Real Name: Sonny Long Gender: male Member Since: September 29, 2007 Last Signed In: September 05, 2008 Profile Views: 603 Blog Views: 1352 News about the case Waiting is the hardest part Slow and steady Self-publishing: Trials and triumphs Continuing the agent search At least it was quick Writer Beware Expanded outline, part 2 Expanded outline Electronic submissions September 07 October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 
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Studying the markets
As you study listings of potential publishers for your projects, one very important thing to look for is if that publisher even accepts submissions from unpublished writers. They'll tell you in no uncertain language if they do not. I don't know first-hand, but I have a feeling any submissions from writers who haven't been published or don't have an agent go straight into the trash. Study listings carefully, both for publishers and agents, and find the ones that best match your project. It takes some time and patience, but in the long run could very well be worth it. Keep writing. 2 comments from 2 users
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ALongLook
on Jul 21, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Thanks, and you are right. I have hundreds of rejection letters that someday I may use as wallpaper...when I make that one big sale! Thanks for the comment. posted by
Ziggy
on Jul 19, 2008 at 02:40 PM
I'm sure some publishing companies have a large dumpster in the back of the building. You are right on about studying the listings. It's definitely not a joyous occasion to get a reject letter for this (if they are cool enough to send you one). Make sure to follow their guidelines for submissions.
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