u/Apprehensive-Storm95

I queried around 60 agents with my debut. That’s a lot of agents, i know, but I decided to just go for it. (It’s my third completed book, but it’s the first one I’ve submitted to agents as the first two completed manuscripts weren’t quite right.)

I started submitting about two weeks ago and I’ve had four rejections already. Three form rejections, one more personalised.

If you managed to get an agent, what was your timeline? How many rejections? How long until full requests / offer of representation? I only know people who got full manuscript requests within a week, offer of representation within two!

It’s so depressing!!! I need to distract myself but I can’t stop refreshing my emails!

I have been diagnosed with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (previously RA) and am getting a rituximab infusion soon for the first time.

I am feeling quite scared and really want to hear stories of those who made it into periods of remission? Anyone? What worked well?

Obviously I’m hopeful that rituximab might help me get there. But I don’t know if I’ll just have to take it forever (it works for me). I’m quite drug sensitive so i don’t know!

I know there’s no cure for these autoimmune diseases - but would love to hear about your stories of periods of remission!