How long Agent takes to reply?

by Zohaib Ahmed
3rd November 2012

how long agent take to reply?

i have submitted my work to more than 20 agents and got 3 sweet rejections in 2days and now after 9days no one is replying

its kinda frustrating

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Usually they will say on their website somewhere amongst their submission guidelines how long to expect to wait. Typically anywhere from 6 - 8 weeks, even more if they are particularly swamped. I am still waiting after six weeks since my last submission. It is frustrating, especially when they don't acknowledge receipt, even as in my case when submitted by email. An automated reply doesn't cost anything. In the mean time, best get on with your next book ;)

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