Sorry for the late post – my eyes were so tired last night, I didn’t want to open them, let alone stare at a screen. Actually, I’m typing this with them shut right now. I know, I know, I need new glasses.
Shocking! (Photo by Morgan)
For those of us still in the depths of writing our first novels (I’m close to the twelve-year mark…what is wrong with me?), the publishing world is something of a mystery. Fortunately, there’s a lot of help out there: from authors who’ve been through it, to literary agents and editors who blog about their work, information abounds. Here’s just a sampling.
The inside scoop on getting published from 3 editors
Do big publishers accept self-published work? What can traditional publishing offer that self-publishing doesn’t? Get answers to these and other questions from Alan Rinzler at the Book Deal.
What to expect when you’re submitting
What happens once you’ve hooked a literary agent, and that agent starts submitting your work to publishers? Did you know it can take editors up to six months to even reply? YA author Natalie Whipple can help you avoid going insane.
Scary contract clauses to watch out for
Darn it, Jim, I’m a writer, not a lawyer! Kristin Nelson, a literary agent and PubRants author, warns you’d better understand the legal jargon before you sign that publishing contract.
6 reasons everything in publishing takes so long
Children’s book editor Cheryl Klein explains why you’re going to have to wait a long time to see your book in print.
How to plan a book launch
Greg Leitich Smith, a children’s/YA writer, has the down low on hosting a book launch party at a bookstore.
What being a bestselling author really means
Fast Company explains how the New York Times Bestseller list isn’t based on actual sales so much as projected sales – and how Amazon is different.
Self-published sales growth over time
Curious how many books the average self-publishing author sells? VictorineWrites.com tracks the sales of 45 different authors by the month (some also have notes about price changes, etc., informing the fluctuation in numbers).
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Want more publishing insider info like this? Literary agent-turned-author Nathan Bransford offers a rundown every week (or so).
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