Will your friends like what you’ve written?
That's a healthy way to look at it, and a great way to protect our fragile egos! But there's also another reason they might not accept a ms. They may love it but perhaps they've already got an author with a similar vibe, etc.
Yes, and just like an art gallery, not to have competing artists.
Btw, your book was just delivered like two minutes ago!! It's amazing, well done you! 😍
That's a healthy way to look at it, and a great way to protect our fragile egos! But there's also another reason they might not accept a ms. They may love it but perhaps they've already got an author with a similar vibe, etc.
Yes, and just like an art gallery, not to have competing artists.
Btw, your book was just delivered like two minutes ago!! It's amazing, well done you! 😍