Author Challenge
A nonfiction author wanted traditional publishing but struggled with where to send her manuscript. She was concerned about wasting time on non-serious or vanity publishers.
Write Right’s Intervention
Write Right developed a step-by-step submission plan:
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Identify 12 credible imprints that aligned with her genre and audience.
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Prepare clean, professional proposals, synopses, and manuscripts for each submission.
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Implement batch submission strategy, sending to 6–8 publishers at a time to increase chances of response while keeping follow-up manageable.
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Ensure compliance with submission windows, simultaneous submission policies, and email etiquette.
Outcome
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Three imprints requested partial reads, demonstrating that targeted submissions and credibility-building work.
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One publisher extended a formal offer within nine weeks.
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The author avoided wasting time and money while achieving measurable results.
Lesson: Targeted submissions combined with professional preparation, as guided by Write Right, significantly improve the likelihood of receiving offers from credible publishers.
