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What happens at an acquisitions meeting

What happens at an acquisitions meeting

And why does it matter if you want to get published?

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Imagine this - you’ve written/illustrated a book.

You’ve found an agent who likes your work.

Even better, your agent has submitted it to a publisher who really loves your work.

In fact, they like it so much that they’re going to take it to an acquisitions meeting.

It sounds exciting doesn’t it?

But what does that actually mean?

We’re going to share what takes place at an acquisitions meeting and crucially, what happens afterwards to you and your book.

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