1. Before You Do Anything2. Know What You're Selling3. The Query Letter4. The Synopsis5. Sample Chapters and Partials6. Finding the Right Agents7. Submitting Properly8. The Waiting (and What Comes Next)
Chapter 7 of 8
Submitting Properly
The mechanics of sending submissions and tracking them.
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Agents post submission guidelines for a reason. They're not suggestions. Sending the wrong file format, ignoring the word count limit on your pages, or using the wrong subject line are all ways to signal that you haven't done your research — and that's not a great way to start a relationship. The mechanics of submitting properly are not complicated, but they are important. This chapter covers what you need to know before you hit send.