Questions tagged [publisher]
Publisher is the person responsible for the act of publishing. This tag is meant to be used with the specifics of publisher tasks, questions, and best practices, while the publishing tag is related to the publishing process itself.
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Will the publisher/agent tell me what to write?
I recently read this answer, which suggested that an author's first novel will be rejected, and the publisher will instead get the author to write the novel they want to publish, assuming they feel ...
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How to research publishers by subject
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 on a ...
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Is it posssible to find a literary agent if I'm Egyptian but write in English?
Here is my situation:
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 agree to work ...
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Alternative publishers like Dover
I have a manuscript that is a derivative of a mathematical work in the public domain. It is a diamond in the rough which was unpalatable due to its prose. The new manuscript is a modernized and ...
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Is it acceptable to break the story up into POVs to show how the characters' stories all tie together?
I'm writing a novel. At 56k words, I've become a little nervous about how I've been building the story.
BACKGROUND:
I started this book with the introduction of the main character, Jules and a brief ...
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Legal snags publishing a short story with one publisher, extended story with another publisher?
Are there any legal snags involved with publishing a short story with one publisher and publishing a full length book that includes a more detailed account of the short story (as well as more ...
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Do editors rewrite?
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 dealing ...
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Could I get a publisher outside of my home country to publish my work?
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?
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Usefulness of writing conferences and realistic expectations of obtaining an agent
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 hasn't ...
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Tense in a query letter, synopsis, outline
When writing fiction, we generally use past tense for the narration and present tense in dialogue. When you are done with a fiction novel and are ready to query a literary agent/publisher, what should ...
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Would I stand a better chance at recognition and profit if I go to professional publishing?
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 no way ...
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How much work do you have to do after getting your novel published?
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 to ...
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How to protect my idea/design to re-publish a public domain book?
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 just ...
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Copyright of a book which is out of print
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 was ...
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What are the pros/cons of writing in English in a non-English country?
I live in a country that doesn't have English as its main language. I have two choices in writing, either write in my mother language or write in English.
Why should or shouldn't I write in English?
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Does age matter if you want to publish a non fiction book?
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 been ...
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Is it okay to publish some material in blog first, then incorporate into book?
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 very ...
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Is it better to disclude your age when submitting to a publisher if you are young?
Does including your age, if you are a young author, give you a disadvantage?
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Has standard manuscript format changed since 2011?
This question was asked in 2011: Do editors still expect Courier font in book submissions for publication? A couple people said they found a monospace font helpful to have space to insert editing ...
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Are there any well-known fiction author-publisher fights about royalty and copyright retention?
I read an earlier question on the same/similar topic with interest. I also read author's guild of America sharing to authors to keep the copyright with them.
While it is much easier to get Music ...
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How to prepare a manuscript for submission?
When my book is ready to give to some volunteer readers/reviewers:
Suppose some of the reviewers want a hard copy. What's the best way to prepare the hard copy for them? Is this the same as the ...
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How do western publishers react to drafts that are obviously ripoffs of an existing work? [closed]
For example, lets say you were to submit a draft to a publisher that is an obvious ripoff of an existing, popular series (like LOTR). Popular view is that an editor or whoever is in charge of reading ...
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Should I send my manuscript again if I forgot the synopsis after sending it to a publisher?
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 is my ...
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Can I publish a book under one company when I have published a book under another?
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?
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Why does word-count matter for a debut author?
Background
I'm not sure if this is a bit of a self-explanatory question to many people, but I just can't figure this out. Tons of blogs made for writers, magazines, and other forms of media state ...
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For publishing negotations I would like to know what a publishing company makes in profit?
I did a little research but blogs are never enough. I would like expert advice or even sample contracts which spell out everything if possible.
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Publishing short fiction stories?
I have recently written a couple of short fiction stories and I would like to get them published. My searches on the internet has left me dazzled. There are so many option and most of them are just ...
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Is it possible to self-publish with a pseudonym but still be approachable for offers?
So i'm currently writing a book and intend to sell it to make some money on the side. now i don't have any dreams of grandeur for this book such as it being an instant hit or anything like that and i'...
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Should I publish a series of children's books simultaneously or separately?
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 published ...
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When describing novel word counts to agents / publishers, are chapter titles and epigraphs included?
The current book I'm working on has named chapters with epigraphs... is it general practice to include these in the word count of the book when talking to agents / publishers, or do you just count the ...
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Writer's Platform
I realize most agents and publishers ask you information about your writer's platform. I looks like having a writer's platform has become an essential part of your introduction to agents or publishers....
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Fantasy and Science Fiction - should I choose a separate publisher?
I recall reading somewhere (I believe it was Orson Scott Card's How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy) that you should either stick with one genre or the other. The reason he gave is that if you're ...
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What is the best publisher for a computer science book
I'm a newbie...
I've some material I want to submit to an editor
for evaluation feedback about content relevance and quality
and the possibility of publishing a book...
What is the best way to face ...
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Are “print world rights in English” the same as “First World Print Rights”?
I am considering selling work to "Shoreline of Infinity" however they say
We buy first digital and print world rights in English, but your
rights are returned to you after 6 months of original ...
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Can I change my work and seel it if I am published with no contract?
I have had a falling out with my publisher. She has published many of my works and is telling me I am not legally able to resell my work anywhere. I have no contract to refer to. There is no verbal ...
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How Much $ For Advances?
My friend and I are writing a fly fishing book about the renowned and unknown rivers in Oregon. There is a decent audience from this book and we have had two publishers say they might be interested ...
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Federal Research Book with 2 Publishers?
I am being asked to list the publisher location / state as part of an annotated bibliography for a research class. However, this book I feel has two publishers.
Here is what the libraries online ...
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How to correctly identify publisher?
Sometimes multiple publishers and locations are listed in sequence. For example:
PENGUIN CLASSICS
Published by the Penguin Group
Penguin Books Ltd, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL, England
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What is the Normal Process for Gathering Permissions for Quotation Collections
I am contemplating gathering a collection of quotations from a single writer, similar to The Quotable [C.S.] Lewis by Wayne Martindale [Tyndale].
Most of the writers works remain under copyright, ...
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Revising a manuscript and resubmitting to same publisher?
I have 7 publishing houses currently evaluating my manuscript for possible publication. Some houses have already read a few chapters and have requested the entire manuscript, others are basing their ...
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Where and how to publish new work
I have made several stories, not short, but not long. They might make a small book.
But im new and dont know anything,
Where should i publish it, i mean, safely , as they could rip off the idea or ...
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Where to find a the best narrators and producers to turn a good written work into a good audiobook
It seems that, in a similar way to movies, there is no waranty that a good book will be turned into a good audiobook. I've realised that after listening to some of the best sellers books recorded as ...
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How do I write a letter to a publisher?
If I send a manuscript to a publisher, what should I put in the letter to them?
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Copyright - Can I go to any other publisher?
I have a question. I have self-published a book through Partridge publishing.
This is what my contract says -
"1.4. You will retain all rights to the content of the Work. We do not own rights to your ...
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How long on average does a major house 'consider' a book before rejecting or accepting it
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 major ...
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Where do I fit in the future of publishing? [closed]
So I'm at that awful point in life where I've graduated college, painfully unemployed and no real direction in life. Trying to get it together currently. Computers, code, software, apps, web, ...
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Wait for the results of writing contest or try other means
I submitted the manuscript of my first, never yet published, novel to a big writing contest whose outcome will only be revealed in December, and may lead to a publishing.
Now, I'm unsure of what to ...
