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I remember telling a memoir writer that he should think about starting his book closer to where the story began, that starting with his birth might not be the best place to begin and he wrote me back an earful. Another person who submitted had a good short story collection, but it was nowhere near polished enough for me to show to a senior agent. I told him that he should go through his work and polish it, etc and resubmit it at a future time (i was thinking 6 months to a year). He sent me the manuscript again three days later. A quick look showed all the errors and mistakes were still intact. <br /><br />Anyway, sorry to go off on a tangent. Just wanted to say I like your article and I think it's a move in the right direction to offer classes on query letter writing, like you have.<br />Nathan FeuerbergNathan Feuerberghttp://sanmiguelwritersconferenceblog.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-17306741308809902972012-07-11T04:24:46.766-04:002012-07-11T04:24:46.766-04:00I'm sorry you wasted your time with a fool, bu...I'm sorry you wasted your time with a fool, but hopefully posting it here will help some other writers not be such fools — so thank you!Matthew Jude Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635166205916243972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-28067904538275228102012-07-07T15:21:22.317-04:002012-07-07T15:21:22.317-04:00The writer sound pretty pathetic to me. Publishing...The writer sound pretty pathetic to me. Publishing is very much a SUBJECTIVE business. If you're going to succeed as a writer, you need to realize that not everybody is going to love your work. As writers, we need to grow a thick skin, work on our craft and most importantly, LEARN from our mistakes! There's no getting around it. <br /><br />I think you were being more than reasonable with your reply. Most agents would not have even given this guy a second glance. It's his loss for failing to learn and take your advice.Vegetarian Cannibalhttp://thevegetariancannibal.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-16959230268213117502012-07-04T14:18:32.426-04:002012-07-04T14:18:32.426-04:00Wow, that is truly insane. I understand the feelin...Wow, that is truly insane. I understand the feeling of receiving a rejection letter all too well, but the level to which this writer took his frustration is appalling. Honestly, to even receive a response back from an agency or agent is a reward in and of itself. Like I've said before, I think it's amazing that you take the time to work with writers and help them develop their skill and/or point out what they're doing wrong. Not many agents have the time or patience to do either. It's sad to say, but many writers need to let go of the stigma of "I'm a writer," and just let their craft speak for itself.<br /><br />Vonae Deyshawn<br />www.myvirtueplace.comVonae Deyshawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523378321373880548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-44754125478297783982012-06-28T14:50:43.903-04:002012-06-28T14:50:43.903-04:00Once again, I am amazed people actually do this ki...Once again, I am amazed people actually do this kind of thing. I know it shouldn't surprise me, but it still does every time I read encounters such as these. We, as authors, need to take critical feedback and revisit how our query letter or manuscripts are reading to outsiders, because gaining the perspective of an agent from a personal letter is valuable and should be treated as such.Caterina Torreshttp://www.caterinatorres.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-17853516515474131632012-06-28T07:14:37.041-04:002012-06-28T07:14:37.041-04:00The time you spent trying to assist this writer, w...The time you spent trying to assist this writer, who won't be able to accept your suggestions, would be better spent with writers who are open to your help.Ellis Shumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07884885978804222016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-64302757648417674442012-06-28T01:22:41.111-04:002012-06-28T01:22:41.111-04:00I think it's too bad that some people feel the...I think it's too bad that some people feel the need to react that way to rejection. If he were to have his book published, how would he react to a bad review? Will he spend the rest of his life sending nasty emails to each reader who criticizes his book? I kind of get why it makes you sad.Nichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-54474247825407731512012-06-27T18:17:43.204-04:002012-06-27T18:17:43.204-04:00You offer unbelievable advice and this guy shoves ...You offer unbelievable advice and this guy shoves it back at you? Someone's too used to being the big fish in a pond it seems. Would this guy spit on someone he was interviewing with for a job? Doubtful. Publishing is akin to a job. Behave professional or your reputation will eat you alive. <br /><br />I would love that kind of guidance in a rejection letter. It'd make me work harder to get it right. I've had AWFUL query letters that I've written. I just can't win it seems. But your advice is impeccable compared to an auto-reject. <br /><br />Great blog post.T.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09686063961881406987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-90822253954401459862012-06-27T09:10:05.049-04:002012-06-27T09:10:05.049-04:00Good grief, he is a mess coming and going. You had...Good grief, he is a mess coming and going. You had a ride on the crazy coaster; thank goodness you jumped off in time. No one can help this guy. Perhaps in a lucid moment he will realize how unprofessional he was. I think your response provided feedback that the average writer would take to heart.Stephanie Powellhttp://scpowell.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-44973597698851341102012-06-24T23:06:20.610-04:002012-06-24T23:06:20.610-04:00So sad? Nah. I can understand getting frustrated...So sad? Nah. I can understand getting frustrated from being shot down over and over again, but that's the gauntlet we have to endure in trying to break in. If you want to blow up on someone, cuss out your cat while it sits there blinking at you without a care. Don't attack the key masters or you'll never get through the front door. I can't pity this guy. He's got to develop a thicker skin and higher level of professionalism, and sounds like he isn't trying too hard to do that.JD Brinknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-48837067023396050562012-06-24T11:17:03.866-04:002012-06-24T11:17:03.866-04:00I can't believe that someone can be that rude....I can't believe that someone can be that rude. I know that submitting a query is an intensely personal thing for a lot of writers, but it doesn't give anyone permission to be rude. <br /><br />Very sad for many reasons.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-61261683994506591422012-06-24T10:30:48.398-04:002012-06-24T10:30:48.398-04:00Ida, you're right. I couldn't agree more. ...Ida, you're right. I couldn't agree more. There is no excuse for rudeness. There are many ways to get your point across. One would think that an author would have mastered this skill by now.Aiden Corvisierohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046531599712316660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-54335928034475842592012-06-24T10:28:09.309-04:002012-06-24T10:28:09.309-04:00Thanks Julia... there are all types. When you decl...Thanks Julia... there are all types. When you decline a few thousand queries a year, you're bound to hit some snags and loose some facebook friends. It comes with the territory. I think that this guy may have gotten the point with my second e-mail. Although with someone so closed minded, there is always the risk that I've just reinforced his negative perception of agents. He's probably on Query Tracker and WaterCooler right now defiling my agency's good name. Oh well... win some loose some.Aiden Corvisierohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046531599712316660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-65830507503442655152012-06-24T10:23:39.271-04:002012-06-24T10:23:39.271-04:00LOL you're right. I shouldn't waste my tim...LOL you're right. I shouldn't waste my time, more often than not the response from these types of ranters is not positive. But I remain hopeful that I can help some. So when I can, or when I feel that I should, I do. Even if it means loosing the little free time that I have. Maybe I'll get some Karma points or something.Aiden Corvisierohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046531599712316660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-82330952584270391602012-06-24T10:21:06.191-04:002012-06-24T10:21:06.191-04:00Terry you just reminded me of another story from a...Terry you just reminded me of another story from a few years back. I should write a post about that one too and call it Author's Behaving Badly Part II: Actions speak louder than words.... Stay tuned. ;)Aiden Corvisierohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046531599712316660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2351531753304635685.post-22552487387603659092012-06-24T10:17:25.931-04:002012-06-24T10:17:25.931-04:00Thank you so much!Thank you so much!Aiden Corvisierohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046531599712316660noreply@blogger.com