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 »
I replied to the publisher. I had a couple of questions to confirm what is included in the cost. Answers were forthcoming and I think I am going to go forward with this and sign the contract. One nice benefit of this offer is, in the contract I get 25 free copies of the finished
16-10-22: Contract detail and agreement. 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 »
2 more queries were sent. I so want to send a lot more, but I must pace it out in case there is an adverse comment or any constructive advice that I can incorporate into my future query submissions. Remember…you only get one chance with each query! It’s still raining every day here which can
27-09-22: Pace myself with the querying. Read More »