You Have Recently Sent a Proposal for a Novel to an Editor

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Essay

You have recently sent a proposal for a novel to an editor at a major publishing firm.The editor,alone,will carry out the idea screening.Why might you feel this process is unfair?

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Definitions:

Payee

The individual or entity to whom a payment is to be made.

Drawee

A drawee is the party in a transaction, usually a bank, upon whom a check or draft is drawn and is responsible for paying the specified amount.

Time-certain Requirement

A provision in a contract or agreement that specifies a precise time by which an obligation must be fulfilled.

Constructive Conflict

refers to conflict that, when managed well, results in productive disagreement, leading to creative solutions and improvements without personal attacks.