Differences Between Querying and Submissions

You may or may not know by now that Air Pirates is out there on submission. Meaning honest to God editors are reading it. Submitting to editors this way is very similar to querying, but there are some differences I've noticed.



Disclaimer: This is based on my limited submissions experience so far. Your mileage may vary.



DIFFERENCE #1: Responses. I get them.

For better or worse, "no response means no" seems to be more and more common among agents. But on submissions, so far I get answers. Eve...