How Long to Read Something Nasty in the Slushpile

How Long Does it Take to Read Something Nasty in the Slushpile?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Something Nasty in the Slushpile by Sammy Looker

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Most publishers keep a "slushpile" - the stack of unsolicited manuscripts which contains a large percentage of preposterous or frightening book proposals, which might just conceal that one jewel of a bestseller or classic novel lying near the bottom. Authors discovered via the slush pile include Roddy Doyle, J. K. Rowling and Philip Roth. Stephenie Meyer sent 15 query letters about her teenage-vampire saga and got nearly 10 rejection letters; one even arrived after she signed with an agent and received a three-book deal from Little, Brown. Sadly though, these are the exceptions... Written by a reader with over a decade of slush pile experience, Something Nasty in the Slushpile takes a tour through the 'do's and 'don't's of book proposal, including many examples of hilarious, misguided and plain weird approaches. The contents include: Famous first lines: After ten books of criticism, I am turning my attention to a subject close to my heart, the illustrated story of my own life ... I would have e-mailed you, but I am not allowed access to such facilities as I have just been sectioned. I should be out soon. Barmy USPs: It's like a British male version of Eat, Pray, Love. But less shrill and more believable. There are echoes of Paul Theroux and parallels with The Alchemist and Siddhartha My book is just about me, just an ordinary 'Jo Bloggs' chipping away relentlessly at the big roadblocks put in my way ... How not to respond to constructive criticism: Dear so-called publisher... I have shown my manuscript to my spiritual guide and he agrees that you are utterly wrong...

How long is Something Nasty in the Slushpile?

Something Nasty in the Slushpile by Sammy Looker is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Something Nasty in the Slushpile Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Something Nasty in the Slushpile aloud.

What Reading Level is Something Nasty in the Slushpile?

Something Nasty in the Slushpile is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Something Nasty in the Slushpile?

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