Not Ready for Publication (or the Light of Day)
An author wants to know what “not ready for representation” means, when that’s a rejection from an agent (it’s not the same thing as “not ready for prime time.”) Lit Agent X gives her list of what can fall under that designation (ie things to make sure to avoid before sending out your manuscript.)
Related: Agent Kristin does not want to look at your fantasy or romance manuscript if the plot includes any of the following cliches.
Join Baratunde Thurston (left), The Onion’s Director of Digital and author of How to Be Black, for an entertaining look at creative social media campaigns in our 
