Quick Post: One Huge Difference Between E-publishers and Traditional Publishers

Version One: E-publisher

Me: Dear E-publishing Editor,

Something important came up and we need to talk. You know I never e-mail you about these things unless they are important. I'll be around all day.

Thanks!!

Ryan

E-Publisher response within an hour after contacting them:

Hi Ryan,

Here's what I think we should do. I'm glad you contacted me. It is important and we should take care of this immediately. Readers care about these issues.

Best,

E-Publisher



Simple. Fast. To the point. No one is left hanging. And everyone knows where they stand.



Now. Here's the same exchange with a traditional publisher:

Me: Dear Grand Editor with Traditional Publisher,

I'm getting back regarding your questions about the matter we discussed the other day. Below you should find everything you need. If you need anything else, please let me know.

It sounded as if you wanted to discuss this right away.

Best,

Ryan

Traditional publisher response from Grand Editor, day one:


Traditional publisher response from Grand Editor, day two:


Traditional publisher response from Grand Editor, day three:



And so it goes...