There's a risk anytime you put yourself out there. Whether it's voicing your opinion about that 20-year old shirt your husband just put on AGAIN or submitting your manuscript (which you're certain is the best thing since "To Kill a Mockingbird"), there's always the possibility you'll get shot down.
I got four rejection letters this past week; it was a bit of a gut punch. It's hard to take, mostly because I know it's back to the drawing board for more research to find that perfect match, and, bottom line, I'm really lazy.
I decided to rewrite my query letter, and I could feel the snark and resentfulness flowing through my fingers in the typing of it. Sigh. It's not the agents' fault.
But I'm going to use it - hopefully it will come off funny and be an eye-catcher to get to the next level - someone actually reading my stuff.
So now I'm on the trail for the next half-dozen targets. Wish me luck.
