Midway Review

by Mark Rudd
2nd March 2012

Not a question at all, but a bit of advice - the Midway review service on this site is very helpful. It is the first objective professional feedback I have received on my work and has been invaluable in deciding which direction I should take next. I recommend it to anyone wondering about their next step!

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In my case, those work out neatly as the same thing. The very wise and tactful editor pointed out two possible target markets, which I was hovering between, and suggested various ways to specialise for both of them. That obviously narrows down the available agents/publishers.

PS It is not, I take it, the duty of the editor to suggest publishers. Otherwise, I assume they would suggest Bloomsbury. But if Bloomsbury is listening....?

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Is that which direction you should take with the MS in terms of style/editing or help in what you should do with your MS in terms of publishing?

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