I know, everyone knows you're supposed to follow instructions. It's a no-brainer. Post done, right?

Except ... no. Just as common sense isn't common, there's an amazing number of people who even when they need to appear professional, can't seem to bother to follow the simplest of instructions. You want to get an agent, editor, or publisher's attention in a good way? If you find a stated policy of how to submit to them, do what they asked you to do! You'd be amazed how just doing that will make you stand out of a crowd. -- Read more