Ep 71 An Inspirational (and Hypocritical) Guide to Going on Submission

The time has come to dive into the submission process (cue terrified shrieks) on Write Where it Hurts, from the nuts and bolts of sub strategy, responses, and acquisition, to how we handle it all without melting into devastated puddles. Eva celebrates some BIG news, and Katryn has an embarrassment of metaphors for going on sub. Sources: Celebrate with us! Eva’s book, I’m Gonna Get You Back, is a JLG Gold Standard selection! We talk a little about the current market and editors being stretched thin. Read a real editor’s take on why ghosting might happen when it comes to submission. Katryn talks about the hidden and heroic efforts of editorial and marketing teams that happens behind the scenes-here’s her source from PR professional Kathleen SchmidtKeep an eye on Kristin Dwyer’s page if you’re interested in the popular “Breaking the Story” retreat Watch this only if you want to see an ICE agent humiliated repeatedly