Manuscripts are purchased far in advance, to allow time for revisions, copy-editing, and the production of the cover. However, staying abreast of the current market will help writers rediscover the common thread found throughout the genre, and understand why the books we find on the shelves today sold to an editor a year ago. And romance, when written well, sells. Keep romance alive . . . For specific information on the different lines, send SASE to the publishing house you are targeting and request their latest tip sheets.
Editors plan ahead for new lines, and series within certain lines.
Request updated tip sheets at least once a year.