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Ever wonder why it’s so hard to get people to read your unpublished proof?

Ever wonder why it’s so hard to get people to read your unpublished proof?

By Meg Rosoff on 5 December 2011

Back in November, I received a proof copy of a first time novelist’s book, with the usual ecstatic letter.  I liked the first chapter, and agreed to read the whole novel.  Here’s what I emailed in response: From: Meg Rosoff Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 3:15 AM Hi XXXXX Thanks for sending XXXX book — I read [...]

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