Straight Talk from the Editor, 18 Keys to a Rejection-Proof Submission

Amazon, 2006, Digital

Product Description

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 else under consideration. It could make the difference between getting a book contract or another rejection letter.

Product Details

Title: Straight Talk from the Editor, 18 Keys to a Rejection-Proof Submission
Sales Rank: 58519 in Books
Author: W. Terry Whalin
Publisher: Amazon, 2006-11-10, Digital, 22 pages

Customer Reviews

Worth the Money: If you want to hear an editor give you straight talk and learn how to proof your manuscript for an editor's eyes, don't miss this book. It's truly worth the money.
Barbara J. Robinson
Author/Educator/Freelance Writer
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Good Tips...Poor Spelling: Within the past 10 minutes, I bought, downloaded, and read Mr. Whalin's brief "book." (Ah, the blessings and rather frightening efficiency of modern technology!) As a freelance writer & editor, I was curious about his offerings. I do basically agree with most of the comments. I spent three years as an in-house editor for a book publisher, and let me tell you--there's a lot of dreck out… More reviews

a bit "duh": Maybe if you're a beginner who doesn't know the basic rules then this would be a great place to start. However most the information is very cliche' and obvious. At least it seems that way to me. … More reviews

The title is a bit misleading.: Of course, anyone exposed to 'the games publishers play' will realize that 'Rejection-Proof Submission' is an oxymoron.
There are six keys that tell you how you can guarantee rejection. Another section lists six reasons why manuscripts are rejected (business reasons). The last section lists six keys that identify steps you can take to enhance… More reviews

Not as helpful as I'd expected: This essay contained no great revelations, and little insight on the industry that I didn't already intuit. It clarified a few things about polishing manuscripts that I was unsure of, but otherwise, it wasn't the fantastic product that its reviews make it out to be. Worth the purchase price and a read, or two, but not exactly to be cherished by struggling writers. More reviews