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Traditional Publishing Has Limits

In my last blog I listed some of the benefits of seeking out a contract with a traditional publisher. These benefits should be carefully weighed against the disadvantages. Most of the writers I know or have met are not interested in the marketing aspect of being an author. For them, the advantages of being traditionally published immensely out-weight the headaches and risks of self-publication. Following is a list of some of the disadvantages the author should consider as he anticipates entering the process of finding the best means for putting his book in print. The relative simplicity of the process of one’s book going into print, traditionally, means the publisher handles the complexities. These cost him money, for example, having the manuscript edited and formatted, the cover designed, book printed, advance paid … Read entire article »

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Three Cheers for Traditional Publishing

When I finally undertook the writing of my first book, I was taking a course in writing for children. I had grandiose visions of sending the manuscript off to a dozen or so publishers and having at least one of them fall as much in love with the words that had flowed so freely and beautifully from my imagination. After all, my writing instructor praised the book I had labored so hard to produce. I was even offered help to get my book in print. I sent it out several times, but only one publisher read the entire manuscript. And they very kindly sent me a personal letter which contained some valuable suggestions as to how I could make the book stronger. The hard reality set in very quickly that finding the … Read entire article »

Filed under: David R Christensen, Featured, Publishing