Recently, I received this question from a reader: After reading your Ten Tips to Impress an Acquisition Editor, I have a question: My question centers on what an acquisition editor expects when he or she receives a manuscript. I understand that if I was submitting a book to an agent or publisher that they would … Read more
The last post covered ten tips to impress an acquisitions editor. Now, you have the assignment for a magazine article or your book has been accepted for publication. The following ten tips will help you impress the editor for the project. Meet deadlines—submitting work early is even better. Self-edit—give the editor the cleanest manuscript you can … Read more
Writers who are submitting work to magazine or book publishers want to make a good impression from the first contact. These ten tips will help you do just that. Target the market—make sure your work is a good fit with the publisher. Know the editor—verify her name and spell it correctly. Follow submission guidelines—your work … Read more
Some writers hesitate to admit they need the help of an editor because they think it reflects negatively on their writing ability. “A good writer shouldn’t need an editor,” they think. Aspiring writers hoping to have their stories or articles published may think editing is the job of the publisher’s editorial staff. Businesspeople preparing proposals, manuals, … Read more