I was all for mailing the proposal this week. I had all the envelopes, crispy paper, and even new ink for the printer ready to go.
I finalized the proposal, and just needed to get the name of the submissions editor to send it to. Many writing books and websites emphasize the importance of getting an actual name for query letters and such, instead of just addressing the work to "The Editor” or, worse, “To whom it may concern”. Just how important this tip is was hammered home just this morning.
I made my first call, and got the name I thought I needed, as well as another phone number. A quick turn on Google and I found that the person was no longer working at the company. So I called the second number, explained what I was looking for, and eventually got to talk with an editor. Guess what? She told me to just go ahead and email the proposal to her.
Yup. My proposal is now sitting at an editor’s computer, even as I write this. I didn’t even need to print it out, include a SASE and all that other fun stuff I was raring to do (I love new paper!). I’ve done what I can at this point. All I can do now is wait. Meanwhile, my kids are eating popcorn for lunch today. But I’ll make up with a celebratory snack and a really good dinner later.
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