An easy mistake to make

I really must start writing things down every time I want to remember something!

Last week I noticed that a small publisher was open for submissions. I'd just received my latest rejection but was in the 'what the heck' mood so checked it out. The publisher requested a synopsis but also, very helpfully, gave a link to a guide to writing a synopsis.

At first I thought, I don't need that, I already have a synopsis, but I had a quick glance at it and realised their main suggestion was something I hadn't included. So began rewriting my synopsis with that mind. But, if you remember, last week was quite hectic so I put it to one side to be completed at a later date.

That time is now. 

I reworked my synopsis then went back to the publisher's website to check details of How To Submit. Imagine my horror when, on Boldwood Books Submissions page, I read: Sorry, we are closed for submissions.

Oh no! I'd left it too late. But surely they hadn't closed it that quickly. I checked their Facebook page for the original notice but couldn't find any trace of it. That just wasn't good enough. I decided I'd write to them indignantly - no, politely and pleadingly, saying I'd been unable to get my submission in in time - I'd even explain why if they needed it - and could they possibly make an exception. It suddenly seemed dreadfully important that I got it to them.

I was halfway through my begging letter when it occurred to me that it might have been on Twitter that I read it. I zipped over there, searched for Boldwood, which came up along with links to Bloodhound Books.

Something ker-plinked in my brain. I clicked on the link to Bloodhound Books and, yes, there it was, the open for submissions notice. Not only that but for three days it was running a #pitchmad thingy.

Now, however it asked for a 100 word synopsis. I headed back to my now-amended synopsis and a drastic cutting-down entailed. Then before I could think about it or dither or regret it I sent it off.

Why do I do this to myself?

But Boldwood/Bloodhound, an easy mistake to make. Just glad I didn't fire off my begging email to the wrong people.