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Mr. Christopher Schelling
Selectric Artists
56 Planetarium Station
New York, NY 10024
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Website: selectricartists.com
Twitter: CRSRipley
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CNR: 11/25/22
201k adult fantasy w/ hint of romance
CNR: 11/22/22
Closed after 6 weeks
67k YA RomCom
Fourth time this has happened in less than 48 hours. One more sign of the industry closing up to the outside, I suppose.
YA Fantasy 100k
Note this on their page: Some categories have become tougher to sell - memoir, YA fantasy, science fiction (both adult and YA), domestic thrillers - so the bar is set even higher since I already have good writers in those areas. But I'm always looking for commercial fiction, literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, graphic novels and graphic nonfiction, and new work from previously under-represented voices.
No response unless they're interested.
Nudge, letting him know about full manuscript edit: 8/12
CNR: 8/28
YA Adventure/Coming-of-Age
76k
Nudge: August 15, 2022
CNR: August 24, 2022
NR: 5/18/2022
Personal Note: I believe I gave ample time to send a rejection letter *blush lol* Honestly I hope it isn't a rejection letter because he's literally one of the top five *on my list* of agents I'd like to work with. If anything changes, I'll edit this. If not, good luck to you all.
7/1/2022: CNR
Something inspirational to hear: Trust yourself. You've survived a lot and you will survive whatever is coming. -Unknown Author
Cli-Fi Thriller, 103K
Failed attempts were:
QUERY: [TITLE] ([Age Group] [Genre])
Query: [TITLE] ([Age Group] [Genre])
ER: 05/26
Literary 75K
Thanks for sending your intriguing novel, [my name] - with apologies for the delayed response. You're a very stylish writer with enviable descriptive abilities. But I didn't connect with the plot, which felt more self-conscious in its noir push. I'm not the right agent for this but if you're in need of representation with future work, please keep me in mind. Your talent has been noted.
YA horror, 97k
Probably time to CNR-will be 8 weeks this Wednesday.
Personalized rejection: 05/26
“Thanks for sending me your charming novel. I like the concept but it didn't feel like you nailed the YA voice, that crucial piece for the genre. It's an entirely subjective industry so I wish you the best on your search for someone who doesn't agree. I appreciate the chance.”
Nudge with offer of rep 5/17/22
Kind step aside 5/18/22
He was so thorough with the MS and incredibly supportive. He's a gem. I highly recommend shooting your shot with him.
YA Historical, 97k
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