Straight Talk from the Editor, 18 Keys to a Rejection-Proof Submission
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend It's rare for a writer to receive a reason for rejection. Often my rejection letter simply states, “We considered it and it's not right for us.” As a book acquisitions editor, I tell you six keys why book ideas are rejected, six keys to guarantee rejection then six keys to guarantee an editor's attention. Whether you use one or two or all six of these keys, I know it will make your pitch distinct from anything… Product details and pricing info |
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27 Customer Reviews Posted
- Worth much more than the price
- Terry Whalin knows the publishing industry. He's been on both sides of the editorial desk, has issued rejections and received rejections. And he knows what editors and agents are looking for in a book proposal. This Short is packed with helpful information, do's and dont's, and much hard-earned wisdom. If you're in the process of writing a book or even thinking about writing a book, sooner or later you'll have to write a book proposal. Get this Short. It will prove to be a valuable resource that you'll go back to time and again.
- 2006-11-21, 6 of 6 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Read This Before Sending Out That Proposal
- I've been a book doctor and reader for literary agents, editors and authors, and have seen many book proposals and manuscripts. Some were quite successful, but others were not so great. You can pay a lot of money to get a book proposal and manuscript ready for the market(sending out to editors,) or you can read this Short and get things right from the conceptual stage.
The author, who has worked all sides of the publishing desk, thoroughly covers the main reasons editors reject manuscripts. Publishing is highly relational--and it is important to make the right impressions. If this stops you from committing a fatal flaw for your own manuscript, then it is well worth it.In these 22-pages he includes some bonuses: links to other resources to speed your success. Don't hesitate to purchase this Short. I highly recommend it before you send out that query, book proposal or manuscript.
Whalin has also written the book, Book Proposals That $ell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success, in case you decide to go further into finding that successful formula. - 2006-11-20, 15 of 15 people found this review helpful, Rated:
