How do you know when it's time to move on from a beloved manuscript?
http://www.publishingcrawl.com/2016/08/22/when-to-put-the-baby-your-book-to-bed/
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After an editor says he/she wants to publish your book, it still has to be approved by other editors and the acquisitions committee.
http://project-middle-grade-mayhem.blogspot.com/2016/07/it-only-takes-one-yesor-does-it-by-joy.html?spref=fb&m=1
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How long does it take to sell your first novel?
http://www.jimchines.com/2010/03/survey-results/
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How much do the sales of a previous book impact your ability to get your next book published.
http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2016/06/more-on-sales-figures-on-your-permanent.html
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There are no hidden secrets to the submission process--editors and agents are clear about what they want and how they want it.
http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2016/05/there-are-no-hidden-secrets-with.html
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If you're planning to query agents, should you be also be submitting to editors?
http://sally-apokedak.com/2015/03/31/should-i-sub-to-editors-first/
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Your email query letter should not be formatting the same way as a snail mail one.
http://querytracker.blogspot.com/2014/09/formatting-email-query-letters.html
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When you're trying to catch the interest of an agent or editor, it often helps to compare your book to published titles.
http://www.rachellegardner.com/finding-comparable-books/
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Before submitting, it's worth researching the types of books your publisher of choice is bringing out.
http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2015/12/researching-trends-in-your-publisher-of.html
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Whether it's for your query letter or promoting your book, you want to have a good author bio.
http://buildbookbuzz.com/author-bio-mistakes/
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Here's some advice as you set out on your journey to publication.
http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2015/12/ten-things-debut-author-kim-savage.html#.VmIUmHarRlY
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Make sure you follow these important steps before hitting "send."
http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2015/11/important-steps-before-submitting-to.html
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Learn from a debut author what mistakes to avoid on your way to being published.
http://writersinthestormblog.com/2015/09/7-mistakes-i-made-on-the-way-to-a-publishing-contract/
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What is appropriate to do when you've waited and waited and haven't heard back from an editor or agent?
https://elizabeth-law.squarespace.com/blog/2014/9/30/the-art-of-following-up-5-things-to-do-when-you-havent-heard-back-from-an-editor-or-agent
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Find out what specific types of manuscripts individual editors and agents are looking for.
http://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/
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Before you hit "send" or mail the envelope, here are some last minute things to check about your submission.
http://writersinthestormblog.com/2014/07/submission-tip-checklist-double-check-these-16-things-before-sending-your-book-out/
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When you're asked to submit another manuscript, don't feel like you have to wait a long time before doing so.
https://medium.com/@kelliagodon/submit-like-a-man-how-women-writers-can-become-more-successful-9031ffc6043a
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You shouldn't write to a trend, but if you have a manuscript with a currently popular topic, now might be the time to submit it.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/childrens-announcements/article/66587-what-to-expect-when-you-re-expecting-ya.html
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What do you need to do to your manuscript to get it past the publishing gatekeepers?
http://www.literaryrambles.com/2015/05/donna-galanti-guest-post-and-joshua-and.html
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Here are some way to almost guarantee that an agent or editor will reject your manuscript.
http://annerallen.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-to-guarantee-rejection-top-10-ways.html
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Manuscripts are rejected for many reasons, often not related to the quality of the writing.
http://annerallen.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-10-real-reasons-your-book-was.html
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On your path to publication, you'll hear a lot of advice you should just ignore.
http://annerallen.blogspot.com/2014/02/six-more-pieces-of-bad-advice-for.html
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You're finished and polished your manuscript, so now it's time to submit.
http://www.kidlit411.com/2014/01/kidlit411-submission-how-to.html
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Agents work carefully to create a list of where they will send your book.
http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2011/02/crafting-editor-submission-list.html
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Chronicle Books gives advice for writers new to the children's book business.
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/blog/2014/12/17/so-youve-written-a-childrens-book-now-what/
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