The purpose of this form is to gather information and insights to help support one of your authors in their effort to submit their work to literary agents and publishers.  We sincerely appreciate any time and effort you put into this!

  • Please give this some careful thought, especially if it's more a hybrid type situation. (And don't be swayed by the author's opinion.)
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  • What do you admire most about this manuscript?
  • What, if anything, did you like least or find likely to present a challenge to successful publication?
  • Describe your position on this book's readiness to be shown to agents and publishers and the author's decision to start submitting.
  • If your answer to the above question is anything but "totally supportive," have you voiced your concerns about why it may not be ready to submit yet to the author?
  • Please write a one-sentence conceptual summary of the manuscript, highlighting whatever qualities or aspects you see as being the most compelling. (i.e. "a gritty crime thriller based on the murder of a wall street executive just moments before the 9/11 terrorist attacks.) It should be written with the intent of encouraging interest in the plot or topic without giving too much away plot away. We're looking for perspectives on how to draw attention to the big broad-stroke elements that might pique a reviewer’s interest.
  • Any ideas on successful books or authors this reminds you of for any reason?
  • How do you feel about the length of this book?
  • How do you feel about the title?
  • What single words or short phrases would you use to describe the manuscript if you were a literary agent representing this book and pitching it to a publisher?
  • Is there anything else you'd like considered as we help this author pitch the manuscript and prepare for submission?
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