Category Archives: Submitting a Manuscript

18 Tips for Writing a Successful Synopsis

Tell the whole story, leave no questions or secrets. Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Tips for Writing a Successful Synopsis

The tone of the synopsis matches the story’s tone. Continue reading

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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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