Peddling 11:34
This week, I will submit 11:34 for publication to more than a dozen literary agencies, and eagerly await their responses in the upcoming weeks.
This is the second time this year I'm pushing for publication. After a pair of rejections and heeding sage advice from those who work in the publishing business, I decided to review my novel one more time. The third computer was the charm after my previous two computers failed during the process, delaying all of my projects. The book is polished and ready to adorn your dusty bookshelves.
What if...
The dreaded What if question. What if no one chooses to publish the book? First, we must follow a process. Meanwhile, I will keep searching for agents who might be willing to publish it. If we don't receive an acceptance letter from the first batch of agents we pitched, then we will send it to another dozen or more. To put this into perspective, a friend of mine authored a pair of books. One of his books was accepted on the eighth submission. His other book required over fifty. This is all about perseverance. This is the brick-and-mortar side of publication, where the money and notoriety are found. We'll continue down this path before moving into e-publishing.
How long does it take for agents to respond?
From my experience, the first time I peddled my novel, most publishers said they needed three weeks to three months. One downside is that not all of them respond with a rejection letter. Of the 3 submissions the first time around, I received 2 rejection letters. If I don't hear back after 6-8 weeks, I will peddle the novel to another dozen or more agents. Perseverance!
How long is the first 11:34 novel?
It stands at 339 pages, 93,469 words.
