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Thanks guys!

That is brilliant, Philippa! Good luck, and have a great Festival!

Fab news, Philippa – will have everything crossed for you!

I found @denofwriters on twitter, followed, but now can’t find it any more. Umm?

Welcome Graeme and Louise!

Hi Elle / L.

I like this, I think the use of “you” works, and I like how each section is a little vignette giving further insights into how she is in different relationships. I like how you cover not only the submission in the sexual / intimate side, but across the board – hobbies, food types, etc. It’s heartbreaking how she wants the “right”…[Read more]

That’s really helpful and interesting. Thanks, Gipps.

Congratulations Pinkbelt, on submitting! I am keeping everything crossed for you xx

Yep, I agree about the fine line. Especially if you’ve never met the agent and don’t know how they might take it!

If you want more examples of the efficiency and expediency with which agents deal with submissions, the #TenQueries podcasts from the Manuscript Academy show this. It’s with American agents, but much still applies, I’d imagine.

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HUG. HUG HUG HUG.

Just tried to log in to the Cloud and there is naught but a blank screen. Looks not so much like the lights went out but the Cloud has dissipated into the ether. Farewell old friend. 🙁

And thanks for rescuing me, Athers – just in the knick of time.