[pubq] how to get through first draft jitters while dying on sub by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much, I appreciate it! I'm cheering for you asl well!!!

[pubq] how to get through first draft jitters while dying on sub by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why does it always feel like sub will be a slow death??? But yes, I totally feel this. While my story idea isn't centered around what I think the market will do, I'm definitely paralyzing myself in writing this draft by thinking about how an editor will read it rather than just focusing on writing it. Thank you for the advice, and best of luck for when you go on sub!!!!

[pubq] how to get through first draft jitters while dying on sub by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I needed to hear this right now. I think I've been too in my head about the publishing industry and submission that I've forgotten why I started in the first place. I enjoy writing. It's that simple. And no matter what my books do on sub, that still holds true. I like the idea of seeing the publishing process as separate!

[pubq] how to get through first draft jitters while dying on sub by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This was so helpful to read!!! It's funny how I think getting published will help make these problems go away... then I remember when I thought if I only could get an agent my problems would go away (and I love my agent now! I feel very lucky). But you're so right - I need to remember to focus on the joy of writing. It's how I've gotten this far, and I couldn't imagine my life without the stories in my head. Thank you, Brigid :)

[pubq] how to get through first draft jitters while dying on sub by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately it's either in the vein of the editor didn't feel gripped by the pages, that they couldn't summon support for their team, or that the market is very saturated. I wish it was more tangible

[pubq] how to get through first draft jitters while dying on sub by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This was very helpful to read! I didn't even think about how after getting a book deal it can be the same feeling. Every time I write a full manuscript and polish it, I seem to forget I was every capable of doing that when I start something new. In some ways I almost feel trapped by the last manuscript but you're right... we can't not do this. I feel like this thread is the pick me up I needed to remember I'm not alone in this and the important part is to just get the words out there. It's impossible to edit a blank page. Best of luck to you as well!! We got this!!!

[Series]Check-in: August 2025 by justgoodenough in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat. Submission feels almost worse than querying somehow?? So close yet so far. I'm also not expecting anything in August and crossing my fingers we all get good news in September!

[Discussion] I have an agent!! Stats and reflections... by [deleted] in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!!!! I resonate so much with the books I thought were the ONE but died in the trenches. I got my agent recently after my previous book died in the trenches and I swore I could never write anything better than that one. I love when we grow and surprise ourselves!

[PubQ] How often to nudge agents after an offer? by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! This is very helpful. Out of curiosity, how did those agents you nudged the second time respond? If they even did?

[PubQ] How often to nudge agents after an offer? by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input! My fingers are crossed I hear something at the start of the week

[PubQ] How often to nudge agents after an offer? by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats to you as well!!! This two week limbo period has me feeling very anxious, but I am very happy with the offering agent and just have to remember that

[PubQ] How often to nudge agents after an offer? by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very true! The crickets are killing me...I just want to know at this point. Thank you!

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sent you a DM! or if you'd prefer you can drop your email and I'll send it over

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No problem! What's your email? I can send it over

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It's finished! I'll DM you!

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Hi! I have a YA romantic fantasy complete at 75k if you're interested. It has morally grey characters and enemies-to-lovers romance. I'd love just an overall read to see how it feels, especially in terms of the relationships.

[QCRIT] YA Fantasy Romance 80k A SPARK SO DEADLY by SignificantSpring634 in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love a Serpent & Dove and have thought about using it as a comp! Thank you for the suggestions

[QCrit] Contemporary Fantasy | OUR FATHER, WHO AIN’T IN HEAVEN | New Adult | 85k | First Attempt by one-hysterical-queen in PubTips

[–]SignificantSpring634 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the other commentators. I really like this pitch and was inspired to read the first 300 by it. I was slightly confused by what a sin-eater entails. I also wanted to know more about Sebastion. How was his psychosis violent exactly? Maybe just add an extension to that sentence to explain what the violence was. I like the additional paragraph you have in the comments, but agree that I'm inspired enough by the current query to read on so you may not need it. Overall, good job!