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Avoiding Common Manuscript Pitfalls.
Many agents and editors rely on their experience and instinct and can tell within the first page whether or not a manuscript is worth reading further. Discuss the two rough categories of red flags: narrative or structural problems and surface-level errors that can lead to a make-or-break decision be...
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
Kanopy Streaming,
2016.
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Streaming video (Wentworth users only) |
| Local Note: | Kanopy |
| Summary: | Many agents and editors rely on their experience and instinct and can tell within the first page whether or not a manuscript is worth reading further. Discuss the two rough categories of red flags: narrative or structural problems and surface-level errors that can lead to a make-or-break decision before the second page. You'll also get invaluable tips on creating a strong opening, including the pivotal first sentence. |
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| Item Description: | In Process Record. Title from title frames. Film. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 29 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 00:28:11 |
| Language: | English. |
| Date/Time and Place of an Event Note: | Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2015. |