The hardest part of this process has to be the wait before you receive responses from agents after sending out query letters. (readersfavorite.com)
I've been sending queries and networking now for almost two years and I'm beginning to get some positive responses from both agents and publishers. (alanrinzler.com)
Otherwise, you'll be pulling your hair out with boredom during those long periods of downtime as you wait on responses from your agent / editor / publisher. (rachelheldevans.com)