Clearly there is ‘stuff going on.’ The developmental editing and the cover design, However, it is at that stage where the publishing house are doing their thing and I am not really involved in this part of the process, at the moment. Therefore, I find myself glancing at the inbox throughout the ay, hoping for […]
07-12-22: This publishing process has a lot of gaps in the outward action! Read More »
Right, info time. This is a hybrid contract. For those who don’t know, it’s like a halfway house between self-publishing and a traditional contract. There are advantages and disadvantages to all three types of publishing so let’s take a look. Self-publishing you have all the control…but you have to do ALL the work. Editing, proofreading,
16-10-22: Types of publishing. Read More »
Wow! The same day, in fact. I am going through the contract now. I must say, there is no pressure from the publisher. Take my time, etc. no ‘gun to head’ for this time-limited offer, which would immediately ring alarm bells for me. I am feeling a little under the weather today so I’m taking
12-10-22: Reading the contract. Read More »
So, I read the offer carefully and it seems to be legit. I.e. not a scam or worse! I have replied positively and requested a copy of a sample contract to see what is involved and ‘how it works’. Let’s see how fast that contract is sent!
11-10-22: Contract request. Read More »
Wow! Out of the blue, things have suddenly looked up and moved forward (I think). Today I received an offer for publication! Let’s investigate further. I will keep you posted!!
10-10-22: Offer for publication. Read More »
I started to think about the logic of those comp titles. So, the publisher wants to know what existing books your book is ‘like’. Ok…what if there is not one? What if your book is unique? What if your type of book in the genre has not been represented for some time but now is
30-05-22: Comp titles – the dilemma. Read More »