Comments on: Row80 11-6-11 Check In: Is My Query Ready?

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000

In reply to Mark Wilcox (@tbturbine). Thanks, Mark. I'm keeping self-publishing in mind, but I really want to try the traditional route first and see what comes of it. I know if I don't, I'll have a lo of regret.

By: Mark Wilcox (@tbturbine)

Mark Wilcox (@tbturbine) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:47:44 +0000

I think I would skip queries and focus on just selling the work on Kindle and Nook. If it proves there’s a market – then you will have agents chasing you. And you will have some $ and leverage.

If you just send queries and wait – you gain nothing but anxiety. And more unknowns than knowns.

Mark

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:18:54 +0000

In reply to Liz. Thanks so much! I'm nervous and impatient, lol. I think the worst part is the waiting.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:59:17 +0000

I am very far behind on my blog reading thanks to NaNo, but had to stop by and say congrats on getting your queries out. I have a good feeling about this!

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:13:35 +0000

In reply to Julie Glover. Thanks, Julie. Yes, it really is, and there's no right formula, really. Sometimes the ones that break the rules get the attention. Thanks for the encouragement!

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:57:39 +0000

I’m in your cheerleading section for the querying! You go, girl! It is hard to think about all that rests on that query and getting it just right, but I’m sure it’s good. So go with it.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:56:01 +0000

In reply to Julie Jordan Scott. Thank you so much. I'm sorry to hear about your brother and glad you had friends who were there for you. That can make all the difference:)

By: Julie Jordan Scott

Julie Jordan Scott — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:50:45 +0000

Wow. You’ve worked it and worked it and worked it. Great on taking action!
My brother died a few years ago. I wish there was more written on this subject… it was a difficult time… luckily I have patient friends who spent stretches of time with me.
Sending love and empathetic hugs.

By: Stacy Green

Stacy Green — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:03:48 +0000

In reply to andrewmocete. Thanks, Andrew. I think plugging away at the query was the only way for me to keep going. I had to have something to focus on. Thanks for the luck:)

By: andrewmocete

andrewmocete — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:02:39 +0000

Stacey, I’m sorry about what you’re going through with your brother. I think it’s awesome that you’ve still been plugging away at your query despite the awful situation. Not many people could. Good luck with it when you send it out!