Ask the book doctor. (self publishing).Dear Dr. Rosie Rosie could not deny love to anyone. [Br. Lit.: Cakes and Ale] See : Generosity , I self-published my first novel and sold 5,000 copies in eight months. I want to sell it to a publisher, but I am somewhat torn by my decision because many publishers initially rejected my manuscript manuscript, a handwritten work as distinguished from printing. The oldest manuscripts, those found in Egyptian tombs, were written on papyrus; the earliest dates from c.3500 B.C. . I feel that they will want it now because it is selling well and I'm a sought after speaker and have been featured in many newspaper articles. What should I do? Dear Author, You are suffering from a problem many self-published writers sometimes experience. But first you should be congratulated for pursuing your dream of seeing your book in print. And you have demonstrated your determination by selling 5,000 books. The sale of 5,000 books in eight months tells me that there's a market for your work, and the fact that you have been featured in newspapers attest To solemnly declare verbally or in writing that a particular document or testimony about an event is a true and accurate representation of the facts; to bear witness to. To formally certify by a signature that the signer has been present at the execution of a particular writing so as to your sales ability. Your sales and marketing savvy is what gets an editor's attention. Your resentment Resentment is an emotion of anger felt as a result of a real or imagined wrong done. Etymologically from "ressentir", French re-, intensive prefix, and sentir "to feel"; from the latin "sentire". The English word has become synonymous with anger and bitterness. about previously being rejected by publishers is understandable. However, the trend in mainstream publishing today is to favor self-published authors who have an established track record. Readers tend to follow authors they like, and they often ask, "When is your next book coming out?" It should encourage you to know that many popular mainstream authors were originally self-published: E. Lynn Harris E. Lynn Harris is an Black American author, (b. June 20, 1955). Harris writes primarily about African American men on the down low or in the closet; Harris confirmed that he is a homosexual. He lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas and Atlanta, Georgia. , Terry McMillan
Terry McMillan (born October 18, 1951[1], in Port Huron, Michigan) is an African-American author. and Omar Tyree Omar Rashad Tyree was born Antwynne McLaurin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1969. He graduated from Central High School in 1987. He is currently married to Karintha and together they have two sons. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. are just a few examples. At times, self-publishing can be a stepping stone for African-American authors who want to be picked up by mainstream publishers. But from your letter, it seems that you have always wanted to be published by a major publisher rather than take the self-publishing route. So go for your dream and feel good about it. Remember, it's very difficult to get a first novel published. A novelist's career depends on showing everyone, from the publishers, to the media, to the readers, that your first book has merit. Your book has passed the test. So get the show on the road, and go for your dreams. Email your questions to Dr. Rosie at drrosie@aol.com |
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