tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post6268628611630261223..comments2024-03-09T06:15:04.254-05:00Comments on Rach Writes...: The sad tale of a little green-eyed monster named Queryenvy...Rachael Harriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16764930101064527321noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-62968741966075790962016-02-09T02:18:56.092-05:002016-02-09T02:18:56.092-05:00Banned complain !! Complaining only causes life an...<br />Banned complain !! Complaining only causes life and mind become more severe. Enjoy the rhythm of the problems faced. No matter ga life, not a problem not learn, so enjoy it :)<br /><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/toZ2Es" rel="nofollow">Obat Untuk Meningkatkan Gaira Pria</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/3q6L7M" rel="nofollow">Kemangi Dan Manfaatnya Bagi Kulit</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/D0CFJ2" rel="nofollow">Obat Sakit Persendian Lutut</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/KfasW4" rel="nofollow">Obat Untuk Menghilangkan Kesemutan Pada Jari Tangan</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/KFWZSz" rel="nofollow">Cara Menghilangkan Penyakit Kuning Pada Anak Secara Alami</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/9uv0Uz" rel="nofollow">Awas Infeksi Lambung Bisa Jadi Penyebab Kanker Lambung </a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/m7fVGr" rel="nofollow">Cara Alami Untuk Mengatasi Susah Tidur Di Malam Hari</a><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/xMAl80" rel="nofollow">Cara Menghilangkan Flek Hitam Di Wajah Yang Membandel</a> <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/7BQyKp" rel="nofollow">Tips Pengobatan Kram Dan Nyeri</a>aisyahputrisetiawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192442695534733153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-30577974409478557842011-02-13T13:57:09.369-05:002011-02-13T13:57:09.369-05:00I haven't started Querying yet, but will soon....I haven't started Querying yet, but will soon. It is nerve racking indeed and I don't even know where to start. I guess it's a good thing that I will hopefully have a lot of crusaders to help me figure it all out! Thanks for your post.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03493618594406138554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-64001218602354026142011-02-11T15:42:16.750-05:002011-02-11T15:42:16.750-05:00I must admit I have a bit of Queryenvy too. I have...I must admit I have a bit of Queryenvy too. I have friends who are querying or have queried. I have other friends that have novels that'll be published soon or recently published, and I look at my WiP and see them not being ready. I know they aren't ready, and I don't want to rush them, but I still want to be on the query hunt too. Personally, I still think it is best to get a project as near ready as you can before jumping in.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-44059137510134498242011-02-11T11:01:59.529-05:002011-02-11T11:01:59.529-05:00Goodness yes, I've queried too early. Live and...Goodness yes, I've queried too early. Live and learn. I've been querying agents for the past, oh, 1 1/2 years. For 4 diff novels.<br /><br />I'm considering doing your Crusade too; saw it on Lynda Young's WIP It blogsite! :) Nice to meet you, and I LOVE your header!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-19035230528775401332011-02-11T02:21:54.356-05:002011-02-11T02:21:54.356-05:00Hello Rach,
Am I sending out queries?? Not quite!...Hello Rach,<br /><br />Am I sending out queries?? Not quite! lol (read what I am doing with my manuscript below)<br /><br />I happened to see your comment at KayKay's corner about my upcoming event "Who Is Saint Giovanni?" I would love for you to stop by (thelitexpress.blogspot.com or whoissaintgiovanni.blogspot.com) to check it out! It should be very interesting to see what unfolds as soon as I begin posting the weekly installments! Good to meet you, and I am your newest follower! :-)Rane Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09885933926972080089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-52191306347099355822011-02-10T23:42:09.817-05:002011-02-10T23:42:09.817-05:00I haven't started as yet, but I hope to soon! ...I haven't started as yet, but I hope to soon! I've written the first (or 7th depending on how you look at it) draft of my query letter, and am already on pins and needles.WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-61417666026681303022011-02-10T21:38:04.428-05:002011-02-10T21:38:04.428-05:00Hello Rach. Hey, go easy on yourself. You've m...Hello Rach. Hey, go easy on yourself. You've moved to another city, you've got family, you STARTED ANOTHER CRUSADE! How many hours are in your day?? Huh? When it comes query time, I'm sure you'll have a lot of help, all that good karma will come back on you.<br /><br />Denise:)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-81311299550296022852011-02-10T20:33:10.438-05:002011-02-10T20:33:10.438-05:00I posted this on my blog, but don't have many ...I posted this on my blog, but don't have many subscribers yet and didn't want the info to go to waste. Here it is!<br /><br />The dreaded query letter. They are harder to write than the darn MS you've been slaving over for the better part of the year...or more. After commenting on Rachel's post, and because I'm at the query stage, I remembered some good links I had stashed. This one REALLY helped me get perspective, and I hope it helps you too. I've also read much about the don'ts of writing queries, and it seems people do silly things like comment on how the type of fiction they are writing is SO popular - stating the obvious or avoiding pitching the story. Grammar and spelling are also huge faux pas'. This is the big calling card for writers, so make sure it's perfect. Hope you find the info useful...I know I did!<br />http://www.charlottedillon.com/query.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-61738740381398008062011-02-10T17:57:05.493-05:002011-02-10T17:57:05.493-05:00Yep I once queried way too early -- impatient me -...Yep I once queried way too early -- impatient me -- I've learned to hold back and get it right first ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-87492837840497926642011-02-10T14:53:28.157-05:002011-02-10T14:53:28.157-05:00I'm not as much envious of those querying as I...I'm not as much envious of those querying as I am excited. I'm in the process of editing my novel for a 3rd time, and I have not queried yet. Now that I'm researching getting published, because I know that I'll definately be ready within the next few months, everytime I learn about the next step I'm like "OMG, I wanna do it NOW! Let's go, let's go, let's go!" And then I have to remind myself that A) I haven't finished with my editing and B) I haven't even finished researching the publishing process enough to start querying.G Blechmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707186693109337726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-2470414232616406272011-02-10T12:08:21.526-05:002011-02-10T12:08:21.526-05:00I'm skipping the entire traditional publishing...I'm skipping the entire traditional publishing establishment and going straight to digital.<br /><br />I'm publishing a few shorts to start and then a memoir later this year or early next.<br /><br />I'm on the Joe Konrath side of the argument - I think the current traditional process is crumbling. While I understand that, most likely, I will never reach a vast audience this way, I'd still rather do it MY WAY (que up Frank Sinatra!)PJ Lincolnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585994900635456551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-89304438846052357582011-02-10T11:26:33.824-05:002011-02-10T11:26:33.824-05:00Thank you so much for your comments guys, it's...Thank you so much for your comments guys, it's wonderful to hear your thoughts and impressions of querying. I'm going to grit my teeth and take a deep breath, and just keep swimming...um...revising! I'm sure I'll be there before I know it. <br /><br />For those of you who are in a similar position to me, I'm sending you lots of hugs. It's great to know I'm not alone in my journey.<br /><br />For those of you who are currently querying, I'm thinking of you - may you receive lots of requests and useful feedback with any declines :)<br /><br />For those of you who are still working on your MS, best of luck with the revisions. I know you can do it! *grins*<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />RachRachael Harriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764930101064527321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-60014124983275960842011-02-10T10:29:39.826-05:002011-02-10T10:29:39.826-05:00I hope your patience pays off in the end. I'm ...I hope your patience pays off in the end. I'm not querying, I'm nowhere near it at the moment. I keep feeling off colour which doesn't help the writing or the blogging. Good luck :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-77507226004681992692011-02-10T08:36:10.402-05:002011-02-10T08:36:10.402-05:00I'm just now beginning a WIP. I have been tel...I'm just now beginning a WIP. I have been telling myself for years I could do this but, to be honest, I'm scared of denial. I'm hoping to get past that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869039536368946176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-66252221554882506942011-02-10T06:57:10.437-05:002011-02-10T06:57:10.437-05:00Jealousy is the enemy of EVERY writer! It's so...Jealousy is the enemy of EVERY writer! It's so hard when you see your friends getting nibbles when you've gotten none, or a publishing contract when you didn't think their book was that much better than yours.<br /><br />Resist. We writers need each other, and someday that shoe is going to be on the other foot.India Drummondhttp://www.indiadrummond.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-68448712721732258332011-02-10T00:24:28.056-05:002011-02-10T00:24:28.056-05:00Only you know whether you're stalling out of f...Only you know whether you're stalling out of fear or really aren't ready to submit. Unless you're using a pseudonym, you only get one shot at that first impression. Follow your instinct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-51338863791440461622011-02-09T19:57:51.725-05:002011-02-09T19:57:51.725-05:00I've definitely queried too early. But I spent...I've definitely queried too early. But I spent the last year doing major rewrites and am now getting requests. <br /><br />Don't be jealous. Some days I'd rather be where you are. Okay, I kind of am since I'm querying one project and editing other. My fear is that I'll be ready to query my current wip while I'm still querying the other one. ;)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-53697848702628951192011-02-09T17:56:40.240-05:002011-02-09T17:56:40.240-05:00I'm a long way away. Also, I thought you were ...I'm a long way away. Also, I thought you were already one of my followers. *confused* But hey, welcome aboard regardless. :)Suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862479925124552922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-39543568490141307342011-02-09T16:38:13.665-05:002011-02-09T16:38:13.665-05:00Querying is both exciting... oh, the possibilities...Querying is both exciting... oh, the possibilities! and gut wrenching... oh, the rejection!! I queried too soon at one point, and kicked myself for doing so. :)Kristen Callihanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448274676402616525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-67325321178198253572011-02-09T11:31:53.684-05:002011-02-09T11:31:53.684-05:00I'd be glad to finish my WIP and get to the po...I'd be glad to finish my WIP and get to the point where I was revising - even that would be huge! So at least your way ahead of some of us, if that makes you feel any better :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-58953791539791061942011-02-09T10:14:38.773-05:002011-02-09T10:14:38.773-05:00Definitely wait until you feel for sure your book ...Definitely wait until you feel for sure your book is ready. Querying too soon can be disastrous. Agents will remember.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-46547014383996919392011-02-09T09:29:14.600-05:002011-02-09T09:29:14.600-05:00I'm on the verge . . . I just need to hone tha...I'm on the verge . . . I just need to hone that letter. I'm putting it off, and I just need to scold myself and DO IT!<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder that being ready to query is a good thing.Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-27397505338519502362011-02-09T07:30:17.450-05:002011-02-09T07:30:17.450-05:00I'm in the same boat as you but further behind...I'm in the same boat as you but further behind. My CPs are all about to query and I'm still working on my rough draft. I've had to start over a few times because it needed it. Now I just dream of finishing the rough draft. The good news (as of right now) I'm really excited about finishing it this time. All the pieces finally fit together:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-39290610508210626322011-02-09T07:18:08.158-05:002011-02-09T07:18:08.158-05:00I absolutely queried too soon with Passion of the ...I absolutely queried too soon with Passion of the Soul, but after about 12 quick rejections, I realized that not only was my query crap, but my story needed another revision too. This was May. In Nov, after much work, it sold. I feel your pain!Rachel Firasekhttp://www.rachelfirasek.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3380793708805406109.post-88966309697734026242011-02-09T07:16:47.344-05:002011-02-09T07:16:47.344-05:00Don't be fooled by query envy! But do listen t...Don't be fooled by query envy! But do listen to your ms - if your gut tells you your story isn't ready then it really isn't. There is nothing worse than querying too early - I've done it before and back sailed my queries - only later did I see where I had gone wrong. Querying is a long old process anyway - the best thing you can do for your lovely story is make sure it is armed by being the best it can be before you send it out to do battle. You'll get there! :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.com