There, see? Yessterday we accused him of opening her mail. He didn’t – exactly. And it was sweet of him. She needs an agent. Most publishers don’t even bother to open self-submitted work.
It depends on the publisher. There was a time when they all returned manuscripts, but now you should contact the publisher or check their submission guidelines online before submitting. Some will warn you that they do not return unsolicited manuscripts unless accompanied by a SASE. Some will tell you that they do not read or return unsolicited material. It’s a tough business.
Nearly all submissions are done electronically these days. When hard copy ms were submitted you had the option to also send self addressed, postage paid packaging for the return or just a self addressed envelope for your rejection/acceptance to come in. Very few agents will rep children’s picture books because the payout is so small. 15% of just a little bit is a really little bit.
Dani Rice about 11 years ago
There, see? Yessterday we accused him of opening her mail. He didn’t – exactly. And it was sweet of him. She needs an agent. Most publishers don’t even bother to open self-submitted work.
cameron.hall about 11 years ago
Actually, rejections include the manuscript being returned so these should be large envelopes!
harlique about 11 years ago
It depends on the publisher. There was a time when they all returned manuscripts, but now you should contact the publisher or check their submission guidelines online before submitting. Some will warn you that they do not return unsolicited manuscripts unless accompanied by a SASE. Some will tell you that they do not read or return unsolicited material. It’s a tough business.
delcain about 11 years ago
Nearly all submissions are done electronically these days. When hard copy ms were submitted you had the option to also send self addressed, postage paid packaging for the return or just a self addressed envelope for your rejection/acceptance to come in. Very few agents will rep children’s picture books because the payout is so small. 15% of just a little bit is a really little bit.