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Re: I guess there must be many of my pieces in such slush piles. But what's an

The Acquisition Editor is the first line of defense for publishers. The AE reads or not reads, the query letters, synopsis and perhaps a page or two to decide whether the work is within the publisher's marketing plan. If it passes muster - that is the one in several hundred, the AE will pass it along for further consideration within the editorial staff. Indie authors (who have taken advantage of the new revolution in publishing) eliminate this step. Other editoing functions, however, are assumed by Indie authors as essential for a quality read.

 

Ed P

posted by MedicineFlower on November 30, 2010 at 6:00 AM | link to this | reply

So that's where my manuscript is hiding out! lol I sent one in and never heard a word from the publisher! lol on me! sam 

posted by sam444 on November 30, 2010 at 5:10 AM | link to this | reply

I guess there must be many of my pieces in such slush piles. But what's an
Acquisition Editor?

posted by Straightforward on November 29, 2010 at 6:04 PM | link to this | reply