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Q&A Should one invest in a professional editor before querying?

Let's say you have completed a novel. Since you're not totally naive, you have also complete a few drafts, where with "few" I mean at least more than two. You are at a point that your book seems ...

1 answer  ·  posted 4y ago by Liquid‭  ·  last activity 21d ago by Monica Cellio‭

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Q&A Can I publish a book under one company when I have published a book under another?

I published two books with a publishing company, and I was wondering whether I could publish my next one with a different one. Can I?

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Clover‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it acceptable to break the story up into POVs to show how the characters' stories all tie together?

I'm writing a novel. At 56k words, I've become a little nervous about how I've been building the story. BACKGROUND: I started this book with the introduction of the main character, Jules and a br...

3 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Loren Archer‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A What benefits might there be to membership in a Writer's Guild?

I live in the publishing hinterlands. I was reading some query letters that worked and one thing they had in common was mention of attendance at a conference. What benefits could a membership give...

2 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Rasdashan‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Will the publisher/agent tell me what to write?

I recently read this answer, which suggested that an author's first novel will be rejected, and the publisher will instead get the author to write the novel they want to publish, assuming they feel...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Thomas Myron‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Fantasy and Science Fiction - should I choose a separate publisher?

I recall reading somewhere (I believe it was Orson Scott Card's How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy) that you should either stick with one genre or the other. The reason he gave is that if you...

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Thomas Myron‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it a good idea to give your manuscript for publishing to a considerably new publisher (start-up)?

In our local area, there are many new publishers that claims to publish our writeups. The time frame of submission review is less. Also, they are cheaper than the renowned publishers. Is it a good ...

1 answer  ·  posted 4y ago by Karan Desai‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to identify whether a publisher is genuine or not?

Despite an identical title: This question is in no means duplicate of this question. In my local area, there have been various ads running on social media that invite novice writers to contribute ...

4 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by Karan Desai‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

Question ethics publisher
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Q&A How much should I pay the copyright holder for the right to translate a book and sell copies?

Suppose I'm a local publisher. If I want to translate a book, print it and sell translated copies, how much should I propose to pay to the copyright holder? Is there some acceptable percentage of b...

3 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by Yola‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Should I contact agents/publishers to see if they would be interested in my book before finishing it?

I've spent a year writing a book and still probably have a year to go. And all of this work may be wasted, if I don't get published. Should I contact agents/publishers now to garner their interest ...

1 answer  ·  posted 4y ago by klippy‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A As an author, how can you ensure that your agent/publisher isn’t ripping you off by pocketing your money and giving you false info about sales?

Agents typically demand that authors sign over complete control of their royalties to them so that their money comes from the agent rather than from the publisher directly. I know a certain author ...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by user394536‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Publishers that drag their feet

How do you deal with frustration over a publisher's choices? All the stories and art for an anthology are in the publisher's hands—camera ready in digital form—and approved (deadline was 4 months...

0 answers  ·  posted 5y ago by Cyn‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to research publishers by subject

I'm trying to find a place that not only lists publishers by subject (I know that publishersglobal.com does that) but where I may also find author reviews of the publishers. I am writing a book on ...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Terri Simon‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it posssible to find a literary agent if I'm Egyptian but write in English?

Here is my situation: I am Egyptian, my native language is Arabic but I don't want to write in Arabic I want to write in English. Would a literary agent from an English speaking country agree to w...

1 answer  ·  posted 5y ago by Yostina‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Do editors rewrite?

I write fiction, I guess you could say experimental fiction, but I just feel I am more of a stylist. Every story of mine that's been accepted was taken as is. Now, for the first time, I am dealing ...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by August Canaille‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Could I get a publisher outside of my home country to publish my work?

Just wondering if I sent a manuscript to an publisher based in lets say the states, would I need to live in the states for my manuscript to be considered?

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by EJ785‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Usefulness of writing conferences and realistic expectations of obtaining an agent

I completed my first fiction novel a short while ago (heist/romance). I've been trying to get a literary agent by viewing their websites and following their submission requirements. However, it has...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by writersam‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Would I stand a better chance at recognition and profit if I go to professional publishing?

A year or two ago I was leaning towards self-publishing, mostly to have more creative freedom over my work, but with how the market is so over satuated with books, I feel deterred because I see no ...

0 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How much work do you have to do after getting your novel published?

I'm thinking about sending what I've written off to get published soon, but I was wondering how much work I'd have to do after the publisher has actually got the contract with me and we're going to...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Daniel Cann‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to protect my idea/design to re-publish a public domain book?

I found a public domain book that has never been re-published and I wanted to include illustrations with the book. If I submit manuscripts to publishers, how can I protect my idea? What if they jus...

1 answer  ·  posted 6y ago by Syp-writer‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Copyright of a book which is out of print

I have a question on a book which its last edition was published about 50 years ago and its author died about 47 years ago. Now it is out of print. The last edition of the book I am interested was ...

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by System‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Does age matter if you want to publish a non fiction book?

Specifically, with some kind of psychological subject, and some theories and philosophies. The book will have subjects people generally refer to as from people experienced in life, who have been t...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Noralie‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it okay to publish some material in blog first, then incorporate into book?

I write occasional guest blog posts for a special interest blog with a very large readership. I don't get paid but that's okay, I have a strong interest in the special interest area, and it's very...

2 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by aparente001‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is it better to disclude your age when submitting to a publisher if you are young?

Does including your age, if you are a young author, give you a disadvantage?

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by Bethrbt‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Has standard manuscript format changed since 2011?

This question was asked in 2011: Do editors still expect Courier font in book submissions for publication? A couple people said they found a monospace font helpful to have space to insert editing ...

0 answers  ·  posted 7y ago by aparente001‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to prepare a manuscript for submission?

When my book is ready to give to some volunteer readers/reviewers: Suppose some of the reviewers want a hard copy. What's the best way to prepare the hard copy for them? Is this the same as the ...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by aparente001‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Should I send my manuscript again if I forgot the synopsis after sending it to a publisher?

I emailed the manuscript and everything the guidelines said, and then realised the next morning I forgot to attatch the synopsis with it. I looked over the guidelines while I did the email. This is...

1 answer  ·  posted 7y ago by Cody‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Should I publish a series of children's books simultaneously or separately?

I have written a picture text book for children and there will be around 20 books in the series. I have a publisher that has shown interest, and wants to know whether I want my books to be publishe...

0 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Bianca‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Where and how to publish new work

I have made several stories, not short, but not long. They might make a small book. But im new and dont know anything, Where should i publish it, i mean, safely , as they could rip off the idea ...

0 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by A.H‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How do I write a letter to a publisher?

If I send a manuscript to a publisher, what should I put in the letter to them?

0 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by h313‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A How long on average does a major house 'consider' a book before rejecting or accepting it

My first two fiction books are with a top publishing house. They have had them for three months. Six weeks ago, they told me they were prioritising looking at them. How long on average does a major...

0 answers  ·  posted 10y ago by Poppy R. May‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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