When submitting to an editor of a magazine or a book publisher, it is important to produce quality submissions to avoid an immediate rejection. When sending your manuscript, after ensuring it is ready, be sure to prepare a cover letter – even if you are submitting through electronic communication. The cover letter maintains a professionalContinueContinue reading “Q is for Quality Submissions”
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Ending the Story
What should be one of the most important parts of a story or book you’re working on? The ending. Many times, we can overlook the ending or not give it as much thought as the the plotting, editing or revising. But a good, solid ending may make or break your sale. You want that editorContinueContinue reading “Ending the Story”
Jen’s Writing Tips #2 – Come in With a Bang!
NO! Don’t do it!Okay, now that I have your attention, what were you thinking when you read that line above?No, what? Don’t do what? Why? What does that have to do with the title?When you approach an editor with your manuscript you want it to stand out above the others. Open with a bang toContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Writing Tips #2 – Come in With a Bang!”
Jen’s Writing Tips #1 Is the Manuscript Ready?
You finished that wonderful manuscript, the story you’ve been working relentlessly on for months. Before wrapping it up with a cover letter and submission package, be sure it’s really ready to be submitted to editors. Is it free from spelling and grammar errors? Is the format correct? Does it follow the Writer Guidelines? Is theContinueContinue reading “Jen’s Writing Tips #1 Is the Manuscript Ready?”
Jennifer Gladen 