tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post115790679201005438..comments2024-03-28T02:36:55.037-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Arden: FAQ #3: Do you prefer manuscripts loose-leaf, stapled, or paper-clipped?Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-1157979560804476532006-09-11T08:59:00.000-04:002006-09-11T08:59:00.000-04:00...and if it comes in a box and with chocolates?al......and if it comes in a box and with chocolates?<BR/><BR/>alanSilberBook-Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17001911125490495754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-1157930856195428042006-09-10T19:27:00.000-04:002006-09-10T19:27:00.000-04:00Actually, I thought about this more, and if there'...Actually, I thought about this more, and if there's an art director with whom you know you have a connection -- s/he likes your work and has invited you to send things -- then it's fine to send the dummy directly to them, and trust that they'll know the editor with whom it should be shared. But if you're just sending a dummy cold, then I suggest going for an editor first.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-1157919736340530442006-09-10T16:22:00.000-04:002006-09-10T16:22:00.000-04:00Definitely the editor. The art director might get ...Definitely the editor. The art director might get excited about the artist, but the editor is the one who would actually acquire the book. (The art director could only pass it on to an editor.)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-1157911150709263962006-09-10T13:59:00.000-04:002006-09-10T13:59:00.000-04:00Thanks for yet another question answered! One pond...Thanks for yet another question answered! <BR/><BR/>One ponderable that my SCBWI Illustrators group has been kicking around is, "If and writer/illustrator has a picture book (complete with tight pictures) do they submit to the editor or the art director?" <BR/><BR/>We were leaning toward the editor.<BR/><BR/>Thoughts?<BR/><BR/>MarilynThetoymakershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405265800595978197noreply@blogger.com