A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope, big enough for the manuscript to come back in. This is too much of a temptation to the editor.

Ring Lardner
A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing...
A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing...
A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing...
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A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope, big enough for the manuscript to come back in. This is too much of a temptation to the editor. Editors are busy people, and if there are too many manuscripts coming in on their desks all the time, they are very likely to throw away some of them without reading them. It's better to write a brief note that says "Send me my manuscript on whatever day you choose," rather than include an envelope with your submission.

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