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Waiting is killing me!
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on Jun. 29, 2008 at 12:59 AM
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Okay, here's the deal: I wrote a novel for Harlequin. I submitted a query and synopsis in the spring, and about a month later i got a letter back asking to see the entire manuscript plus a detailed synopsis. I sent that in about a month ago. Now I'm waiting to hear back from them. But waiting is driving me crazy! I swear it's all I can think about! I'm really self-critical (mainly due to a complete lack of objectivity), and I'm totally stressed out from waiting. I've been told this could take another 3 months! Any thoughts on how to manage the stress and anxiety of trying to get published?
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- by on Jun. 30, 2008 at 8:01 AM
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Keep writing.
You've done all you can do, so there is no logical reason to sit around and stress about it. So keep writing. It will take your mind off the suspense, and you'll be ready when they sign you up for that three-book deal. :)
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- by on Jun. 30, 2008 at 12:01 PM
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Oh, I have been! I'm already into editing for book 2. Not really helping with the stress, though.
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- by on Jul. 22, 2008 at 12:22 AM
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I feel your pain!! I too submitted a query letter and am waiting for a manuscript request. OMG it would be SO FUN to write a harlequin novel!!! I write science thrillers...think Robin Cook. I am dying to hear if there is room in the world for more books in the nail biting genre;)
GOOD LUCK...let us know as soon as they bite!
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