If there is a typo in your book proposal, it belongs in the slush pile. If there is more than one typo in your book proposal, it belongs in the trash can.
Put your best foot forward! First impressions are everything in publishing.
P.S. When I have a difficult author, I look back at his proposal and wonder what Acquisitions was thinking. Acquisitions editors cultivate relationships. They are good at socializing. I credit them with having foresight into whether a concept (not the actual product) will sell. However, I don't think they take into consideration how well a new author will perform when the demands are high.
Put your best foot forward! First impressions are everything in publishing.
P.S. When I have a difficult author, I look back at his proposal and wonder what Acquisitions was thinking. Acquisitions editors cultivate relationships. They are good at socializing. I credit them with having foresight into whether a concept (not the actual product) will sell. However, I don't think they take into consideration how well a new author will perform when the demands are high.
Tough cookie!
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