Stephen King once wrote that he had a nail above his bed on which he placed all of his rejection letters. The pile got so big that eventually the nail pulled itself out of the wall. Rejection is commonplace for all writers who seek publication. And it is no surprise that publishers are equally tired of reading so many manuscripts worthy of ending up on the rejection pile.
Noah Lukeman is not a writer, he?s an agent. He deals with his clients? rejection on a daily basis. To help them out, and to no doubt save himself some time, Lukeman created The First Five Pages: A Writer?s Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile. This is your how-to guide to keep the publishers happy and give your work the notice it deserves.
Aims
?How much is your time worth? $5 an hour? $10? $20? $100? How many hundreds of hours did you invest in the writing of your book? So, in this light, how much did it cost you to write your manuscript? Probably in the hundreds of thousands of dollars!?
With that kind of investment in your pages, wouldn?t it be great to have a guide to give your work the respect it deserves? The First Five Pages is that guide! This book is chock-full of practical advice that every writer needs and should follow before submitting their manuscript for publication.
Pros vs Cons
With tons of practical advice beginning as early as the first page, Lukeman enshrouds you with advice from the realities of the publishing world. The First Five Pages reads as much like a survival guide as a textbook. Divided with headings, examples, and end-of-chapter exercises, this book works as an easily accessible reference during your final edit.
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PI Scale*
* Since most writer?s guides vary in a range from practical advice to inspirational wisdom, I have developed the Practical/Inspirational (PI) scale. I feel these qualities rank on a continuum rather than exist exclusively. While a book may certainly have both qualities, the included graphic is meant to illustrate where I personally rate this book on the Practical/Inspirational continuum.
The First Five Pages is overflowing with practical advice. From editing your grammar, to crafting the best dialogue, to the ideal submission process, Lukeman wants to give you the advantage over the rejection process. His advice covers a broad range of areas you may not even think of. This is definitely a guide to review before sending your work out the door.
Conclusion
The First Five Pages is perfect for beginning writers, writing students, those seeking out publication, and anyone who has felt the bitter sting of rejection. Literary agent, Noah Lukeman, wants to read good, publish-ready material, and he has provided a guide to make that possible.
Stay tuned as next time I?ll find inspiration on my eBook Reader from a variety of authors with Write Good or Die.
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Do you know any other books that get your work ready for submission? Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below!
Between his job as a video editor and his hobby as a digital creative, Eric Kuentz thrives on the continuous quest for self-improvement.
Source: http://www.fuelyourwriting.com/get-your-manuscript-publisher-proof-with-the-first-five-pages/
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