Listen "048 - 4 Big Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected - Part 3"
Episode Synopsis
It's time for the third biggest reason manuscripts get declined by agents and editors and this is a BIG one. Manuscripts are turned down every day for the simple reason that they are just not ready. So, how do you know when your manuscript is ready to for publication, therefore ready for an agent's or editor's eyes? Katie Davis outlines the why and how of familiarizing yourself with the workings of the picture book industry, professional mistakes to avoid, and what to do with your manuscript before sending it to an agent. Have you listened to the first two episodes of 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscripts Get Rejected? Catch up here: 046 - 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscript Get Rejected Part 1 - Unoriginal Ideas 047 - 4 Biggest Reasons Manuscript Get Rejected Part 2 - Lack of Emotional Resonance Stay tuned! We wrap up this series with Part 4 in two weeks!
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