I agree there are some benefits in «free» feedback, but sometimes those sources don't push your manuscript to
the top of the slush pile.
Open Books is reaching out to authors who are not interested in clawing their way to
the top of the slush pile.
There is no reason why your writing, no matter how amazing it is, should rise to
the top of the slush pile.
Using Twitter drives them mad and guarantees your manuscript will end up in the bin rather than on
the top of the slush pile.
Let's say your baby jumped most of the hurdles and is near
the top of the slush pile.
Here's how you can move to
the top of the slush pile: