No More Rejections: 50 Secrets to Writing a Manuscript that Sells

No More Rejections, An Insider's Guide gives writers an inside look at the story fundamentals that readers and publishers are looking for. Orr provides many examples of manuscripts that have been rejected, and provides a clear demonstration of what doesn't work from an editor's point of view. The 50 essentials that Orr discusses will help writers think about what they need to do prior to writing and submitting their work so that it has the best chance possible of being published. These essentials range from knowing the characters to knowing the target audience. Beyond the issues of crafting a story that is engaging, this book forces writers to look at what elements need to be in their stories in order for editiors to want to read them and for readers to want to buy them. In addition to actual manuscript and story examples, Orr offers hands-on exercises that correspond with each chapter so that writers not only read about what they need to do, but are led through the process. Her keen insight into the writing and publishing business will help writers get attention from editiors instead of getting rejected.