Wow, I didn't realize you offer manuscript and agent consultations, Heidi! And I totally agree with you about the need for a motherhood subcategory for parenting.
As far as I know, the "rising" section for the leaderboard simply keeps track of the paid growth of each platform. I know I have been #21 on the rising leaderboard, then sharply dropped to #58 within the same day. Most Substack experts, like Sarah Fay, are saying to ignore it. It can kinda play with your head (mine).
That said, this is an exciting post, and I'm grateful you mentioned me! I really am enjoying connecting with you.
YES! I have seven published books but am working on the seventh revision of my first memoir and CANNOT FIND ANY AGENT TO TAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve taken query-writing workshops, hired two consultants to help me revise my query letter, and I’ve pitched to 50 agents…NOTHING. I am so frustrated, Heidi.
Oh I hear you. The market is so tough right now and I have a couple friends writing memoir who have really struggled with selling their work. Keep going though. Your story is worth telling!!!
Wow, I didn't realize you offer manuscript and agent consultations, Heidi! And I totally agree with you about the need for a motherhood subcategory for parenting.
As far as I know, the "rising" section for the leaderboard simply keeps track of the paid growth of each platform. I know I have been #21 on the rising leaderboard, then sharply dropped to #58 within the same day. Most Substack experts, like Sarah Fay, are saying to ignore it. It can kinda play with your head (mine).
That said, this is an exciting post, and I'm grateful you mentioned me! I really am enjoying connecting with you.
I’m not going to take it too seriously but also happy to take any wins I can get! 😁Does that mean you’re working on a book??
YES! I have seven published books but am working on the seventh revision of my first memoir and CANNOT FIND ANY AGENT TO TAKE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve taken query-writing workshops, hired two consultants to help me revise my query letter, and I’ve pitched to 50 agents…NOTHING. I am so frustrated, Heidi.
Oh I hear you. The market is so tough right now and I have a couple friends writing memoir who have really struggled with selling their work. Keep going though. Your story is worth telling!!!
Thanks Heidi! I will keep plodding along..
Thanks so much for sharing my library post, and congrats on your milestone!
I just saw this too lol - it must be a new Substack thing? Nice!
I don’t totally understand what it means but it feels nice when there are so many other substacks out there!