If you want your manuscript to not be rejected

[labrujah]

don't say "_(main character)__ takes a chance on happiness."

Just don't say it.

Comments

[razorart.livejournal.com]

ugh!!! i SO AGREE

We Should Swap Bad Writing Submissions

[niggerkojak.livejournal.com]

Here's one I have on my wall:

Alexander ran his hand quickly through his hair, as he always did when he had a lot on his mind.

even better

[auralee.livejournal.com]

is when they call themselves the next david sedaris. this is the new NAKED! or the next RUNNING WITH SCISSORS. or the *worst* is "this is the new century's CATCHER IN THE RYE"

no it's not.

[pivovision]

one of these days, when i get some free time, i am going to take a chance on happiness. then i will be sure to write a screenplay all about it.

[electric-honey.livejournal.com]

sometimes i wish people would just say "this is what my book is about. it is good."

sometimes i read things and wonder if the agents even really think it's good.