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Sally Windsor's avatar

Wow, Anna. Those mosquitoes swarming around your pink bike in the early hours. I see it so clearly! Tell me though, as although I ghosted a reality TV star’s book once, I’m unaware of the process - what does ‘submission’ mean in your terms?

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Anna Wharton's avatar

Submission is when your agent sends your proposal out to editors, that is ‘going on submission.’ There follows the nerve wracking eat your own head period of waiting for news. 😬

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Emma Simpson's avatar

‘Eat your own head’ 🤣🤣 made me laugh out loud. Yep, been there! 🥰

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Sally Windsor's avatar

Definitely sounds daunting. Nerves of steel required. Dig deep and keep the faith; I feel certain it’ll be worth it!

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Emma Simpson's avatar

What a gorgeous idea. As my plans are thwarted today due to a health dip I might treat myself to a cuppa and some time reading these from my blanket 💕

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Anna Wharton's avatar

Hope you’re feeling better, Emma, and our letters kept you company x

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