“When it comes to having your manuscript edited, the truth will set you free; just as soon as you rewrite the whole thing.”

“Edit your manuscript until your fingers bleed and you have memorized every last word. Then, when you are certain you are on the verge of insanity...edit one more time!”

“You don’t rewrite it, censor it, or edit it, to suit some warped view you have of the past and your own present.”

“Take the time you need to learn the craft. Then sit down and write. When you hand over your completed manuscript to a trusted reader, keep an open mind. Edit, edit, and edit again. After you have written a great query letter, go to AgentQuery.com. This site is an invaluable resource that lists agents in your genre. Submit, accept rejection as part of the process, and submit again. And, of course, never give up.”

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”