They're in the Mail. Update!

I have to say sending art samples sure can get you answers quicker than sending manuscripts and dummy books. Yeah, I know it's a lot quicker process looking at art than reading over manuscripts. But still, it's nice to know where you stand so quickly! Four weeks after mailing samples to Art Directors, here's they tally.



Mailed 35 packages.

So far have received 15 response cards back.

5 checked: We like your work and will keep you on file for future projects. Or Please continue to send samples!

5 checked: Sorry, we are not interested at this time.

5 checked: Your work is not right for our house.

Pretty even split. I'm very pleased with getting almost half of the response cards back already. I'm also very pleased with the positive comments, even on rejections. And I'm thrilled with some AD's asking me to continue sending samples and considering my work for future projects. All in all, it's awfully fun getting these back in the mail!

They're in the Mail!

My very first mass mailing to art directors went out to all the publishing houses on my wish list Saturday! After spending last week double checking all the publishers I've been researching and verifying addresses, art directors, and submission requirements, all my envelopes were stuffed, stamped, and mailed. Just in time to beat the postal rate increase. Funny thing is I had brought my prototype to the post office last week to make sure I had the right amount of postage. I was told it needed 63 cents. Well, I heard on the radio this morning that the new amount for a letter requiring an extra stamp actually decreased to 59 cents! Interesting how they didn't think of mentioning that when I was at the post office. Oh well, at least it gave me a deadline. And a deadline always makes me get things done.