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
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Hi, Carolyn:
Sounds to me like your characters are right, but what hook is she talking about? What's your logline for this one?
BTW, I finally got your blog linked to mine. Thanks for the instructions. It just took me forever to get to it!
Good luck with your ms.
Pat Browning
Carolyn: I am your cousin Pam, formerly Anderson, now Hoffman.
I am your aunt Ruth's daughter.
I recently read about you in More Magazine. I decided to Google you and sure enough there you were. We live just South of Fort Myers, Florida.
I thought it might be nice touch bases with you.
If you get a minute, my email address is:
DPHoffman@earthlink.net
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