The Undiscovered Country

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I had hoped the publisher I sent my manuscript to would respond by December 20th, or eight weeks after I submitted it. December 20 came and went with no response, so I figured they didn't want it.

Imagine my surprise when I received the following email:

Thank you for sending us your proposal for our review. While your project exhibits merit it is not quite what we are looking for at this time.

The immense number of proposals we receive, our full list, and the intense nature of the competition in the marketplace causes us to be highly selective.

We appreciate the opportunity and wish you the best in your search for another publisher.


Blessings,

Steve Laube
President

My initial response:

Aww. I bet you tell that to all the rejects.

After that, I merely shrugged my shoulders. Although I figured they didn't want it months ago, at least there's now no question they don't want it.

In the meantime, I did find a few other publishers that might be interested. Before I submit, however, I need to read a few other books they've published, so I can study the quality. If I think they're good enough, then I'll send them my proposal.

I wish I had more than two options, but like most of life, I'll simply have to take what I can get.