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HallMark · 08-12-2016, 10:27 AM

I think it's quite common for first books to not be published until after another one has been. (If that makes sense...)
I finished my first book last year and was lucky enough to get an agent, but then it wasn't picked up by any of the publishers it was submitted to, not for any firm reason, as in they all gave different reasons, but I've since looked into it more and this happens to a lot of writers, they publish something else and then go back to that first book. It's all experience I suppose and you just have to keep going.

As for having a book that's too long, I wouldn't worry too much about making it shorter before submitting it as once you get signed the agent will work with you and there will be a lot more edits anyway. However 'ready' you think your book it's incredibly valuable having someone look at it objectively. When I first saw my list of edits I bristled slightly, and automatically disagreed with them, but then realized that actually these people do know what they're talking about and I needed to stop being so precious. That's not to say you have to agree with everything suggested change but give it a go.

The hardest thing i find at the moment is feeling motivated to write, I have a job and kids and responsibilities, but I've also realized that I need to stop waiting until I feel inspired, and just write, whether I feel like it or not. It's kind of like a musical instrument and you have to practice every day so at the minute I'm making myself write during my lunch hour. I'm really wanting to get the first draft of my second novel done by Christmas. Of course, I could be writing now instead of being on a forum...

Good luck everyone!

08-12-2016, 10:27 AM	#11
HallMark Member Member since:Aug 2013	I think it's quite common for first books to not be published until after another one has been. (If that makes sense...) I finished my first book last year and was lucky enough to get an agent, but then it wasn't picked up by any of the publishers it was submitted to, not for any firm reason, as in they all gave different reasons, but I've since looked into it more and this happens to a lot of writers, they publish something else and then go back to that first book. It's all experience I suppose and you just have to keep going. As for having a book that's too long, I wouldn't worry too much about making it shorter before submitting it as once you get signed the agent will work with you and there will be a lot more edits anyway. However 'ready' you think your book it's incredibly valuable having someone look at it objectively. When I first saw my list of edits I bristled slightly, and automatically disagreed with them, but then realized that actually these people do know what they're talking about and I needed to stop being so precious. That's not to say you have to agree with everything suggested change but give it a go. The hardest thing i find at the moment is feeling motivated to write, I have a job and kids and responsibilities, but I've also realized that I need to stop waiting until I feel inspired, and just write, whether I feel like it or not. It's kind of like a musical instrument and you have to practice every day so at the minute I'm making myself write during my lunch hour. I'm really wanting to get the first draft of my second novel done by Christmas. Of course, I could be writing now instead of being on a forum... Good luck everyone!

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