I'm trying, I really am! But I keep finding myself re-reading and doing some small editing on my novel manuscript. I said I was going to leave it alone for a little bit, to gain some new perspective before I go and do the major editing/revisions. I found this great website called Agent Query with an awesome searchable database of literary agents. I found about seven I want to look into further. I know my manuscript is in no condition to go out just yet, so before I start querying I think I'm going to look into a few of the books each agent has sold to get a feel for the kind of writer they represent. Then I'll have a better idea of where I want to send queries when the novel's ready!
I do actually have some ideas that are finally taking shape in my head. I think I might be ready to start writing something else, or at least mapping a few things out, so that should keep me busy (and away from my novel draft for now!) for a little bit.
So anyway, all you writers out there need to visit Agent Query's website. And while you're there, join AQ Connect!
I hear you on trying to keep your fingers away from that keyboard. I keep tinkering, tinkering, tinkering. You'd think I'd be done by now...but there is always something that can be improved, made clearer, rearranged, etc. Good thing it is so much fun!
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