Category Archives: Submitting a Manuscript
18 Tips for Writing a Successful Synopsis
Tell the whole story, leave no questions or secrets. Continue reading
Tips for Critiquing Another’s Work
A critique is an opinion based on your experiences, your knowledge, and your ideas of what you as both a writer and a reader like and don’t like. Continue reading
Tips for Writing your Bio
Your bio is an integral part of a book proposal, introducing you as a writer, and your talent and voice. Continue reading
Terms every Writer Needs to Know
Just as in any profession, writing has its own terminology and a beginning writer needs to know what these terms mean since ignorance of them can be costly. Continue reading
Creating a Non-Fiction Proposal
For a nonfiction book, you can develop and submit the proposal with a strong outline and a couple sample chapters, rather than write the complete book. Continue reading
Handling Rejection
Publishing is never a one-size-fits-all business. Rejection simply means the product you are selling wasn’t the right fit for the publisher. Continue reading
10 Tips for Working with an Editor
Working with an editor is a necessary part of a writing career and one which can make or break a writer. Continue reading
Tips for Writing a Successful Synopsis
The tone of the synopsis matches the story’s tone. Continue reading
Dealing with Rejection
Hemmingway got more rejection letters than me.
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How to Write a Book Proposal
A thorough, professional proposal will be your first and best opportunity to introduce yourself as a writer.
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