I got a helpful rejection today. I would rather have an acceptance, but at least the agent thanked me, told me I had some unusual elements she liked----but, she didn't feel the overall dramatic question for the book (the hook) wasn't strong enough to stand out from the crowd.
She informed me that chick lit's still selling, but it takes an unusual plot to stand out. Mine has two gay guys, a nurse practitioner, a sister-in-law with breast cancer, a sex-crazed doctor, a seven-year-old going on 30, and a friend who could pass for a sergeant in the military.
The agent was kind enough to tell me I had (a) a nice writing voice (b) just the right tone for chick lit and she'd be glad to get a pitch from me for future chick lit novels.
What's an unusual plot? I'm at a loss. I thought mine was unusual.
Any ideas?
Keep reading and writing,
Carolyn
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
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