NEVER BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU
I've yet to come across any diamond prospectors moaning about the size of their claims, but all too often I come across literary agents whining about the depth of their slush piles. These same agents tend to use this as an excuse to justify a no response equals no interest policy. In a technological age, where a system can be programmed to send out a form rejection, this smacks of arrogance and bad manners. It also seems a bit short sighted to me as it tends to cause offence and make authors reluctant to query said agents with any future projects. Although I've only ever queried one title, I have a second nearing completion and a third part written. Add to this other work I have plotted and several more ideas buzzing around in my head I, like so many unpublished authors, possess quite a sizeable claim to be mined for hidden gems. A couple of days ago I received a personalised rejection from an agent who said: "This was a difficult decision as I was really impressed ...