Mackenzie Walton

Just a reminder that if your book is accepted, withdraw the submission from other publishers/agents ASAP. #pubtip

Authors: Always make sure the manuscript you're submitting is the most complete and polished version you have. No comments in the document, no Track Changes. (It happens more often than you think.) #pubtip

When submitting a manuscript that's part of an existing series or has strong ties to a book published elsewhere, make sure to mention it in your query. That way we have all the pertinent info up front when putting together an editing/marketing strategy. #submissions #pubtip

A rejection doesn’t necessarily mean the reviewing editor disliked the manuscript. A lot of factors come into deciding what to publish, including the publisher’s current list and market trends. #pubtip

Just a reminder that world-building is something you should pay attention to in all fiction, including contemporary. Everyone experiences life differently—give me an idea of characters' home, culture, inner world, etc. #pubtip #submissions

When including a synopsis, don't end it on a cliffhanger, a will they/won't they question, etc. Editors and agents are looking for a straightforward summary of the book, including the ending. #pubtip