So don't agents even bother to send out rejections anymore?

[phospherescent]

My first novel was rejected umpteen times so I wrote a second one.

However, at least with my first novel, most agents replied. So you at least knew they'd received your manuscript/looked at it.

With my second novel, no agent has even replied. I sent out my manuscript months ago. I've emailed some of them, politely checking if they've received it. Nothing.

It was obviously disheartening that my first novel failed but I understood I needed to improve. I really do believe my second novel is better. I'm not expecting a publishing deal just to fall on my lap but I at least expect some kind of reply. Even just a standard one line rejection so you know to move on.

I think it's rude.

Thanks Get I did manage to find some time to write. Determination and Netflix are brilliant tools for the holidays! You're right if I'm ever lucky enough to be successful I'd need to manage, so even if all I do is write notes in my pad while on the loo I'm attempting to do something constructive every day.

Good work chuck.

My rule has always been that each day I must do something to move my project(s) along and do something to get the project(s) to a larger audience.

Some days that will mean hours of time at the PC, but sometimes it will a a few pitiful notes in my phone.

Deadlines are your friend. Impose them.