Sentences with phrase «requesting editor and agent»

Not exact matches

Because the reality is that even though editors, publishers, and even agents might request high - concept stories, they are all hard - pressed to define the term themselves — thus the vague guidelines in submission requirements.

The ones with handwritten notes or encouragement to resubmit from editors and agents, and I had 7 full requests out at the time.

Whether you submit a query for critique or not, the discussion on what prompts an editor or agent to request more from an author, and what has them passes on a work will provide valuable insight into the mind a publishing professionals.

But from what your agent has requested I'd recommend that before sending anything back to him, you consider hiring a professional developmental editor to help you put together a proper proposal and, most importantly, to work with you on revising the manuscript to develop the narrative arc, your character and other elements as necessary to bring it to the level an agent and publisher would expect.

When an agent or editor requests your partial or full manuscript, it's nerve wracking to wait and wonder, day after day, if they're reading it and whether they like it.

Under Grace's tutelage, I have won or finaled in several prestigious writing contests, which resulted in agent and editor requests for my full manuscript.

The query letter has one purpose, and one purpose only: to seduce the agent or editor into reading or requesting your work.