HOPE FOR THE BEST, PREPARE FOR THE WORST
An author's optimism soars whenever an agent or publisher requests the full manuscript. Then, as the days pass without any further response, pessimism gradually sets in.
Waiting to learn whether or not an agent or publisher wishes to make an offer can be the hardest part of the querying process. When the answer is no, it brings with it a great deal of disappointment.
A bad advocate is worse than having no advocate at all, so it is important that an agent or publisher is just as enthusiastic about an MS as the author.
I find the best way to manage the process is to assume that the agent or publisher is going to decline and continue looking for other possible publishing partners. That way when the dreaded rejection slip finds its way into my inbox, I am ready to go.
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