Last week, I sent my proposal by email. Less than a day after, I received an email from an acquisitions editor who said that my book didn’t fit the format of the books she handles for the publishing house. I really wasn’t surprised by this, because I specifically didn’t write the proposal for that particular group of books. I was surprised that it landed on her desk, because I know the publisher doesn’t accept unsolicited submissions for that imprint.
Anyhow, I was quite encouraged by her email. She said that I have a “good basis” for my proposal, and that she would be happy to read one from me that would fit her topics better. It’s a tiny confirmation that 1) my idea is not so far-fetched, and 2) I would not be laughed out of the publishing house because of my writing.
I sent back an email, thanking her and letting her know I will see what I can do with a different proposal, closer to what she needs. I also called my first contact to follow-up on having the proposal sent to another editor. Her response was positive.
And so, I hope that right now, my baby is being read and seriously considered by an editor for whom it would be a perfect fit.
