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[alg]

Good morning! I have been awake since six am, and wow! It is a beautiful day. I have the windows open, and there is a wonderful cold breeze blowing in. My bedroom window faces Manhattan, which means it faces the water, even though I can't see the water, and I get wonderful breezes -- although when it's freezing outside and the wind chill is, like, negative seventy-million, it's not so much fun.

(All I want this morning is a cup of coffee and a Danish. Wow, how bad do I want a Danish? Pretty badly. Instead I had a crescent roll. Not quite as good, but what's a girl to do?)

I want to thank again everyone who provided me with links and stories on Monday -- that was awfully nice of you guys and I really appreciate it! I am well on my way to recovering (especially now that my dentist has called in a new prescription for me, and I have much stronger painkillers, phew).

Now that I can focus for longer than 500 words, I am ready to write more about demystifying publishing.

I am really glad that these entries are helping y'all. And I am flattered that so many people are reading them -- I know I tend to be pedantic and long-winded, so it's amazing to me that you guys can get through these entries. *g*

I do want to remind you that these answers are by no means universal. Remember the first rule: Don't be an idiot.


Publishing is Hard!

Writing is an art, but publishing is a business -- and here are a few basic suggestions on how to navigate that business. Complete with explanations of various departments within a publishing company, and how they all work together to make your book. And, of course, my witty and charming commentary!




Thanks for reading; I hope this has helped at least some of you!

Comments

[huntergal.livejournal.com]

As usual, BRILLIANT! You've earned a vegan delight of your choice in San Antonio for this post, and I'll be linking to it in various places! (BTW, I sent you an email, but you'll probably see this first. ToE debuted at #21 on bookscan! Woo! You're the BEST!)

[alg.livejournal.com]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! #21!!! WOO!!! That means the # of copies sold is -- well, probably pretty high. That is awesome, Cathy! YAY!!!!

And thanks! Brilliant, huh? *beams*

[huntergal.livejournal.com]

AND...! Stopped by Waldenbooks today and discovered that it's no longer located on an end cap. No, it's been moved...to the Walden's Bestseller's Rack at the front of the store! !

[alg.livejournal.com]

OMG YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!1

[huntergal.livejournal.com]

Of course...it couldn't hurt for a certain beloved editor to mention it on her blog one of these days.

Kiss, kiss.

[alg.livejournal.com]

Hey, I mentioned it at the end of last month! But you are right, I should mention it again. Let's wait until next week and see if it ends up on a bestseller list. :)