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... say that much of what they receive is “ dull , dull , dull . ” Lionel A. Atwill , editor of Adirondack Life ( New York ) says that manuscripts are often poorly researched , facts not substantiated and limited references used ; like many ...
... say that much of what they receive is “ dull , dull , dull . ” Lionel A. Atwill , editor of Adirondack Life ( New York ) says that manuscripts are often poorly researched , facts not substantiated and limited references used ; like many ...
Page 119
... says “ not interested , " try the next publisher on your list . If a dozen say no , you may not have a marketable idea at this time . But when a publisher says , “ Let's see the rest of the book , " you have a worthwhile incentive for ...
... says “ not interested , " try the next publisher on your list . If a dozen say no , you may not have a marketable idea at this time . But when a publisher says , “ Let's see the rest of the book , " you have a worthwhile incentive for ...
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... says that for him the attraction of the writing of the historical novel rather than a true biography is that one can be as careful as the historian in research and factual detail , yet assume the right to rearrange events and even to ...
... says that for him the attraction of the writing of the historical novel rather than a true biography is that one can be as careful as the historian in research and factual detail , yet assume the right to rearrange events and even to ...
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