Small publishers |
Author: Kulabreed : (---.static.reno.nv.charter.com)
Date: 05-12-08 00:04
Is anyone familiar with the acquisitions process at a small publisher? My nonfiction book proposal was sent to an editor at a small press a few months ago. He loved it at the time, but said the company was in the process of being bought out that it wasn't a good time and said he understood if I couldn't be patient with him.
So I sent out some more queries, kept writing, and the editor contacted me recently, stating that the merger is complete and he wants to present my proposal to the acquisitions group. Since the merger, the editor is now running the show as publisher, and the company is looking for a new editor. He said he wants to put it in front of the acquisitions group this week, but who the heck is left is he's the publisher and there isn't an editor?
Sorry for the long post, but I felt it needed some explanation. I thought I should feel very encouraged since the editor who loved it previously is now the publisher and got back to me immediately after the merger.
You guys have any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
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Re: Small publishers |
Author: D.C. Eastman (---.dab.bellsouth.net)
Date: 05-13-08 08:55
We've worked with all sizes of publishers. Be advised that small publisher often means small budget, short list low press run and limited publicity for your book.
However, it can also mean lots of personal attention and a fast trip into publication, since their list is so small. An offer is an offer, and don't flatter yourself that something better may come along.
I have noticed a lot of small publishers are folding in this economy. So it couldn't hurt to check out some sales figures. Easy enough if you go to amazon.com
dce
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Re: Small publishers |
Author: Frank Baron (---.cpe.net.cable.roger)
Date: 05-13-08 11:27
I'd be encouraged too, as long as that pub's books can be found on bookstore shelves (and not just "available" online).
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Re: Small publishers |
Author: Kulabreed : (---.static.reno.nv.charter.com)
Date: 05-13-08 20:46
Perhaps "small" wasn't the best way to describe the press. It's probably more of a medium-sized press, but small in comparison to the NYC houses. It's an outdoors publisher that has a long record of sucess. The editor got back to me and it looks as though things might work out.
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Re: Small publishers |
Author: Lord Duff (---.dsl.bell.ca)
Date: 05-14-08 20:13
Great advice from DC. Keep in mind as well that with the fiction markets as tough as they are for those without a previous publishing track record, landing a first contract with a small outfit could be greatly to a newly published writer's advantage. It's a way of building a readership and also learning about the publishing process.
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Re: Small publishers |
Author: jules jules (---.cable.ubr01.camd.blueyonder.co.uk)
Date: 05-29-08 19:01
Be advised - what the oldies know about publishing today is irrelevant take it from me, I own a young vibrant and dynamic E book publishing company.
regards
Jules
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