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Ask An Algonquin Editor: Chuck Adams on Water For Elephants

March 30, 2011  •  Category: Ask an Editor, Blog

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Today we launch our new video series, Ask an Algonquin Editor. Have a question about the publishing world? Submit it in the comments section and one of our editors may very well answer it in a future episode. First up: Executive Editor Chuck Adams answers the question, How did you acquire Water for Elephants? Bonus material: artwork done by an elephant! See Chuck talk about the beautiful painting that author Sara Gruen gave to him.

I’ve already submitted three of my own questions: 1) Do you remember the first book you ever read? No, not as a professional, I mean ever. 2)  What’s the difference between a galley and an Advance Reading Copy? and 3) I know you said “No” to my cyber-punk novella, but will you read my LOTR fan-poetry? Personally, I’m hoping an Algonquin editor will answer #3.

–Susannah Long, Intern

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15 comments on this post:

  1. Joanne Dixon says...

    It seems I am not alone in wanting to know what it takes to get a book published. I have written a non-fiction book about my experiences on my way to becoming a dog lover. Now I would like to find out how I go about getting my book published. Do I need a literary agent? Do I send manuscripts to publishers? What is your criteria for publishing a book?
    I truly believe that my book is a good one or I would not be perusing a way to publish it. Looking for answers. Can you help?

    March 5, 2012@ 8:33 PM

  2. Jayne Calvin says...

    Whay a beautiful book- and I hear that Ape House is also excellent. the movie was well done but (as always) the book wsa better! I have a manuscript which has placed very well in literary contests.
    Does Algonquin accept manuscript submissions directly from writers?
    Thank you.

    July 1, 2011@ 1:50 PM

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  4. Eileen St. Lauren says...

    All I can write is this: I have never heard anything but good about Chuck Adams. Not many In-House Editors have a glowing reputation in the literary world as Mr. Adams. Algonquin is blessed to have him.

    May 27, 2011@ 10:09 PM

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