Last month I covered what to include in terms of your material when submitting to agents. This month, I’m focusing on how to chase up those submissions.
I think it’s a good idea to submit to three to six agents at a time. A waiting time of up to three months is normal but you could give a nudge six weeks in to check that they received it and if they need more time, or anything further from you. I’d recommend two rounds of submitting – a maximum of twelve agents – which is a solid testing platform for your book. Is your book attracting interest? If not, question if it is ready to submit and if there is something that needs tweaking or rethinking.