I appreciate all the info. I just wish there was some way I could manage a perfect pitch and come off smooth and sophisticated (don't we all?), because I speak/behave differently from the way I write. Too many bad habits ingrained from working with gamers. I get nervous about writing query letters, too, but the pressure is less when I don't have to worry about impressing someone in person. I hadn't even realized that index cards were an option. Until you mentioned that, I was freaked out about having to memorize something in order to not sound like a dork, and then forgetting my lines due to nerves. I actually did a practice pitch in front of some classmates at the Odyssey Writing Workshop ... I'm sure I gave everyone a good idea of how NOT to pitch!
I don't think you should worry about being smooth and sophisticated -- editors just wanna party! Seriously, we are a very relaxed bunch. And the editor who rejects your book because you were nervous is probably not the one you want to work with anyway, right?
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Ack! The pressure!
Date: 2006-02-25 05:44 am (UTC)~Abby Goldsmith
Re: Ack! The pressure!
Date: 2006-02-25 02:36 pm (UTC)