Straight Talk from the Editor, 18 Keys to a Rejection-Proof Submission | 
| Author: W. Terry Whalin
Publisher: Amazon
Category: Book
Buy New: $0.49
Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 212191
Media: Digital
Pages: 22
ASIN: B000KHX8S4
Publication Date: November 10, 2006
Availability: Available for download now
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Product Description
It's rare for a writer to receive a reason for rejection. Often my rejection letter simply states, “We considered it and it's not right for us.” As a book acquisitions editor, I tell you six keys why book ideas are rejected, six keys to guarantee rejection then six keys to guarantee an editor's attention. Whether you use one or two or all six of these keys, I know it will make your pitch distinct from anything else under consideration. It could make the difference between getting a book contract or another rejection letter.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 Worth the Money June 24, 2008
Scott Robinson (Tropical Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you want to hear an editor give you straight talk and learn how to proof your manuscript for an editor's eyes, don't miss this book. It's truly worth the money.
Barbara J. Robinson
Author/Educator/Freelance Writer
http://barbarajrobinson.blogspot.com/
 Good Tips...Poor Spelling February 18, 2008
Desert_Gal (Utah)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Within the past 10 minutes, I bought, downloaded, and read Mr. Whalin's brief "book." (Ah, the blessings and rather frightening efficiency of modern technology!) As a freelance writer & editor, I was curious about his offerings. I do basically agree with most of the comments. I spent three years as an in-house editor for a book publisher, and let me tell you--there's a lot of dreck out there, sadly enough. Mostly the dreck comes in the form of people not performing the simple task of looking up information, such as the correct spelling of the editor's name, what the publisher is looking for, etc.; including typos in their manuscript; a lack of willingness or even understanding that they need to be their own sales force, and so on. So bravo to Mr. Whalin for pointing out these seemingly trivial but, trust me, really important points!
My only complaint is that Mr. Whalin or his editor did NOT proofread this book! I found glaring typos, including "ease-dropped" for "eaves-dropped," the sentence "a project which another publisher had just been released as a printed book" (what was released--the project or the publisher?), "tender" for "tinder," etc. Really, Mr. Whalin. You cannot thoroughly decry amateurish submissions if your own little book of guidelines contains the same errors! I sometimes despair over the fate of the English language.
But anyway. Overall, this little book(let) contains good advice, has a good price, and is a quick read that is to the point. I recommend it. Happy writing & publishing!
 a bit "duh" December 29, 2007
Dori Herndon (Shreveport, LA United States)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Maybe if you're a beginner who doesn't know the basic rules then this would be a great place to start. However most the information is very cliche' and obvious. At least it seems that way to me.
The title is a bit misleading. July 4, 2007
Donald J. Parker (Seattle, WA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Of course, anyone exposed to 'the games publishers play' will realize that 'Rejection-Proof Submission' is an oxymoron.
There are six keys that tell you how you can guarantee rejection. Another section lists six reasons why manuscripts are rejected (business reasons). The last section lists six keys that identify steps you can take to enhance your chances of getting the editor's attention, allowing him to make a better pitch to the powerbrokers. Four of the six deal with marketing.
There are some eye-opening statistics in this to give you an idea what your competing against. It's worth the read and the 49 cents, but please don't buy it with the expectation this will allow you to garner a contract, unless you already have most of your ducks lined up and just need a clue on selling the editor.
 Not as helpful as I'd expected May 14, 2007
Katharine Coldiron (Maryland, USA)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This essay contained no great revelations, and little insight on the industry that I didn't already intuit. It clarified a few things about polishing manuscripts that I was unsure of, but otherwise, it wasn't the fantastic product that its reviews make it out to be. Worth the purchase price and a read, or two, but not exactly to be cherished by struggling writers.
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