So, word on the street is that it’s not the best time of year to query lit agents. There’s a lot of stuff out there about the relatively relaxed atmosphere of the publishing community. In the summer (so it’s said) editors at the big houses work four and a half days during the week and take turns going on two week vacations.
So, is it the same with agents? Is it even true that editors have such a lax attitude in the summer? I know a lot of people save their vacation time for the summer, but I have a hard time believing that nothing gets done all summer. Is that wishful thinking?
Is there a way I could be a big house editor, but only in the summer? That sounds AWESOME! Four and half day work week? Taking turns on two week vacations? Getting PAID! Sa-Weet! By the way, it’s probably not a good yardstick, but look at everything I’ve done so far this summer, then ask yourself if you really have a hard time believing nothing gets done. I think you’ll find that no, it’s not hard to believe. Summer rules!