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I searched existing threads for "slush pile reader", I didn't see a thread. Forgive me if this has been addressed.
I'm seeing the phrase "slush pile reader" in numerous forums in several contexts. It sounds like the slush pile reader will be the sole person deciding my future.
Who is the slush pile reader? Where is this person in the flowchart? Is this person an entry level newbie? A long term veteran worker bee? A middle manager? Executive Vice President? Do employees rotate the slush pile duties?
How is the slush pile reader viewed within their company? Is it a coveted job? A job nobody wants?
Are there levels of slush pile reading?
I presume Jodi Piccoult's sister or Jodi Piccoult's friends' submissions don't end up in the slush pile. am I presuming correctly?
Whose manuscripts end up in the slush pile? Whose manuscripts do not end up in the slush pile?
What are the chances of an excellent(by consensus) manuscript getting past the slush pile stage?
how many manuscripts does a slush pile reader review in a month? how many make it past that stage?
What portion of a manuscript does a slush pile reader review?
Is there a large turnover of slush pile readers?
Has the role of the slush pile reader changed over the years?
I'm seeing the phrase "slush pile reader" in numerous forums in several contexts. It sounds like the slush pile reader will be the sole person deciding my future.
Who is the slush pile reader? Where is this person in the flowchart? Is this person an entry level newbie? A long term veteran worker bee? A middle manager? Executive Vice President? Do employees rotate the slush pile duties?
How is the slush pile reader viewed within their company? Is it a coveted job? A job nobody wants?
Are there levels of slush pile reading?
I presume Jodi Piccoult's sister or Jodi Piccoult's friends' submissions don't end up in the slush pile. am I presuming correctly?
Whose manuscripts end up in the slush pile? Whose manuscripts do not end up in the slush pile?
What are the chances of an excellent(by consensus) manuscript getting past the slush pile stage?
how many manuscripts does a slush pile reader review in a month? how many make it past that stage?
What portion of a manuscript does a slush pile reader review?
Is there a large turnover of slush pile readers?
Has the role of the slush pile reader changed over the years?