Hello fellow Author's,
I have a small publishing house inquiring about writing samples, and I need some insight as to:
* How long is a writing sample (pages?; paragraphs?; chapters?)
* What is the best material from ones book(s)/novels(s) as said samples (first 10-pages like in screenwriting?)
* Where do begin? Where do I end? (Should I cliff-hang the publisher's reader, leave them wanting more?)
Thanks in advance for your insight.
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Check out the company website and see if they have guidelines as to what they consider acceptable for a writing sample. 10,000 words tends to be the norm, and it's the first 10,000 they'll be most interested in I'd warrant.
Thank you, David.
Jeff:
Oddly there weren't/aren't, but I know a writer already with them and she clued me in to the requirements. Since then I have submitted some material.
you are looking for a relationship...
Roman:
I am looking for publisher, a relationship will form with the right person/people, I'm sure.