So the manuscript is finished, now what? Let's do a checklist before we submit the book to a publisher.
- Is the manuscript completely finished? Don't send a manuscript to a publisher that still needs work. My advice is to complete your manuscript first before you decide to submit.
- Have you decided on the packages your manuscript will need?
- Have you decided if you are going to publisher your book with a POD Publisher or Traditional Publisher?
- Is your proposal complete?
- Did you type up a query letter?
- Is the manuscript in the form that was asked by the publisher or editor?
- Have you conducted a synopsis and author bio?
- Some publishers ask for a marketing plan. Did you conduct a marketing plan?
- Did you get and pay for a SASE?
- Did you complete your chapter outline?
- Is your title page formatted correctly?
- Have you re-read this list and double checked everything you are about to send?
Double check everything. Make sure manuscripts are submitted the way the publishers asks. Make sure the proposal is submitted the way the publisher asks. Be sure that all of your contact info is correct so the publisher can get in contact with you concerning their decision.
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Signing Off,
Dominique Watson
