Someone you know has written a book—maybe you have yourself. You think the hard work's behind you; the unfortunate truth is that the hard work has just begun! Now you need to find an editor who's interested in the kind of book you've written, get his attention, make the connection that will let him see your work.The traditional model involves researching interested editors, searching books that were published a year ago or websites that might never have been updated. When you find an editor you think might be interested, you package up your manuscript and put it in the mail. Then you wait. And you wait. It could be months before you hear a thing.
And what you hear after those months often begins with "Sorry."
Helpful coaching from first readers
Creative Byline employs first readers, who have expertise in writing and publishing. They'll read your children's picture book or a synopsis, outline, and first three chapters of a longer work. And they'll give you (or your writing friend!) useful feedback that you can use to polish your work so you know that it's ready to be reviewed by an editor, who's a professional critic!
Target the editors you want
Editors from participating publishers (Dutton Children's Books, St. Martin's Press, Tor Forge, and more to come) tell Creative Byline—and participating writers—what they're looking for right now. Writers don't have to rely on outdated information. They don't have to take a shot in the dark and wait months to see if they've hit anything. Writers can search the Creative Byline editors to see who's interested in exactly what they've got.
Guaranteed connection to the editor you choose
When your project is ready, you can submit it to the editor you've chosen. Creative Byline guarantees that the project hasn't been reviewed within three weeks, you can choose another editor.
Discounted submissions for you and your friends
We're offering a one-time 50 percent discount on submissions for those of you who are writers—and Agents' friends who are writers. Use the "tell your friends" button to share the wealth! Here's all you do:
- Become a member (free during our beta period). It's quick!
- Upload a manuscript.
- During the checkout process enter KY5E28 in the promotion code box.
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