Congratulations, Kailey! That's wonderful news. And I hope your readers got to the end of the post, that part about sending 58 query letters and receiving 28 rejections. I queried dozens of agents and received dozens of rejections before landing the agent who would go on to sell seven books for me. Rejection is an inevitable part of the query process, and it is common to get many rejections before getting a request for full or partial manuscript.
And, crucially, you waited until you had a complete, revised manuscript before querying--because when someone asks for the manuscript, you have to have something to show them.
Your story is edifying for writers on the search for a literary agent, and it shows how some things haven't changed. Write a good book. Write a good query. Send it to a lot of people. Be patient. Be professional. Don't expect to hear from anyone in August, when the publishing world entirely shuts down.
Your success is a sign that you took the process seriously and waited until you had a REALLY GOOD MANUSCRIPT to begin querying. I look forward to hearing what happens next!
Congratulations! 👏🏼💐🥳 I'm very early in the process of writing a manuscript but hearing your story is so encouraging! I hope your next steps fuel you and your book for its launch into the world.
Congratulations, Kailey! I love reading about your query journey and getting an agent you truly believe in! I am waiting on a response from a wonderful agent who has had my full for 3 months . . . and somehow maintaining a semblance of hope. Excited for you!
Congratulations! It's so lovely to hear about it while it's still fresh and not glammed up / mythologised by time. I'm hoping to query soon too, but seem in an endless loop of editing with my beta group. You've given me fresh hope!
Congrats! Thank you for sharing your journey. I love the visioning you have for yourself. You will do all that and more. Just the reminder I needed today :)
Congratulations, Kailey! That's wonderful news. And I hope your readers got to the end of the post, that part about sending 58 query letters and receiving 28 rejections. I queried dozens of agents and received dozens of rejections before landing the agent who would go on to sell seven books for me. Rejection is an inevitable part of the query process, and it is common to get many rejections before getting a request for full or partial manuscript.
And, crucially, you waited until you had a complete, revised manuscript before querying--because when someone asks for the manuscript, you have to have something to show them.
Your story is edifying for writers on the search for a literary agent, and it shows how some things haven't changed. Write a good book. Write a good query. Send it to a lot of people. Be patient. Be professional. Don't expect to hear from anyone in August, when the publishing world entirely shuts down.
Your success is a sign that you took the process seriously and waited until you had a REALLY GOOD MANUSCRIPT to begin querying. I look forward to hearing what happens next!
Thank you so much, Michelle! This feels very validating given your own success. :)
I adore this! SUCH AMAZING NEWS!
Thank you, Laura!! It still doesn’t feel real lol
Congratulations! 👏🏼💐🥳 I'm very early in the process of writing a manuscript but hearing your story is so encouraging! I hope your next steps fuel you and your book for its launch into the world.
That is so exciting! Good luck to you as well, Katrina!!
Congratulations! And this post will be helpful to so many authors in the trenches.
Thank you!! And I hope so. I love talking about the process 🤌🏼✨
Congrats Kailey, this is amazing news!
Congratulations, Kailey! I love reading about your query journey and getting an agent you truly believe in! I am waiting on a response from a wonderful agent who has had my full for 3 months . . . and somehow maintaining a semblance of hope. Excited for you!
Thank you so much, Lori! And finger crossed about your full! Its so annoying to wait but I'm hoping for good news for you :)
Thank you, Kailey!
Congratulations!
Thank you!! You as well!!
Congratulations! It's so lovely to hear about it while it's still fresh and not glammed up / mythologised by time. I'm hoping to query soon too, but seem in an endless loop of editing with my beta group. You've given me fresh hope!
Thank you! All that editing is so important so you are doing the good work! haha good luck!
Thank you :) It definitely feels tighter for it!
Wow, 3 months!!
Yes, 3 months is very quick!
Congratulations! I appreciate you sharing your process, and good for you for finding your dream agent! Great instincts on her colleague's part.
I know, right? Seems like they are a good team. And thank you!! <3
I’m so glad to hear this!! Congratulations!
Congratulations! This is such an inspiring story and I'm so happy for you! I can't wait to hear more.
Thank you, Jessy! <3
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing this process with us! Such exciting and inspiring news!
Absolutely thrilled for you. Made me teary. Congratulations, Kailey!
Thank you so much, Courtney! 🥹💕
Congrats! Thank you for sharing your journey. I love the visioning you have for yourself. You will do all that and more. Just the reminder I needed today :)
<3 <3
This is incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing you journey and a huge congrats. Enjoy it!!!