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Dear
Jenna:
Thank you for your letter dated August 22, 2001.
It brought much laughter to my entire floor. A collection is being
taken up to have it framed.
I will do my best to answer your questions. First
novel contract prices fluctuate greatly, especially in Canada. Generally
publishers pay an advance upon signing, followed by one or two more
payments upon full delivery. Royalties are paid quarterly, but you
should be aware that in Canada, a cheque written for an amount less
than two dollars is not considered legally binding.
In order to get the best price for your work, as appears
to be your goal, I suggest that you engage a literary agent to act
as your intermediary. A good agent knows the ropes of the publishing
world like sending a self-addressed stamped envelope with your MS,
as is the accepted method. If solvency is your main concern I suggest
nail polish remover or, perhaps, methylated spirits.
I was intrigued, however, by the brief treatment you
sent in of the story of Simon, David, Sheila and yourself. It shows
promise of becoming a viable work. (Nice hook, by the way - I didn't
see it coming!) I encourage you to send a full synopsis and sample
to our Adult Fiction department, with an SASE. A personal expose
of self-discovery and an exploration of sexual stereotypes in the
new millennium would be an interesting project indeed.
Regards,
Cassandra Chowdhury
Rejections Dept, PBP
"When
All You Have Left Is Hope"
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