I know with non-ficton book you can simply send a proposal.
Can you send a query to an agent regarding an incomplete fiction manuscript?
Thanks!
Can you send a query to an agent regarding an incomplete fiction manuscript?
Thanks!
Unfinished Novels
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I believe I've only seen one small press that allows this tactic, and I forgot where. It is really not a good idea, unless you are sooooo close to the end that if you do get a request for a partial, you'll be able to nail that sucker by the time a full is requested.
The overall wisdom dictates--finish it. If you need advice or comments on what you have so far, seek out betas or a critique group for this.
Good luck, and welcome to AW.
Tri
The overall wisdom dictates--finish it. If you need advice or comments on what you have so far, seek out betas or a critique group for this.
Good luck, and welcome to AW.
Tri
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A new fiction writer needs to prove not just that s/he can write well, but that s/he can finish.
Finish your ms., polish it, and then query.
- Victoria
Finish your ms., polish it, and then query.
- Victoria
I've heard more than one agent say that nothing pisses them off more than receiving an interesting query, only to find out the book isn't finished.