Oh, forgot the definite ‘Hate List’ from Literary Agents and Publishers…

Don’t beg!

Don’t send photos of your children begging!

Don’t tell them your book is as good as J K Rowling

Definitely don’t tell them your book is better than J K Rowling

Cakes, flowers, the best whiskey or wine don’t work either

Your mother’s, sister, brother and cousins recommendations won’t help

Many don’t like prologues, but a few do

Description of the weather…uh, oh!

Opening line, ‘My name is…’

Any sleeping, waking, dreaming…uh, oooh!

Lots of description. There is showing and there is excruciating!

A cheesy hook

Flawless Heroines and Heroes

Oh, I forgot to mention, most of what you’re likely to submit! BUT, don’t give up, J K Rowling didn’t!

Good luck! Grit your teeth, bite down hard (not on an agent), and never give up! Those that persevere will succeed! Walt Disney did after approaching over two-hundred banks for a loan!