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21 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
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Website: www.writershouse.com/
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EQ: 5/25/2022
FR (full request): 6/21/2022
Literary mystery, 105k words
(I've published two novels with major NYC houses, and I still find this process demoralizing and dehumanizing. I've had several agents over the past two decades, but it's never been this difficult to land one. Thanks, Covid, among other things!)
I also didn't get a confirmation email. Have others?
ER: 6/13/22
Very lovely, personalized rejection from her assistant, Genevieve Gagne-Hawes, who said such nice things about my query but admitted that she and Amy have had a hard time selling my kind of project. Fair enough!
LGBT Literary Fiction
98k Adult Cont Romance
The website says I should have received a confirmation email but I didn't, and I made sure to check my spam. Did anyone else not get a confirmation?
ER: 5/26
YA Adventure 78k
A form response, which is disappointing seeing as Genevieve is known for giving such thoughtful rejections. Good luck to everyone else, though! Hopefully you will receive more helpful feedback.
If you queried prior to April 25 2022 and have not received a response email Genevieve directly at ggagne@writershouse. com
Historical fiction, 94K words
I've been wanting to query her for months because Genevieve sounds so spectacular, but I've chickened out...it's my sons birthday today, so I'm hoping its good luck.
Form rejection. ngl, a bit sad. 4/13/22
I'm trying not to panic as I wait for other agents replies and freak out about my writing !
Romantic comedy 85k words
Full request: 4/23/22
Personalized rejection: 4/12
I found this rejection to be the most palatable of any rejection I’ve received. Though it was concise, it was kind and personal. I believe the entire industry could benefit from such standards of communication.
Personalized rejection 3/8/22
Amy appreciated the opportunity to review your project, but unfortunately she is unable to offer representation at this time. We loved the voice and enthusiasm of your query, but the premise here feels too close to another title on Amy’s list.
ER 03/07/2022
I found it in my spam folder, which I usually don't even check. I'm not sure why it ended up there.
Nudge to Genevieve, Amy's assistant: 02/25/22 because she stated on her Twitter that all queries prior to Jan 31 have received a response--I haven't yet.
Resent email query to Genevieve as per our correspondence: 02/26/22
Personalized rejection: 03/02/22
Adult Rom-Com, 75k words
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