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Hello! I've decided to pour out all the slush from my mind on what's been going on recently. Firstly, I've been very worn out from the querying process of my book. I finished a query letter that I'm proud of and sent it out to various agents. The problem is, I can't find any more agents to send it to that are interested in the genre, or accept unsolicited queries or email. I've gotten 9 rejections in the past week (and counting

) and it's really gotten my spirits low. I know that I will receive a lot more rejections and that my chances of acceptance are as slim as a sheet of paper, but damn, has it really gotten me down! I've been starting to question myself and my writing. "Am I really as good a writer as I make myself out to be? Do I stand a chance in the world of books?" I feel miserable, but I know that I just have to keep trying and not give up! No matter how painful this process is (I really feel like I've been stabbed in the heart a few times

) and how long.

I'm also a bit confused on the genre of my book/series "Sweet Cravings." I think that I've just missed out on the huge paranormal phase and am left to wander in the dust of it. I thought that my novel could be Young Adult, but my main character is 27. I think it's paranormal romance, but there's no sex in it. Could it be chick-lit? I'm scratching my head with confusion. I just keep doubting myself...

I really wanna start the second book, but I've been so down I feel as if I don't have any effort left. I also have another idea for a completely different book I think would be interesting, but I just can't seem to get myself to write.

Thanks so much for reading this! I really needed to vent, LOL! ^^

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jessscattt
on Aug 04 2010 04:52 PM
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DON'T EVER GIVE UP! TRY TRY AND TRY AGAIN!
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VampireLover 2010
on Jul 27 2010 07:51 AM
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I agree with amanda vampiress you don't need or have to have sex in it to make it romance. And when it comes to vampires not it that crap they are all the way in if that was ture True Blood and other vampire books and shows would not be loved so don't listion to those that say that. I knew you will become a great writer becasue you already is yes it hard trying to get your novel or stroy out but don;t give up or let nonone not even yourself let you do so.

I mean I'm having a hard time with getting my Aaron Drake Vampire Chronicles pubish and it's hard bit I'm just going to keep on and you should no matter how hard it gets or what pepole think or feel just keep on becasue you are a talnet writer and I knew your novel will be on the selfs and you already have a fan who is more than willing to bye it.

B1oodvamp
on Jul 28 2010 06:49 AM
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Thank you so much! I definitely won't give up!

Mad Ink
on Jul 27 2010 07:36 AM
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Your genre is Paranormal/Romance. If the character is 27, I highly doubt your making it the right age if you say Young Adult. Characters in that field are pretty much about 14-19 (in my opinion).

Now, since your character is 27, I'm going on what I read in the Sookie Stackhouse or whatever series, so don't hate on me. I think you do need eroctia just to keep it to the age limit you're submitting it to.

If that kind of writing seems a little out of hand, lower the age.

I don't want to be mean, so I'm just going to be brutally honest and say that I knew this whole vampire thing was deffinately going out of style as soon as Meyer hit the scene. I have a feeling that your chances of being published are slim to none.

BUT! (there is a but) I can say that you shouldn't get your spirits low on this whole thing. At least you're GETTING responses from agents telling you this stuff, while I on the otherhand, have pretty much gotten nothing from all the agents I've sent things out to.

The very fact that you question your writing abilities makes me wonder why the hell you're trying to get your stuff published at all!! Be bold, dammit. Be a fucking jerk about writing, and be concieted about it.

I know that I am going to be one of the best writers out there, and so should you. Like my beauty, writing is something that will never waver

Anywho, just stay bright, and don't feel low. You got that shit in the bag, and maybe vamps could make a comeback.

B1oodvamp
on Jul 28 2010 06:48 AM
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Aw, thank you so much! I needed a good kick in the ass for being so pessimistic! I'll definitely keep on trying!

Mad Ink
on Jul 28 2010 02:07 PM
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Oh... no problem then!

amanda vampiress
on Jul 27 2010 07:07 AM
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As for the genre refrence mentioned above, your book doesn't have to have sex in it to be a romance. That is one of the biggest misconceptions that afflict most authors who seek to write a romance novel. I also thought this as well when I first began writing.

Romance, like fantasy, can be broken down into several sub genres that range from utterly sweet to mild to warm to boiling to steaming hot; it's like an intensity scale for the romance genre. Your book can fall among any of those levels and still sell as a romance.

It's understandale that you would feel down right now. Its hard as a writer to not take rejections to heart, but while you are sending out your queries, you also have to keep in mind that not everyone will like/love your book as much as others. Everyone on here loves your book and enjoyed travelling with you on your journey to finishing said book, so just remember that we are all supporting you and we believe in you and your writing abilities as a writer. You're great! Really, but it will take time to find the perfect publisher.

Thanks for keeping us updated! Good luck with the rest of the process!

Oh, and you could also ask a few of the editors on here if you paid them some points, whether or not you could send them your story so that they could review the novel? It's a good idea but it's up to you.

B1oodvamp
on Jul 28 2010 06:46 AM
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Oh, thank you! I'll keep on trying. I think to get my mind off things I'll attempt to write something fresh. ^^

amanda vampiress
on Jul 28 2010 07:19 AM
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You're welcome! That's the spirit! Keep writing and all of your hard work will pay off one day, maybe even sooner than you think.

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