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How long to hear back after full manuscript request?

  • 14-12-2018 11:10am
    #1
    c68zapdsm5i1ru
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    I submitted 3 chapters of a book to a publishers and got a request for the full MS a couple of weeks later.

    I sent it off two weeks ago, and am just wondering if anyone knows how long the next stage takes?

    I'm trying not to get my hopes up because I know a full MS request just means you've jumped the first hurdle.

    But if it's disappointing news I'd rather know asap.


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  • #2
    debok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 814 ✭✭✭debok


    Graysen Bumpy Switch wrote: »
    I submitted 3 chapters of a book to a publishers and got a request for the full MS a couple of weeks later.

    I sent it off two weeks ago, and am just wondering if anyone knows how long the next stage takes?

    I'm trying not to get my hopes up because I know a full MS request just means you've jumped the first hurdle.

    But if it's disappointing news I'd rather know asap.

    Did you ever hear back?


  • #3
    c68zapdsm5i1ru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭c68zapdsm5i1ru


    debok wrote: »
    Did you ever hear back?

    Yep, today. There was one issue they weren't totally sure about so they 'regretfully' decided not to publish.

    A bit gutted, but have sent it on to a couple of agents.


  • #4
    echo beach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,252 ✭✭✭echo beach


    Graysen Bumpy Switch wrote: »
    Yep, today. There was one issue they weren't totally sure about so they 'regretfully' decided not to publish.

    A bit gutted, but have sent it on to a couple of agents.
    Disappointing but getting asked for the full manuscript shows that you are there or nearly there. Keep plugging. It will find the home it deserves.


  • #5
    Das Kitty
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 17,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭Das Kitty


    Graysen Bumpy Switch wrote: »
    Yep, today. There was one issue they weren't totally sure about so they 'regretfully' decided not to publish.

    A bit gutted, but have sent it on to a couple of agents.

    Sorry to hear that, but delighted you've kept submitting.


  • #6
    c68zapdsm5i1ru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭c68zapdsm5i1ru


    Thanks guys.

    I would actually be grateful if anyone out there knows of agents who accept manuscripts for children's books in Ireland. They seem to be few and far between, so I am sending to English agents.


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  • #7
    Das Kitty
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 17,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭Das Kitty


    Graysen Bumpy Switch wrote: »
    Thanks guys.

    I would actually be grateful if anyone out there knows of agents who accept manuscripts for children's books in Ireland. They seem to be few and far between, so I am sending to English agents.

    There aren’t many agents in Ireland full stop.


  • #8
    Livvie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 714 ✭✭✭Livvie


    Graysen Bumpy Switch wrote: »
    Yep, today. There was one issue they weren't totally sure about so they 'regretfully' decided not to publish.

    A bit gutted, but have sent it on to a couple of agents.

    Did they tell you what the issue was?

    What genre is it?


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