The Latest in the World of Pivot
So, the positive news is that my agent recently okayed all of the new revisions in Pivot and is sending it off to a selection of editors. What I am hoping this means is that I will know the fate of the book soon...ish?
For those who have lost track of where Pivot is at, the following happened:
1.) I worked on the book with the aid of a lawyer and entertainment manager.
2.) With the aid of the two people above, we were able to place Pivot with an agent.
3.) I did a revision with that agent, who recommended I split Pivot into two books, but I said that I would rather not do that. He respected this decision and went ahead and sent it out to editors.
4.) Editors suggested the same edits that he did - that is, to split Pivot into two books.
5.) Reading back over Pivot after taking a break, I could see why, and I agreed it needed to be split. I split it into two books and added about 90 pages to the first book, while also fixing some things that my agent pointed out.
6.) The agent read over everything, okayed the new version, and has sent it back off to editors.
7.) I am now appropriately terrified.
It would be impossible to convey the number and intensity of emotions I feel concerning all of this. I have worked very hard on the novel multiple times, and I am very satisfied where it is at. It is probably the most refined thing I have ever produced, and I feel for it because it is my baby. Am I terrified as to its fate? Yes. Am I excited? Yes. Am I exhausted? Yes. Am I ready for more? Yes. Do I still think my wildest dreams have come true? Yes. Am I still going to work hard for more? Yes.
I feel all of these things, and it has been very difficult to sit still during this process. It just means so much to me, and I often feel I am on a roller coaster ride of epic proportions.
In any case, that is where we are at. Keep me in your thoughts!
For those who have lost track of where Pivot is at, the following happened:
1.) I worked on the book with the aid of a lawyer and entertainment manager.
2.) With the aid of the two people above, we were able to place Pivot with an agent.
3.) I did a revision with that agent, who recommended I split Pivot into two books, but I said that I would rather not do that. He respected this decision and went ahead and sent it out to editors.
4.) Editors suggested the same edits that he did - that is, to split Pivot into two books.
5.) Reading back over Pivot after taking a break, I could see why, and I agreed it needed to be split. I split it into two books and added about 90 pages to the first book, while also fixing some things that my agent pointed out.
6.) The agent read over everything, okayed the new version, and has sent it back off to editors.
7.) I am now appropriately terrified.
It would be impossible to convey the number and intensity of emotions I feel concerning all of this. I have worked very hard on the novel multiple times, and I am very satisfied where it is at. It is probably the most refined thing I have ever produced, and I feel for it because it is my baby. Am I terrified as to its fate? Yes. Am I excited? Yes. Am I exhausted? Yes. Am I ready for more? Yes. Do I still think my wildest dreams have come true? Yes. Am I still going to work hard for more? Yes.
I feel all of these things, and it has been very difficult to sit still during this process. It just means so much to me, and I often feel I am on a roller coaster ride of epic proportions.
In any case, that is where we are at. Keep me in your thoughts!
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Aug 16, 2017 12:58PM
This is very exciting news! Every time I see the word "Goodreads" I think of you and Pivot because you are the author and Pivot is the book that got me onto the site. I look forward to every update and can not wait until the finished books are available. You can always know that you have fans out here rooting for you. Keep up the great work and thank you for doing it!
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Vincent wrote: "This is very exciting news! Every time I see the word "Goodreads" I think of you and Pivot because you are the author and Pivot is the book that got me onto the site. I look forward to every update..."Vincent, this means so much to me! The fact that you and other supportive fans are out there is so invigorating. I will keep you updated on how things progress, good or bad. Hoping for the best! So good to know I am not alone and also that I got you hooked on Goodreads! It's a great site!
This book has come a long way since I read it years ago. Congratulations. Any recent updates?
Karl wrote: "This book has come a long way since I read it years ago. Congratulations. Any recent updates?"Thank you for checking in, Karl! Yes, things have definitely been busy.
Still waiting on a response from an editor and preparing to send out a second round of submissions starting next year. One way or another, even if it means self-publishing again, it will get out there.
