But, script edits specifically, should give our story a thorough scrubbing for: plot, character development, pacing, word selection, dialogue, theme consistency, nuance, genre/market readiness, etc.Ĭarelessness is not the hill we want our script to die on. The biggest misconception is that professional edits are simply to make sure we don’t misspell or use the wrong variant of a word. To give our scripts the best chance, we should ensure we have a professionally-edited bio, synopsis and script. ![]() Where we need to place our emphasis is not simply submitting but having a submission, which for multiple reasons, stands out amongst the stampeding herd. What matters most in today’s literary climate is standing out.Īny one script submitted to a major publisher is competing with a waterfall of stories from around the world. Most of the publishers below can be approached via their website where you can submit your materials using a simple, online form. Ultimate Consequence: Some publishers will blindly reject submissions which do not adhere to their guidelines!Īccess is easy. Therefore, it’s in out best interest to honor the work we’ve done by submitting material the way that publisher wants to see it. ![]() These requests are often in place to make the process of reviewing your script or artwork smoother. Most publishers take the time to make the submission guidelines on their website concise and straightforward. When we don’t take the time to read what the publisher at hand wants from us and how - it can speak to a lack of attention to detail. Yet, sometimes, publishers request things that other publishers do not - or want materials submitted in a certain way. ![]() Side Note: We will talk more in-depth about these three (often very misunderstood) items in an upcoming post. The vast majority of publishers and agencies will want to see three things: your bio, synopsis and full manuscript (if a picture book) or first 3 chapters (if a novel-length submission).
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