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Those of you who are published, how did you get started?
LizW65:
As far as marketing goes, I just signed up for Publishers Weekly Select, which advertises and reviews self-published books. My nephew, also a writer, works for them and says he can make sure my novel gets sent out for review. Unfortunately, there is a $149 fee (no, it's not one of those scams where you pay for a positive review!) and I figure if it gets me some much-needed publicity, it may be worth the effort.
jamesp81:
--- Quote from: LizW65 on September 04, 2012, 11:44:57 PM ---As far as marketing goes, I just signed up for Publishers Weekly Select, which advertises and reviews self-published books. My nephew, also a writer, works for them and says he can make sure my novel gets sent out for review. Unfortunately, there is a $149 fee (no, it's not one of those scams where you pay for a positive review!) and I figure if it gets me some much-needed publicity, it may be worth the effort.
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I'm not even close to that part yet ;D
Though I do dread it. Rejection letters, long waits, and then if it gets accepted, all the accounting, taxes, and other mountains of paperwork that will go with it. Makes my head hurt just thinking about it, but I'm not quite there yet.
I've worked on novels before and I've never finished one...but I feel good about this one. This one will get finished. Might not ever get published, but it will get finished.
superpsycho:
--- Quote from: jamesp81 on September 04, 2012, 01:46:35 PM ---I have some concerns about posting samples of a work I want to publish on a public forum.
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--- Quote from: jamesp81 on September 04, 2012, 02:54:32 PM ---What are the chances that a publisher might refuse to publish my work if they know parts of it were posted to an internet forum?
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Depending on the site, there is usually some level of protection. Areas where you can publish work are often limited to members only. Some sites have protected areas, where only those you specify can access your work.
superpsycho:
--- Quote from: The Deposed King on September 04, 2012, 07:14:47 PM ---Well the Baen publishing house has its own online forum where they have set aside an entire section for young hopefuls to post their stuff for review by other young hopefuls. The editing staff doesn't generally go there, but if you are looking for reviews....
Can't imagine they'd set up a section of baenbar.com for you to post your stuff and then turn around and reject you for doing so.
Don't know about the other major publishers, since they tend to be dianasaurs.
The Deposed King
the Deposed King
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Isn't the current address bar.bean.com for the bar over at bean.
The Deposed King:
--- Quote from: superpsycho on September 05, 2012, 06:03:57 AM ---Isn't the current address bar.bean.com for the bar over at bean.
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You're right. Must have had a dyslexic moment.
The Deposed King
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