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In Alison Hill's "I'm a Writer Who Hates Pitching," freelance writer Mark Cantrell recommends what practice in order to receive a publication in a reasonable amount of time? Choose all that apply.
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leveraging research by rewriting a piece for a slightly different market
using simultaneous submissions
using email rather than postal mail in order to submit manuscripts
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Review the Module Two resources for important information on pitches
stion 2
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The "language writers use to effectively sell the idea of a creative work" is known as what? Select one.
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manuscript
pitch
preface
synopsis
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stion 3
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What is a publishing company? Select one.
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an individual who represents authors and their works to publishing companies
the entity who makes sure a manuscript meets a certain quality standard
the person typically responsible for representing an author to an editor
a business that invests in publishing and distributing books
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You've finished writing a poetry manuscript. The manuscript is
very specific: the poems are modern retellings of Appalachian folklore. Which publishing option would be best for your manuscript? Select all that apply.
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An independent press that publishes fewer than 10 books per year
Submitting the manuscript to a New York publisher without querying an agent
Querying agents who can read the manuscript, understand its potential, and if they select the manuscript, mark
New York publishers such as Simon & Schuster
A university press that focuses on Appalachian history and culture
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Review resources in Module Two to learn who in the industry can best help you to share your work.
stion 5
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According to Alison Hill in "I'm a Writer Who Hates Pitching" from Writer's Market, the most important thing, per her interview with journalist Mike Sager, in the writing business is:
Select one.
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One's networking connections
One's laptop
One's attitude
Receiving $1/word assignments from magazines
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Consider this scenario and choose the best answer: You've written a novel addressing the discrimination LGBTQ+ youths face in high school. The themes in your novel correlate to current events the wider public sees in the news. Which of the
following might you consider in order to publish your novel and receive the most visibility? Select one.
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Self-publishing
Submitting the manuscript to a small independent press that publishes only five books per year
Submitting the manuscript to a New York publisher such as Penguin/Random House without an agent
Querying agents who can read the manuscript, understand its potential, and if they select the manuscript, mark
New York publishers such as Simon & Schuster
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stion 2
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In the article "Diversity in Publishing: Who Gets to Tell What Stories?" What is the ultimate step toward equity?
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publishing diverse fiction
publishing more poetry
only publishing screenplays
publishing the classics
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stion 3
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In traditional publishing, who provides orders to distributors to
ship books to retailers, wholesalers, and other parties?
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The Printing Team
Production Editors
Sales and Marketing Personnel
The Author
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Review the Module Two resources for detailed information about roles in the publishing process and ecosystem.
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stion 4
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What is a literary agent's role? Select one.
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Making sure the manuscript meets a certain quality standard
Representing authors and their works to publishing companies
Reviewing manuscripts for publishing companies
Working specifically with unrepresented authors who want a publisher
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What is an editor's role? Select one.
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Receiving a commission or a percentage of book royalties for finding the author a publishing house.
Creating a book jacket and exhaustively promoting an author's work on social media
Finding new authors and selling their books to publishing houses.
Reviewing manuscripts submitted to the publishing companies.
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