How to Get a Publisher: What Every Publisher is Looking for in a New Author

I just got an e-mail tonight from an acquisitions editor congratulating one of my clients, Bring Your Book to Life Program graduate Leslie Shapiro: The editorial board had approved her manuscript and they’d be sending a book contract shortly. One thing that struck me in this process was Leslie’s flexibility. When the editor suggested a title change, Leslie immediately let her know she was open to the experience and wisdom of the editor and the editorial board. Many authors feel understandably protective when it comes to changes to their book, but the truth is that a publisher has loads more[...]