What are publishers not looking for?

What are publishers not looking for?

Alexandra Pringle (Editor in Chief) gives expert video advice on: What are publishers not looking for?; Where or how do I find a publisher?; What are the most common stumbling blocks for new writers trying to get published? and more...

Publishers are not looking for bad writing. They're not looking for books that won't sell. You need to be able to sell enough of a book at least to break even, and that's quite a difficult thing to do. Publishers are not looking for authors who are going to make your life a misery.