https://writing.codidact.com/categories/1/tags/242.rssNew Posts Tagged 'publisher' - WritingWriting - Codidact2024-03-08T20:24:49Zhttps://writing.codidact.com/posts/38204Should one invest in a professional editor before querying?Liquidhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/80572019-09-02T13:48:55Z2024-03-08T20:24:49Z<p>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. </p>
<p>You are at a point that your b...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/19259Can I publish a book under one company when I have published a book under another?Cloverhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/46752016-12-06T15:47:34Z2019-12-13T12:00:40Z<p>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?</p>
https://writing.codidact.com/posts/27363Is it acceptable to break the story up into POVs to show how the characters' stories all tie together?Loren Archerhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/61582018-04-04T23:24:18Z2019-12-12T21:57:20Z<p>I'm writing a novel. At 56k words, I've become a little nervous about how I've been building the story.</p>
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<p>I started this book with the introduction of ...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/35444What benefits might there be to membership in a Writer's Guild?Rasdashanhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/19122019-04-09T03:58:54Z2019-12-12T20:06:07Z<p>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.</p>
<p>What benefits could a membe...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/30728Will the publisher/agent tell me what to write?Thomas Myronhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/80502018-09-15T14:52:28Z2019-12-12T17:49:04Z<p>I recently read <a href="https://writing.stackexchange.com/a/32509/10394">this answer</a>, which suggested that an author's first novel will be rejected, and the publisher will instead get the a...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/14609Fantasy and Science Fiction - should I choose a separate publisher?Thomas Myronhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/80502015-09-10T14:34:14Z2019-12-12T17:48:58Z<p>I recall reading somewhere (I believe it was Orson Scott Card's <em>How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy</em>) that you should either stick with one genre or the other. The reason he gave is...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/38515Is it a good idea to give your manuscript for publishing to a considerably new publisher (start-up)?Karan Desaihttps://writing.codidact.com/users/49182019-09-24T05:35:14Z2019-12-08T13:01:19Z<p>In our local area, there are many new publishers that claims to publish our writeups. The time frame of submission review is less. <s>Also, they are cheaper than the renowned publishers.</s> Is ...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/38508How to identify whether a publisher is genuine or not?Karan Desaihttps://writing.codidact.com/users/49182019-09-24T05:32:01Z2019-12-08T13:01:16Z<p>Despite an identical title: This question is in no means duplicate of <a href="https://writing.stackexchange.com/questions/14660/how-to-correctly-identify-publisher?rq=1">this</a> question.</p>
...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/38309How much should I pay the copyright holder for the right to translate a book and sell copies?Yolahttps://writing.codidact.com/users/78472019-09-09T09:04:16Z2019-12-08T12:55:41Z<p>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 o...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/38211Should I contact agents/publishers to see if they would be interested in my book before finishing it?klippyhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/67192019-09-02T15:45:33Z2019-12-08T12:53:04Z<p>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 intere...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/35650As 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?user394536https://writing.codidact.com/users/9402019-04-23T00:13:33Z2019-12-08T11:45:15Z<p>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 auth...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/34032Publishers that drag their feetCynhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/80482019-03-03T05:47:19Z2019-12-08T11:06:53Z<p>How do you deal with frustration over a publisher's choices?</p>
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<li>All the stories and art for an anthology are in the publisher's hands—camera ready in digital form—and approved (deadli...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/30470How to research publishers by subjectTerri Simonhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/7112018-08-31T16:34:03Z2019-12-08T09:43:45Z<p>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 ...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/29525Is it posssible to find a literary agent if I'm Egyptian but write in English?Yostinahttps://writing.codidact.com/users/57892018-07-11T14:04:01Z2019-12-08T09:21:23Z<p>Here is my situation:</p>
<p>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 ...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/24550Do editors rewrite?August Canaillehttps://writing.codidact.com/users/34412017-11-21T06:23:02Z2019-12-08T07:23:32Z<p>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 deali...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/23765Could I get a publisher outside of my home country to publish my work?EJ785https://writing.codidact.com/users/51972017-10-06T21:32:07Z2019-12-08T07:07:31Z<p>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? </p>
https://writing.codidact.com/posts/23684Usefulness of writing conferences and realistic expectations of obtaining an agentwritersamhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/5362017-10-04T02:36:44Z2019-12-08T07:06:00Z<p>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 ...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/23029Would I stand a better chance at recognition and profit if I go to professional publishing?Systemhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/-12017-08-15T13:20:01Z2019-12-08T06:54:05Z<p>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 ...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/22952How much work do you have to do after getting your novel published?Daniel Cannhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/37622017-08-09T16:38:33Z2019-12-08T06:52:30Z<p>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...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/22792How to protect my idea/design to re-publish a public domain book?Syp-writerhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/53142017-07-30T20:48:27Z2019-12-08T06:49:52Z<p>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 ...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/20626Copyright of a book which is out of printSystemhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/-12017-03-02T04:50:07Z2019-12-08T06:11:34Z<p>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 w...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/20353Does age matter if you want to publish a non fiction book?Noraliehttps://writing.codidact.com/users/40122017-02-11T17:09:45Z2019-12-08T06:06:21Z<p>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 bee...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/20339Is it okay to publish some material in blog first, then incorporate into book?aparente001https://writing.codidact.com/users/81232017-02-11T08:51:29Z2019-12-08T06:06:01Z<p>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 v...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/19660Is it better to disclude your age when submitting to a publisher if you are young?Bethrbthttps://writing.codidact.com/users/44152017-01-08T05:45:38Z2019-12-08T05:53:58Z<p>Does including your age, if you are a young author, give you a disadvantage?</p>
https://writing.codidact.com/posts/19648Has standard manuscript format changed since 2011?aparente001https://writing.codidact.com/users/81232017-01-07T23:22:51Z2019-12-08T05:53:47Z<p>This <a href="https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/2194/13494">question</a> was asked in 2011: Do editors still expect Courier font in book submissions for publication? A couple people said they...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/19626How to prepare a manuscript for submission?aparente001https://writing.codidact.com/users/81232017-01-06T03:01:53Z2019-12-08T05:53:29Z<p>When my book is ready to give to some volunteer readers/reviewers:</p>
<p>Suppose some of the reviewers want a hard copy. What's the best way to prepare the hard copy for them? Is this the sa...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/19541Should I send my manuscript again if I forgot the synopsis after sending it to a publisher?Codyhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/47312017-01-01T21:50:39Z2019-12-08T05:51:54Z<p>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...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/16532Should I publish a series of children's books simultaneously or separately?Biancahttps://writing.codidact.com/users/40752016-02-28T21:49:18Z2019-12-08T05:05:59Z<p>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 publi...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/10620Where and how to publish new workA.Hhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/26702014-06-25T06:32:32Z2019-12-08T03:36:02Z<p>I have made several stories, not short, but not long. They might make a small book.</p>
<p>But im new and dont know anything, </p>
<p>Where should i publish it, i mean, safely , as they could ...https://writing.codidact.com/posts/9469How do I write a letter to a publisher?h313https://writing.codidact.com/users/23492014-01-02T16:06:28Z2019-12-08T03:17:13Z<p>If I send a manuscript to a publisher, what should I put in the letter to them?</p>
https://writing.codidact.com/posts/8992How long on average does a major house 'consider' a book before rejecting or accepting itPoppy R. Mayhttps://writing.codidact.com/users/22902013-11-05T17:24:54Z2019-12-08T03:10:19Z<p>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 ma...