Definitions for slush pile
slush pile

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1. slush pilenoun

   The set of unsolicited manuscripts sent to a publisher.

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1. Slush pile

   In publishing, a slush pile is a set of unsolicited query letters or manuscripts that have either been directly sent to a publisher by an author, or which have been delivered via a literary agent representing the author who may or may not be familiar to the publisher. The responsibility of sifting through slush piles is usually reserved either to editor assistants or to outside contractors called publisher's readers or "first readers". If the reader finds something of interest and can convince a senior editor to accept it, they may earn credit. Most agents and major publishing houses do not accept unsolicited manuscripts and slush piles are on average usually regarded as undesirable in many literary circles due to the large number of both aspiring and former writers who often produce content of unsatisfactory quality. However, this is not always the case with many smaller publishers or independent editors who are often open to both inexperienced and formerly established writers—both of whom may be able to create original content for the publisher and potentially turn a profit.In 2008, HarperCollins introduced a website, authonomy, to manage and exploit the slush pile from a web-based perspective, but it was closed in 2015 because writers were gaming the system. Website Youwriteon acts as a slush pile filter for Random House, Orion Publishing Group and Bloomsbury Publishing.

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1. Slush pile

   In publishing, the slush pile is the set of unsolicited query letters or manuscripts sent either directly to the publisher or literary agent by authors, or to the publisher by an agent not known to the publisher. Sifting through the slush pile is a job given to assistants-to-the-editors, or to outside contractors. If assistants find something interesting there and can persuade a more senior editor to consider it, they may get some credit for themselves, especially if the piece is subsequently published and sells respectably. Most agents and the major publishing houses do not accept unsolicited manuscripts. However, smaller presses may accept queries. In 2008 HarperCollins introduced a website, authonomy, to manage and exploit the slush pile from a web-based perspective.

How to pronounce slush pile?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say slush pile in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of slush pile in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of slush pile in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slush_Pile
3. ^ Wikidata
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