tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post908729976913966311..comments2023-12-15T23:36:01.113-06:00Comments on Joni's Muse ~ The Poet Within: Book Proposal vs. Manuscriptjonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03401569094090026684noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-19930939392248031672008-08-27T18:47:00.000-05:002008-08-27T18:47:00.000-05:00Hi Joni,For the first time writer, most publishers...Hi Joni,<BR/><BR/>For the first time writer, most publishers will not be interested in her novel unless it is FINISHED. This might not be true for an author who has multiple publications.<BR/><BR/>Why is this?<BR/><BR/>The first time writer is an unknown quantity, and the publisher/editor has no clue whether the author is capable or able to even complete the work.<BR/><BR/>As always the most important thing in submitting a manuscript is to follow the guidelines and submit your work to an appropriate publisher.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>JuneJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667593734893172308noreply@blogger.com