EQ: 06/01/2021
440 WORD PICTURE BOOK
DECLINED / 06/02/2021
RECEIVED A VERY KIND AND WARM EMAIL THAT ADVISED IT DID NOT CONNECT WITH HER AT THIS TIME, AND SHE GENEROUSLY SOUNDS SUPPORTIVE. Her rejection noticed inspired me to improve the work. Thank you, Jennifer!

Form rejection that sounded personalized upon first glance. "Dear Writer,

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to consider book.

I'm a big fan of the premise and setting of book, and there is much to recommend about the story. However, after careful consideration, I didn't connect with these opening pages as much as I had hoped. For this reason, I have decided to pass and step aside.

Writer, I am so sorry not to offer you representation at this time. I have no doubt you will have great success with CIRCUIT, and I wish you the very best of publishing luck as you move forward.

Thank you again for thinking of me. I truly appreciate the opportunity to consider your work.

Best,
Jennifer"

EQ: 05/27/21
ER: 05/31/21
YA Contemporary 82k
I got the same response as others and was a bit baffled at the message at first because my setting isn't special and I didn't think my opening pages were off from what would be expected from my pitch, so it's comforting to know others got the same, but it's quite a misleading response because it makes you think it's personal.

EQ: 5/19/21
Decline 5/31/21

Got the same standard form rejection as others about being a big fan of the premise and setting but didn't connect with the opening pages.

My setting isn't especially extraordinary and certainly isn't something that stands out in the first 10 pages. Lol.

Adult suspense 79k

It seems like she is using a form rejection letter that says she liked the premise and the setting but didn't connect with the first pages. I find it disappointing, unprofessional, and disingenuous to mislead querying writers in this way, as I can't imagine she really likes the premise and setting of practically every query she receives. It is also a very disheartening response (until you realize it's a form) because it makes you think that your idea is good, but your writing might be poor.

EQ: 5/10/21
ER: 5/24/21

Con YA 66K

YA horror
EQ: 5-1-21
ER: 5-15-21

FQ: 3/30/21
ER: 4/8/21
Picture Book

EQ 3/24/21
ER 4/6/21
Super sweet form rejection much like the others but encouraging to seek publication. :-)

Received the kindest, most encouraging rejection I've ever had. Was invited to resend in six months if I chose to make changes.

EQ: 3/13
FR: 4/6

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I'm a big fan of the premise and setting of ———, and there is much to recommend about the story. I'm hooked!!!

However, after careful consideration, I didn't connect with these opening pages as much as I had hoped. For this reason, I have decided to pass and step aside.
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I was a little confused by this form (since she said she was hooked), but I guess the opening pages weren’t strong enough? I do appreciate that she took the time to reply, however :)

FQ: 3/23/21
Email: 4/6/21 Jennifer wrote a nice note saying she would share my MS with a colleague who might be a better fit. I am cautiously excited :)
Do I write back and say thanks or is that clogging her inbox?

She gave me an incredibly helpful rejection on my letter. It was so sweet and her advice was solid. I highly recommend querying her.

Form Q: 3/25/21

EQ 3/10
FormR 3/22
MG Mystery