What Agents and Editors Look for in a Manuscript

Categories: Agents | Editors | Manuscripts | Publishing | Query

Denise Dietz, Evan Gregory, Jill Marr, Judy Shepard, Martin Shepard, and Sarah Dimick share what agents and editors look for in a manuscript. They offer insider insight into queries, submissions, and how writers can stand out in a competitive publishing landscape.

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