tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post6951027736995277732..comments2023-09-16T15:03:34.579+07:00Comments on Adam Heine: Self-Publishing (or Why You Can't Read Travelers)Adam Heinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-84219937480131545602009-07-17T15:33:47.134+07:002009-07-17T15:33:47.134+07:00Adam,
yes, it is (about HC). I don't know if i...Adam,<br />yes, it is (about HC). I don't know if it can be extrapolated, of course. Harper Collins are really at the progressive end for big publishers, with projects like Harper Studio and Harper True, largely thanks to Victoria Barnsley. I would hope other publishers think the same, but I wouldn't want to guarantee it. You will alwas find examples of self-published authors that publishers take on, but that's no guarantee of a general outlook on their behalf. Whilst I'm an enormous fan of self-publishing (especially for mid-list and niche titles), I would always recommend people do very thorough research - both of the industry, and their own motivations - before going down that route. And it should be obvious beyond obvious - NEVER go with a self-publishing company without checking them out on Preditors & Editors, Writers Beware, and every other place you can think of to make sure they're not scammers.Agnieszkas Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07831763071877082489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-91660754128146535692009-07-17T07:33:50.233+07:002009-07-17T07:33:50.233+07:00Dan: That collective idea sounds cool. It's ce...Dan: That collective idea sounds cool. It's certainly better than the stereotypical "I just want to get published" mentality (or the mentality that "the publishing industry doesn't know what it's talking about - I'm ready now!"). And it's really good to hear a publisher that doesn't care if you self-published or not.<br /><br />Matt: Those are good goals, and very similar to mine. I still have every intention of fighting :-)Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-50748768865025510402009-07-17T03:50:40.443+07:002009-07-17T03:50:40.443+07:00I have three goals:
1) To be published by a legit...I have three goals:<br /><br />1) To be published by a legitimate publisher (no self publishing).<br />2) Have a book signing.<br />3) Get a photo of me standing next to my book in a book store. <br /><br />Self-publishing just won't feel the same. First of all, anyone can do it, no matter how bad their manuscript is. Self publishing would also kill goal #3. Book stores are very unlikely to carry a self-published novel. The book signing goal would also feel lame. <br /><br />Best of luck. Keep up the fight.Hepiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454133938753758390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-10316886886041244822009-07-16T22:27:55.633+07:002009-07-16T22:27:55.633+07:00Hi Adam, I started a collective for self-publisher...Hi Adam, I started a collective for self-publishers of high quality literary fiction (Songs is one of them but only got in because I started ithe group - the others are way better). We are dedicated to every form of quality,and to marketing our work to readers together, because we realise what we write is just not commercial enough. Several of us still submit to agents/publishers. Harper Collins requested my full, which it is still reading, and assured me that self-publishing would not count against me, which was very reassuring and dispelled one myth. My choice was also prompted by the fact my book is about Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall, and I wanted it ready for the anniversary so I didn't miss out on the hoopla.<br /><br />That said, I know very many authors who feel exactly the same as you, and my reaction to them is to wish them a huge huge success. Do post your pitch on pitchparlour - I will be delighted to return your kindness and comment.<br /><br />Dan<br />www.yearzerowriters.wordpress.comAgnieszkas Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07831763071877082489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-43761168164819112112009-07-14T10:31:17.828+07:002009-07-14T10:31:17.828+07:00Thanks, Shelley. And I totally agree.Thanks, Shelley. And I totally agree.Adam Heinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225813532455467868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-55604591345257583682009-07-14T10:09:27.900+07:002009-07-14T10:09:27.900+07:00You can do it!! Be strong!! The journey is waayy...You can do it!! Be strong!! The journey is waayyyyyy more important than the destination.<br /><br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665052536053897386.post-28353912211408148022009-07-13T21:55:24.214+07:002009-07-13T21:55:24.214+07:00I totally agree—I want the challenge. And I'm ...I totally agree—I want the challenge. And I'm still pretty young. Maybe in twenty or thirty years, if absolutely nothing happens, I'll think about self-publishing. <br /><br />For now, I'm fine with the cruddy odds and long road. I have time on my side.Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.com