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440 Buck Road
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
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Website: www.victoriasanders.com
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From the agent: Dear Author, I periodically read the comments section on QueryTracker to make sure that my team is responsive to your queries. It is very important to me that every query is responded to in a timely way, within days whenever possible. And that if a manuscript is requested, that we read it and give you feedback within a month. I do not use interns to read queries, but one of my in-house agents as well as an editorial person. Every query is read by someone with at least five years professional experience in trade publishing. While I understand that there can be frustration with a quick response, I demand that of my staff out of respect for your time and efforts. I absolutely use a form rejection (one that I crafted years ago to respectfully decline materials) and also have a form rejection for manuscripts where I recognize that I just don't get the book. A more personal rejection will follow with projects that touched me but may not be quite ready, and where I do have some ideas to share. Recognizing that this is all very subjective is also important. You must have faith in your work and talent in the face of multiple rejections until you find that one very smart agent and editor, that get you. I have declined the work of a number of bestselling authors and will, I am sure, do so again. The point is to keep writing, and know that we all at VS&A are honored by you and the invitation to review your work. Kind regards, VS Victoria Sanders & Associates, LLCQueryTracker Members can view the data gathered by all other members, organized into reports showing...
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EQ 3-1-21
ER - 3-2-21
FR 1/19/21 Sent 1/19, acknowledge 1/20
2/12 Message stating my manuscript is still under review and I can expect a response in the next week. Glad to have the update!
2/28/21 Customized form rejection. Bummer!!! They seem so wonderful to work with.
ER: 10/14/20
Upmarket historical fiction 90k
ER: 10/13/20 (form)
104k HF
ER: 9/15
91K women's fiction
ER: 9/10
Form letter
ER: 9/9/20, a few hours later
Form letter
ER: 3, August, 2020
Contemporary 106k
ER: 11 August, 2020
adult LitFic 83k
form rejection
FR 6/30/2020
historical fiction
At least it was quick.
FormR: July 6
97K YA historical
Very kind automated reply.
Graphic Novel: 38,500
Full request Jan 8
Thoughtful followup from assistant on Jan 16 to let me know they were still reviewing.
Another email from assistant on Jan 29 to let me know they were still reviewing. I appreciate being kept in the loop!
Revise and resubmit April 16
Sent revised manuscript May 1
Rejection June 12
Upmarket commercial fiction, 101,000 words
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