I hear many authors bemoaning the fat that they are collecting nothing but piles of form rejections. They wonder why this could be. Sometimes they blame the publishing industry.
So I thought I’d share with you my three point checklist – three elements your submission has to have if it’s going to stand out from the slushpile. Of course there’s more to it than just these – but it’s a starting point.
And be honest with yourself, you may think you meet all three – but do you really?
1. Voice: V...
Published on October 14, 2013 01:00