From Electric Lit:
Oh, rejection, rejection, wherefore art thou rejection? Deny my genius and refuse my praise?
Or if thou wilt, take all myself and I’ll no longer be a writer.
At the end of the day, all writers must ask themselves: to query or not to query?
You know what they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Dear Mr. Shakespeare,
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to consider Romeo and Juliet, I appreciate it, and apologies for taking so long to get back to you!
While at the beginning I was pulled into the story, which you did a nice job setting up, I had trouble staying connected with the main characters of Romeo and Juliet. I also got a bit lost during the infighting between the Montagues and Capulets. I was hoping for more of a focus on the love story, rather than the family drama.
Sincerely,
Romance Lover
Dear Will,
Thanks again for following up and giving me the chance to read your work. The dialogue is working really well in your writing, but even so, I only got through the first two acts before skipping to the end.
In your work, too much happens, too quickly. Also, Tybalt, Mercutio, and the main characters ALL die? It was too much for me, so I’m going to pass.
—Not a Fan
Hi Billy,
First, thank you for being patient with me while I took eighteen months to read your submission. Sorry for leaving you hanging!
I love the premise of this story and its unconventional take on marriage. There is also a lot to admire about your facility with language, especially the rhyme scheme, it’s impressive
Romeo is such a fun character, but he’s a little too conflicted for my taste, I mean he’s a lover and a murderer? I know he had his reasons, but still. However, I’m sure the right agent will connect with him on some level, keep the faith!
Kind regards,
In Your Corner
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