The Submissions Process, Part One

*Note: All this happened overa year ago. The novel being subbed was a YA Fantasy.

Day 1:

Senior Agent calls me to talk me through the subbing process. She has sent out the pitch to a few editors. She tells me the best thing to do now is to forget about being on sub and keep myself busy. “Okay,” I say with confidence. I know submissions usually take at least two to three months. I’m totes chill.

Like Tyrion, I know the way this game is played.

Day 3:

I’m still chill. This whole submission thing is...