtesy. Agents might be busy people, but not so busy that they are unable to respond to an author whose work they have requested.
A part of me says give them the benefit of the doubt. They might be off sick, on holiday or any one of several other valid reasons. Another part of me is less optimistic, but willing to wait and see. If it goes beyond a month I will write them off and chalk it up to experience.
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