u/Author_writer_scribe

He loved them and ate a lot before I remembered he can't have avocado oil. What should I do? He is acting normal but had green sticky poop

For any author on submission, you should know that the publishing world is in distress and wait times for everything are so much longer. I had a call with my agent this morning, who told me not to compare my submission experience to past submission experiences or those of others even a few months ago.

Also, not all agents convey inconclusive positive information they receive from editors ("reading and enjoying!" "Still considering, ""taking to second reads"). Mine was only forwarding me the conclusive responses (passes).

Though it looks bleak and we whined a little bit, my agent eventually said, "Are you an author? Am I your agent? Then put your writing hat on and get to work!" And we're getting set to edit the next project.

Take care out there and carry on.

Does the original editor take any sort of risk in doing this? Or is it basically just a "better fit" situation? Will response times be longer? Can the publisher acquire the book without an acquisitions meeting?

I like my agent a lot both personally and professionally – they have done everything right. We've been on sub with a tight round of 10 editors who all responded positively to a verbal soft pitch. We have had three kind "liked it, didn't love it " rejections.

At this point though, I'm assuming this round is dead. I have completely given control to my agent for this project and will let them do whatever they think it takes to sell it, but I would prefer not to give them a second project if they don't sell the first.

On the other hand, I know how hard it is out there to get an agent (I'm on my second agent– first one was a disaster,), and I don't want to full on query. I have another highly successful agent waiting in the wings, and I was planning on letting this agent have a look at this new project before my agent.

My contract is incredibly strict, giving my current agent the right to represent all "future works" unless we officially part ways. So obviously I don't want my current agent to get involved with the new project yet.

Now my agent is asking questions about the new project. How do I handle all of this kindly, professionally, etc.? Please don't judge. I just want a book deal. As all the agents tell us, it's just business.