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The I'm Writing Thread.... Celebrate your pages written etc Part II.
slrogers:
--- Quote from: Wordmaker on July 16, 2013, 03:22:34 PM ---It's just the way some contracts are. Particularly because I'm a new author, a small publisher can't commit to a contract for more than one book at a time because of the financial risk.
That said, my publisher is really decent and reserved a slot in this year's lineup for Silent Oath, and they're looking forward to seeing the third book.
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That awesome. Just to have a contract is great, and it sounds like you're moving up the food chain. What will you need when you want to negociate something bigger? Is it just sales numbers?
slrogers:
--- Quote from: The Deposed King on July 16, 2013, 07:20:21 AM ---When you get there let me know. At the very least I can give some tips on the amazon system. And right now we've got a good artist.
The Deposed King
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I also wanted to compliment you. I saw the new covers for your books. They look great!
Wordmaker:
Hard to say. My publisher is still quite new, they've only been in business since 2007. I would imagine, practically speaking, if I wanted something more than my current arrangement, I would either need to start self-publishing, which I plan to do as well as keep up with traditional publishing, or get myself an agent.
slrogers:
--- Quote from: Wordmaker on July 16, 2013, 03:42:52 PM ---Hard to say. My publisher is still quite new, they've only been in business since 2007. I would imagine, practically speaking, if I wanted something more than my current arrangement, I would either need to start self-publishing, which I plan to do as well as keep up with traditional publishing, or get myself an agent.
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So I imagine it wouldn't be all that hard for you to get an agent if you wanted one.
With self-publishing, I've heard that it can make it harder to get traditionally published. I can't imagine the same being true for you. Do you know if people still run that risk if they are already traditionally published? Or even how much truth there is to it in general?
Wordmaker:
It's a myth. The only thing you're less likely to do when you self-publish is get the thing you've self-published taken up by a publisher. In fact, self-publishing a successful collection of titles can potentially help you if you decide to seek out an agent or a publisher later, because you can point to your books in your query letter and show that you can put out consistent quality material.
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