Today we are finishing our super fun series about how to work with an editor. Kathi Lipp and her two experts, Mick Silva and Lyneta Smith are wrapping up the series today with the inside scoop on how to get noticed by an acquisitions editor. The series started with how to find the right editor for you, followed by what kind of editor do you need, and how much does an editor cost. In this episode about getting noticed by an acquisitions editor you will hear Mick and Lynetta’s best piece of advice and you will learn: 

• What are acquisitions editors looking for when they take on a book
• What makes it a compelling yes
• What are the three Cs editors are looking for
• How does a proposal set you up for success 
• What are acquisition editors’ pet peaves

 

 

 

Links and Resources:

Writing at The Red House

 

Lyneta Smith

 

Mick Silva

 

Curtain Call by Lyneta Smith

 

Zondervan Publishing

 

Wordcrafts Press

 

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Don't miss next week's episode to learn about acquisitions and the actual process of getting published.