Ask An Agent! Part 2: How many rounds of submission does an agent go through before giving up on a manuscript? & What does an agent look for in an author besides good writing?

 

 

Agent Robin Mizell of Robin Mizell Ltd answers members' question about the querying process. See part 1 here and stay tuned for part 3 next Monday!

3. How many rounds of submission does an agent go through before giving up on a manuscript?
 
There are as many answers to your question as there are manuscripts being offered. Maybe the only accurate answer is until the agency's costs would be greater than any potential benefits. 
 
To some folks, "rounds of submission" can be mystifying jargon...