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Lindsey Bryan's avatar

Thanks for writing the most entertaining querying story I think I’ve ever read! The italicized bits had me smiling the whole time 😄

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Jacob Souva's avatar

I had a lot of fun writing it! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!!

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Jackie Verbitski's avatar

'Taxidermy' about did me in. Thanks for the giggles and for sharing about your experience!

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Jacob Souva's avatar

Mission accomplished ✅ 😝

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Sam's avatar

Ahh fantastic in all aspects 🤩

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Jacob Souva's avatar

Thanks, Sam!

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Jennifer M Potter's avatar

That's quite the resume! Did you do all of that unagented or did you have one previously? I had an illustration agent but I left to focus on literary. I got my first agent through a big contest, so I'll be in the query trenches for the first time, soon.

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Jacob Souva's avatar

I was with an illustration agency before and got some experience and forward momentum before the moment I’m writing about here. Definitely helpful. Good luck in the trenches - although I bet you’ll find a home quickly!

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Jennifer M Potter's avatar

That makes sense. I first discovered your art through Folktale Week...was it 2021, 2022? And it was already super high-level then. And thanks! This'll definitely be an adventure outside of my comfort zone! XD

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Jacob Souva's avatar

Rooting you on!!! 💪

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Jennifer M Potter's avatar

Thank you thank you!

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Robyn Hepburn's avatar

Perfect timing, thank you. 😁 Valuable and encouraging advice.

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Rachel Michelle Wilson's avatar

Oh. my. goodness. This was pure gold. I laughed out loud multiple times. Now I'm glad I teased you a bit about already knowing the ending because that was such a great time. And also full of really good information for someone preparing for an agent. I loved it.

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Jacob Souva's avatar

I’m glad you did too! Was fun to write.

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Rachel Michelle Wilson's avatar

For the record, I loved the first one too and it was also well written -- hope you aren't actually being too hard on yourself, because your newsletter is amazing.

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Jacob Souva's avatar

Ha! No - I appreciate the idea! I sent part 1 to my agent and she said she can’t wait until part 2 to see what happens. It was a good unintentional setup.

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Rachel Michelle Wilson's avatar

Haha, I love that! And you made something so cool out of that set up

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Jeremy Ray Ross's avatar

very helpful, especially the fictional elements ;)

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Jacob Souva's avatar

Just keeping it real 😂

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Jdeebella's avatar

I love this!

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