Comments on: Needed: Professional Advice before the Query?

By: Jessica Barksdale Inclan

Jessica Barksdale Inclan — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:25:43 +0000

Hi, Suzanne–

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best,

By: suzanne

suzanne — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:50:33 +0000

Hi Jessica and Larramie,

Even two days later, I’m still in awe and thrilled by Jessica for supplying such a great answer, and for Larramie for supplying such a knowledgeable source. Thank you both!

And Jessica, I will be emailing you soon for follow up.

Thank you!

By: Jessica Barksdale Inclan

Jessica Barksdale Inclan — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:45:11 +0000

Hi, suzanne–

I am pretty sure that all our work needs that neutral eye, that gaze that is unattached, unbiased. And often, we have to pay people for such a gaze (think of a therapist! An editor is a book therapist).

Good luck with your novel.

Best,

By: suzanne

suzanne — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:15:38 +0000

Thank you Jessica and Larramie (for providing such talent for the answer!)! This is in line with how I feel. Because the book has evolved over such a long time, it would benefit from a neutral, but professional eye. I will definitely follow your advice! Thank you!