Traditional Publishing Options
Introduction
In our modern world, over 60% of ebooks sold are released by self-publishers. Self-publishers routinely get into the New York Times Best-sellers list. They can earn five figures a month.
Still, that means that 40% of books are controlled by the big publishing houses. Simon & Schuster. Harper Collins. Those big publishing houses have big budgets. If they accept your book they can afford to give you a $10,000 advance on your profits. They can print a pile of books to send out to reviewers. They can help you get onto TV shows to do promotions.
Many bookstores like Barnes & Noble will only bring in books from those big publishers – they won’t stock books from self-publishers. They simply don’t have the space for it.
Schools and libraries will often select primarily from books released by the big publishers.
Similarly, for those who write short stories, there is the widely popular option of self-publishing – but there’s also something to be said for getting your short story into the traditional pathways of magazines. Having your work presented by Asimov’s Science Fiction or by the Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine provides a sense of accomplishment. They pay you cash up front for your efforts.
So there are many benefits involved with getting your book or short story selected by and released by one of the traditional publishers.
If that’s your aim, then let’s get going!
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Overview of Traditional Publishing
How Copyright Works
Working With A Literary Agent
... My Concerns about Agents
Finding a Publisher
... Writer's Market
Writing a Query Letter
... Query Letter Tips
... Query Letter Issues to Avoid
Getting To a Contract Offer
Negotiating the Contract
Working With the Publisher or Agent
... Publishers and Editing
Submitting to Magazines
Tips for Submitting Short Stories
What Does It Cost to Ghostwrite a Book?
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Getting Your Book Published
Writing Tips and Online Books
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