The First Five Pages: A Writer'S Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile

Discover how to craft a manuscript that immediately stands out and avoids the rejection pile from New York literary agent Noah Lukeman.

Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month.

While it’s the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it’s the job of the writer to produce an unforgettable manuscript. And t...