Common Manuscript Mistakes - podcast

Lucy Silag speaks about her position with Penguin Random House and how she scouts talent through online manuscript postings. She advises authors to ensure manuscripts posted online are presentable. If a manuscript is too sloppy, editors will not keep reading. Any posted writing should be presented as a reflection of the author.

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Offline Eddie Robinson

I have been unable to view your DVD presentations. Disappointing. Can you help?
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Offline Weruschka Lourens

Thank you Lucy. Inspirational to know that my book is at least a hot topic currently! Ok so here I go pushing forward!
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Offline Chukwunyere Chukwu

Thanks, but what exactly does an editor looks at?
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Offline Muriel Vasconcellos

I believe there's no substitute for having other people look at your manuscript. I've been a full-time professional editor, writer, and translator for 40 years, and even so, when it came to writing my memoir, I hired a developmental editor who worked with me every step of the way. In addition, I hired three proofreaders at the end. The developmental editor was indispensable and the proofreaders all helped me to see ways in which I could improve my book. I couldn't have done it without them.
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Offline Anne Roddick

Thank you Lucy
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