Instant Rejection

[superduperkool]

I still have two agents looking at my manuscript, but I had an agent approach me who was very interested. She asked if other agents were looking at it and wanted it asap. I sent the full manuscript and two hours later she rejected it saying the book wasn't quite there. She was very nice, but it still stung a little. On to the next agent I guess. This was the first rejection on a full manuscript.

[steve]

she rejected it saying the book wasn't quite there. She was very nice, but it still stung a little.

You should double down; call her up, ask her out on a date.

If she says yes, rejection won't sting so much.

If no, you're already through with her anyway.

Good luck.

[Down the well]

On the other hand, good for you for getting requests for your full ms. Don't dwell long on rejections. They're just rungs on a ladder.