Enthusiasm is key in representing someone, at least for this agent.
Dear QOR:
Thanks for your query. As to your material I'm afraid I must pass -- I'm just not enthusiastic enough about the premise of your story to feel that I'd be the right agent for the project. Our agency represents a very full list of fiction writers and we must be highly selective in adding to it. I realize it is difficult to judge your potential from a query; nevertheless please know that I give serious attention to every letter, outline, and writing sample I receive. Sorry I couldn't give you a more positive reply. Thanks for thinking of me, though, and best of luck in your search for representation elsewhere.
Sincerely,
Not Enthused
This one was a little rough...kind of lengthy. A simple "no" would have sufficed. I think this translates to "Your plot bores me to tears. Thank you for wasting the whole five minutes it took me to read your junk."
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Less than enthusiastic
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