tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post1067916592681915280..comments2024-03-15T09:26:02.796-05:00Comments on PROJECT MAYHEM: Wherein Writer Cat Gets Published!Project Mayhemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05154342399869089664noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-71371936446424297292011-04-29T13:00:58.582-05:002011-04-29T13:00:58.582-05:00I always love reading your story, Hilary! And I&#...I always love reading your story, Hilary! And I'm going to have to steal that pic of writer - cat. Too funny!Marissa Burthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079821721448782710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-48343894753419870362011-04-23T12:20:35.762-05:002011-04-23T12:20:35.762-05:00I've always heard such wonderful things about ...I've always heard such wonderful things about Craig. He was indeed much-loved! How fantastic to have him for an agent, even for a short while.Dawn Lairamorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615827571568264386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-11119213428125323262011-04-22T00:28:16.746-05:002011-04-22T00:28:16.746-05:00Thanks for sharing, Hilary!Thanks for sharing, Hilary!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514067724256745623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-18375940617290172782011-04-21T17:26:32.969-05:002011-04-21T17:26:32.969-05:00Thanks for sharing all this. It was kind of you to...Thanks for sharing all this. It was kind of you to share the stats to inspire us all on to not give up. It's taking me forever just to get to the querying phase. But I know that you're right it's best not to query too early.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-28742815253794373932011-04-20T22:01:51.213-05:002011-04-20T22:01:51.213-05:00That is such a great story, Hilary. I never realiz...That is such a great story, Hilary. I never realized he was the former president of Random House's children division. I'm so happy you have found success. and great advice!Rose Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848631652522951216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-86564135371950542542011-04-20T18:03:39.652-05:002011-04-20T18:03:39.652-05:00Thanks for sharing your story!! Very inspiring!Thanks for sharing your story!! Very inspiring!Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-15964214712913835152011-04-20T17:33:40.362-05:002011-04-20T17:33:40.362-05:00Wow. I've only queried like 20 times. I though...Wow. I've only queried like 20 times. I thought that was a lot. This gives me new perspective on what people are doing out there and maybe i should query more.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-56702394927245099562011-04-20T17:31:59.595-05:002011-04-20T17:31:59.595-05:00My story is much like your in terms of the rejecti...My story is much like your in terms of the rejection early on. I queried my first book 187 times, had only 3 full requests, and 4 partials, all rejections. I definitely wasn't ready as a writer. <br /><br />Second book, much different. Had over 50% request rate, and ended up with offers of representation from 8 agents. Chose Brenda Bowen, and now hoping I can get to that last part of your story. You know, the part where I get my books published. Thanks for sharing, Hilary.Mike Winchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771482167997501541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-16294490594083183212011-04-20T12:38:28.004-05:002011-04-20T12:38:28.004-05:00I laughed at the part about Nancy not being a rat ...I laughed at the part about Nancy not being a rat fan. Imagine that! Great post. You are one of the people I hold up as an example that persistence is important on the path to getting published.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-21240819425055672512011-04-20T12:28:15.763-05:002011-04-20T12:28:15.763-05:00It's nice to hear how different everyone's...It's nice to hear how different everyone's story is. We're all going for the same goal and love hearing how everyone got there! It still inspires me!Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-53381076693713642732011-04-20T12:06:49.523-05:002011-04-20T12:06:49.523-05:00I love these sorts of stories. How heartbreaking t...I love these sorts of stories. How heartbreaking to lose your agent so quickly after securing him!<br /><br />I spent years submitting directly to editors (eleven, to be exact). It was a slow, lonely, painful time, but I kept at it. I only seriously considered the agent route in 2009.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-45965266495926605532011-04-20T11:12:37.547-05:002011-04-20T11:12:37.547-05:00Great story - and a happy ending, thankfully! Havi...Great story - and a happy ending, thankfully! Having one's agent die before selling the book is one of those all-time top horror stories, so I'm very glad you found someone you like at the same agency.<br /><br />I went the opposite direction - got an agent on the strength of a book deal - but I second your recommendation about being ready. My opening chapters were nitpicked by a _lot_ of beta-readers before submission, which I think was a major factor in my rapid success!Anne Lylehttp://www.annelyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-25934298090852837132011-04-20T09:57:23.730-05:002011-04-20T09:57:23.730-05:00Great post. I'm getting close to the submissio...Great post. I'm getting close to the submission stage, and I'm quite excited! It's been a long haul, but well worth the effort. Lots of wonderful advice here!Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173408054965817352.post-65688655353917903672011-04-20T09:48:31.165-05:002011-04-20T09:48:31.165-05:00Love your story, Hilary! So cool!!!Love your story, Hilary! So cool!!!Chandler Craighttp://www.chandlermariecraig.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com