tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083841011327244440.post7881771675991979091..comments2023-09-07T21:46:14.760-04:00Comments on The Elaine English Literary Agency Blog: On QueriesThe Elaine English Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16348011697284802112noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083841011327244440.post-60074678359240972452011-02-08T14:29:52.977-05:002011-02-08T14:29:52.977-05:00Thank you! I don't have "serious" pr...Thank you! I don't have "serious" problems, I have ones where the words don't seem to flow right. The plot works, the characters are strong. But because of this readability issue in some areas, I keep erasing and redoing. Do you have an entry on when to say "enough is enough"?AEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768571834357973576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083841011327244440.post-17705165573843835622011-02-08T09:47:59.796-05:002011-02-08T09:47:59.796-05:00Everyone will probably tell you different things o...Everyone will probably tell you different things on this, but I'm of the firm opinion that you should never send in something that's not your best work. (Note the difference between perfection and your best work.) If you're doubting the quality of your work because you're scared to see your baby go out into the world, send the requested manuscript out and let it go. If you're doubting the quality of your work because you've found serious problems, fix them before sending your requested materials in. You'll only get one shot at having your materials reviewed; you want make sure it's your best one.Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336195225237071348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083841011327244440.post-25368498074280489192011-02-07T18:04:59.131-05:002011-02-07T18:04:59.131-05:00I have a question that I hope you'll be able t...I have a question that I hope you'll be able to answer. My query has been turned down by some and received some requests. However, that was about six months ago. I have since looked at my book and am not sure it's living up to perfection. Do I still send what they've requested for late? Or do I revamp and then try to still send it? Or query again to those I already got a "yes, we want to see more" from?AEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768571834357973576noreply@blogger.com