Sentences with phrase «nonfiction manuscripts when»

Sometime during the 1990s, agents and publishers began rejecting nonfiction book proposals and nonfiction manuscripts when the author lacked a «platform.»

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When I get a high volume nonfiction book manuscripts to critique or edit (usually upwards of 80,000), I can almost bet that I'll find a lot of overused examples and stories.

As a side note, I should mention that nonfiction authors do not need to have a full manuscript ready when it comes time to pitch agents and editors.