QM: 3/11/24
Rejected: 3/20/24

Dear [me],
Thank you for your query of [BOOK], but unfortunately, I don't think I'm the right editorial fit, and so I'm respectfully stepping aside.
I understand the time, the passion, the drive it takes to create a full manuscript. It's why I respect every ounce of yourself you poured into your work, which is why I am sorry that I cannot offer you representation at this time.
Thank you for considering me for your work, and I wish you great success with this project and your writing career.

Warm Regards,

What does editorial fit mean?? *proceeds to spiral*

QM 7.10.2024
85k Romantasy

QM: 4/7/24
FR: 13/7/24

Seemed so nice. I hope that in the future, the PB text-only rule changes :(

"Dear [me],

Thank you so much for thinking of me. I appreciate you trusting me with [book name] and allowing me the chance to consider your manuscript. I'm sorry to say, though, that the material is not a fit for my list because I am not open to PB text-only projects at this time, and so I must regretfully pass.

Thank you again for thinking of me. I wish you the very best of luck as you move forward!

Best,
Jem~"

YA Fantasy, 104k
QM: 5/26/24
Form rejection with suggestion to submit to ABLA's "second chance inbox": 7/7/24

"Thank you for the opportunity to consider your query of THE FAIR UNKNOWN. I truly appreciate you thinking of me for your work. Unfortunately, after careful consideration, I have decided to respectfully step aside.

I understand the time, passion, and drive it takes to create a full manuscript. I also understand the vulnerability it takes to share your story with a complete stranger—me, in this case. That's why I respect every ounce of yourself you poured into your work, and I'm sorry not to have better news at this time.

Saying no is the least favorite part of my job, and we agents say it for many different reasons. So please try and keep this one from me in perspective, as another agent may adore THE FAIR UNKNOWN. If you'd like to give the whole agency an opportunity to consider your work, we invite you to send a query to our shared Second Chance Inbox. Every ABLA agent has access to this inbox and will review it regularly to discover new material! [{ABLA's Second Chance Inbox} https://QueryManager.com/ABLA_SecondChance]

Thank you again for thinking of me and sharing your work. I wish you great success with this project and your writing career.
"

QM - 3/9/24
Rejected - 3/11/24, but invited me to R & R
62k adult romance
QM (revised version) - 5/29/24
70k contemporary romance