Comments on: What Book Publishers Really Want

By: Jeff Emmerson

Jeff Emmerson — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:53:00 +0000

Cheers to Indie Publishing: The way of the future!

- Jeff Emmerson

By: Gary Smailes

Gary Smailes — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:53:47 +0000

It comes from bitter experience and many years of pitching and talking to publishers. Just hoping I can stop writers making some ‘silly’ mistakes.

By: Merrilee

Merrilee — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:38:14 +0000

Also, thank you Gary for a well thought out post.

By: Merrilee

Merrilee — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:37:49 +0000

What Chris said, with bells on.

And as an addendum to Mr DNA – surely you can write what you want and still find a publisher to suit. The breadth of stories available and the variety of imprints and sub-genres says to me that there will be a match for everyone.

If you’re writing for a limited audience, certainly consider self-publishing. But also be aware that you can BE yourself, write what you want and find a niche in the bookstore.

By: Gary Smailes

Gary Smailes — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:40:35 +0000

Thanks Chris – wise words.

By: Chris Routledge

Chris Routledge — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:32:59 +0000

I think as long as you are realistic and understand that your book may never have an audience, writing what you want is fine. Unfortunately a lot of wannabe writers write the book they want to write and then expect commercial publishers to fall over themselves to get hold of it. Commercial publishing–and thus being read by people who are not family members–is all about compromise; usually, it has to be said, on the part of the writer.

By: Gary Smailes

Gary Smailes — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:43:27 +0000

Self publishing is certainly an option for any writer. However, I wanted this article to try and dispel some of the myths that surround the publishing world. Many writers dream of being picked up by a publishing house.

By: Made in DNA

Made in DNA — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:04:36 +0000

You could do that, but at what price? BE YOU! WRITE THE BOOK YOU WANT! WRITE FOR YOU AND ONLY YOU! Then publish it yourself. This is the model I have successfully followed.