YouTube video by Round Table Mentor

YouTube video by Round Table Mentor

I sent out my very first queries in October 2023 with the very delusional idea that my book (the first I had ever written) would get snapped right up.

“Couldn’t connect” and “pacing was off” are two of the most common reasons agents cite for passing on the first few pages.

My goal here isn’t to produce as many projects in as short a time as possible—it’s to keep myself from burning out so I can continue producing for longer periods of time.

The publishing landscape has changed so vastly in recent years and with it so have pitch events, querying, and other submission processes.

While I don’t have the hard numbers, when discussing editor expectations with my fellow writers on sub, there seems to be a general consensus: Editors want shorter books.

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