Pitching to Publishers

[JAM2b]

I just pitched a children's story to a publisher. They have a fast response time, which is unusual in the book business. They said I should hear back at the end of next week or early in the following week if they want to print my book.

If they decline, then I have others lined up to pitch to. I'm so nervous. It has taken me a very, very long time to work up the courage to actually send my work out there. That last time I tried about about 12 years ago. The book was accepted, but it was a new publishing company, they weren't doing well, and they shut down before my book was in print.

 

[afishamongmany]

Hello JAM2b - I hope you get a good response. But why are you nervous? No harm will come to you if they say no thank you. Life goes on and the Lifegiver never will reject those who are His.
Ask, seek, knock, and give thanks.
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[ejcopping]

There is always kindle and the self publishing route.

 

[JAM2b]

Thanks.

I sent some emails back and forth to an acquisitions editor, and she was having her team read my manuscript. I received a phone call from her yesterday afternoon, but I was at work and missed it. She left a voicemail saying she would try contacting me again on Monday and that she has news about my story. I returned a call to her voicemail letting her know I got the message and look forward to hearing from her.

This creates a lot of emotion for me because I put so much into my writing. It becomes personal, and I have so much hope placed on becoming a successful writer.

 

[ejcopping]

I pray it goes well for you on Monday. Just beware it's not the end of the journey not matter what the outcome.

I'm busy with my first novel and know how emotionally involved it gets.