D.J.’s
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(group member since Nov 08, 2017)
D.J.’s
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Kimberly wrote: "Hello,I often miss great opportunities and I am just learning about another opportunity. The Goodreads Choice Awards. How does this work? Can authors submit their books or readers only? I never s..."
I don't know how it works, Kimberly. But with the awards this group has picked up between them, I expect someone does.
Carmel wrote: "That's exactly right, D. J. I never even seriously considered looking for an agent for that very reason. At least my book is out there, and getting a chance to reach people. It may not reach many, but if I die tomorrow, it's left behind to continue. Yours are too. "Precisely. We did it, they're out there and in my case at least six people have read them lol!
Yes, right place, right time and luck. And those have to sit on top of ability. Agents and publishers receive hundreds of submissions a month. The odds aren't great.A few years back I read mundane fiction written by someone already in a different corner of the publishing world who, to me, only got that book out because they knew someone who knew someone. Meh.
I still think I could die before I find an agent or that kind of publishing deal. I'm not being morbid, I have already had a mini stroke. As my Dad used to say, it's difficult to not constantly look over your shoulder. I'd rather be unknown and self-published several times than never published because I waited to be traditionally published and it never happened. At least I'm published.
Theodore wrote: "D.J. wrote: "Theodore wrote: "BTW, here is a blog piece I wrote about my experiences seeking an agent. It might be of benefit in steering you to those who at least will give you a response:https:..."
I totally agree with that. When I was trying to make it as an actress I saw similar things. One rejection postcard reached me an entire year after my resume was submitted. At least they responded, even if it took a year.
Theodore wrote: "BTW, here is a blog piece I wrote about my experiences seeking an agent. It might be of benefit in steering you to those who at least will give you a response:https://www.goodreads.com/author_blo..."
Thanks, Ted. I read that post a while ago. Then lost it, so I'm happy to have it bookmarked to refer to later on.
I feel the number of "assumed to have passed" comments is bad form and as you say bad business. In my day job we get torn a new one if we don't respond to every enquiry. Then again, I don't get hundreds of emails every month.
Carole wrote: "No, I've gotten a few notes telling me I wrote rubbish- only they didn't say it like that. lol"I've never known you to have written rubbish!
I suppose I should be grateful that the worst I've received is "it's not for me". But in my mind that reads like "why did you send me this tripe?"
Alex wrote: "D.J. wrote: "Just had a rejection from an agent for a book I self-published five months ago. Usual thing. Enjoyed it, liked it. Just never enough to take me on. I'm beginning to think all agents st..."Thank you for saying so, Alex.
I'm not sure how an author would go after an agent these days. A rowdy author slamming an agent on the web is only going to come across as bitter. It is what it is-too many authors and not enough agents. It doesn't matter how good your book is, there is just so much competition and not enough right place at the right time to go around.
Just had a rejection from an agent for a book I self-published five months ago. Usual thing. Enjoyed it, liked it. Just never enough to take me on. I'm beginning to think all agents state they like and enjoy everything they read whether it's crap or not.
Hope you’re feeling better soon Sam.
Happy to help. I’ll grab that in a bit.
Thank you very much.
I don’t know what you think you’ve done Sam. As far as I’m concerned you haven’t done anything wrong in any way. I understand the worry. I do it myself. I could have a qualification in worrying. I hope you enjoy your husband’s homecoming.
Love those numbers. Well done.
Of course when I change it on KDP to 35% (is it 35 royalty?) and .99, I’ve then got to do the same on D2D and Kobo to put all the prices down.
I used to put it down to .99
