How our “Pride and Prejudice and Kitties” Query Survived 75 Agents
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Until now, we’ve generally referred to the query letter that sold our book, Pride and Prejudice and Kitties, as having been sent to “X” number of agents. But now, thanks to Galley Cat at Media Bistro, the word is out that our query letter was rejected by 75 agents well – 74 because we did finally sell the book. You can read our query here.
Actually, during the submission process we did manage to capture the attention of several agents. The problem was that most were daunted by the logistics of taking 100 funny photographs of cats in Regency settings. Also, to be honest, it took Debbie and me several years to clarify and define our concept for the book.
Pamela Jane is the author of over thirty books from board books to memoir. She is also a writing coach, freelance writer, and public speaker. Learn more about her by booking a school visit, perusing her blog, or reading her memoir, An Incredible Talent for Existing: A Writer's Story.
Congratulations on selling your book to an agent! And thank you for sharing the number of times you were rejected. Knowing that 74 no’s isn’t a death sentence after all will give a lot of writers hope. “Pride and Prejudice and Kitties” sounds lovely! 🙂
Thank you Chrys! I’m glad my story was encouraging! There is no number of rejections that is a death sentence, honestly! I’ve had books accepted in three days with no rejections and others accepted with 179 rejections. Don’t give up, ever!