<p>“This is a completely different story”</p>
<p>Agreed, but the advice given to him on CC then is the same as is being given to the OP now. Good thing he didn’t follow it.</p>
<p>I’d say if the novel is good and you really feel strongly about it, it could help you in as it shows you’re creative, confident and have something to say; but if it’s mediocre it could hurt you as it shows a of lack of judgement in sending it. If you send it, I would include a brief synopsis and damn good reason why you’re sending it.</p>