EQ 5/3

Haven't heard back yet (I know two weeks is nothin' in this business), but just wanted to let others get an idea of where Ms. Drayton might be in the pile.

Good advice Robwest. Thanks for posting.

Thank you so much, Robwest. Very helpful! : )

Hi. I got this exact comment from another agent. I was thrilled, keeping my fingers crossed, thinking it meant something positive. They said that everybody at the office was reading it. All of this is true, I think, but unfortunately mine resulted in a very nice and helpful rejection. Here's my opinion: This is a compliment. They are considering your manuscript, but keep sending out. I regret that I just kind of waited for them to respond. In my case, it was my number one agent choice and I thought, "if she picks me I don't want to deal with thinking about anyone else." Keep submitting. Keep going. Don't count on this ending up positive, but I really hope it does. In my case it went back and forth with very positive emails. At one point I said to my husband, "They'd never be this positive if it was going to end up negatively," but alas it did. I think it's a process--they read it, their staff reads it, they all weigh in on whether or not its marketable. Just keep submitting. Better safe than sorry. Hope this helps and good, good luck. Try to be neutral until you actually sell the book. I know it's hard. I wish I could do it.

Anyone ever get a note (after submitting a full) saying that they are enjoying the book and will be in touch soon. It came a few days after I submitted and I'm wondering if its a form way of saying they received it... Or if I should be excited : )