What is another word for slush pile?
Pronunciation: [slˈʌʃ pˈa͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The term "slush pile" is commonly used in the publishing industry to describe a pile of unsolicited manuscripts that have been sent by aspiring writers. However, there are several synonyms for this term that writers may come across. These include "slush pile," "slush heap," "unsolicited manuscript pile," and "open submission pile." While these terms may seem interchangeable, they do have slight differences in their meanings. For example, "slush heap" may imply a more negative connotation than "slush pile," while "unsolicited manuscript pile" is a more formal and descriptive term. Regardless of the term used, all of these synonyms refer to the same overwhelming mass of unsolicited manuscripts that agents and publishers must sift through to find a great read.
