Except for I love you, there may be no sweeter words than "Send Complete Manuscript!" That usually, but not always, means a publisher is very interested in our work.
Yes, there are still some publishers---and some good ones, too---who will talk directly to writers without going through an agent. My husband and I---who write young adult novels together---received those sweet words yesterday.
Even better, we didn't even have to print it out, address it, or pay to mail it. "E-mail it in Word," the message said. Can't get better than that.
With sweaty palms and shaking legs, I went through the manuscript one more time, just to make sure we hadn't missed any typos or written any really silly sentences. Then I punched it up and sent it into cyberspace, along with a couple of thousand angels and a prayer.
As sweet as those three words are, Sending a Contract, might be even sweeter! Stay tuned to see if it's a hit or a miss.
Keep on writing, reading, and living well!
Best,
Carolyn
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Best of luck, Carolyn. Jer
Best of luck. That is VERY exciting!
Completely naive question: What exactly is a complete manuscript? Does this mean just the words double-spaced in Word or does this mean a layout with hold-me-over images/illustrations?
Hi Suz,
Complete m.s. is every word double-spaced. Unless it's a picture book or related effort, which mine aren't. Although I do know that what used to be called comic books, are very hot. But I can't draw people, so that's out for me.
Wonder why you're asking and how on earth you found me anyway.
All Best,
Carolyn
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