form rejection, at 55 days. The rejection is unsurprising, as there was a typo in the second line of the manuscript! I've since corrected that typo, of course. Still, it's nice that he replied at all.
90K mystery

Here's the letter:

Thank you so much for the submission, I appreciate you thinking of me. However, unfortunately I won’t be taking on representation.

Given the number of submissions I receive, sadly I can’t give individualised feedback for each one. In this case, for me it was that the concept didn’t click with me enough – it’s based on what I think will work in the market and whether I have a vision for how I can sell it.

Like anything to do with books, that’s a subjective thing, so another agent may feel very differently. But thank you again for thinking of me, and good luck with your querying.

Q: 2/17/26
Psychological Thriller 75k

Queried 04 August and rejected 08 September. Appears to be a personalised rejection as he says "the concept didn’t click with me enough – it’s based on what I think will work in the market and whether I have a vision for how I can sell it".

Q:7/16
R: 8/19

Very kind, thorough and honest feedback. Even though I'm disappointed, I really appreciate him taking the time to explain his rejection.

Quick rejection. Lengthy and helpful reply as to why he’s not interested. He seems great as “not my agent,” so I can only imagine what he’d be like to work with! I genuinely think he read my sample and was both complimentary and critical. Very specific. A gem!

80k upmarket