First, THANK YOU for shedding a little light on the problems you face. As an unpublished author, these are the problems I face, too. And, now that I know more about them, it helps me understand the why (or, perhaps more importantly, why not.)
I have a question, though.
What if I offered my $5,000 advance back to the publisher as an investment in marketing?
Obviously, I believe in my book. Why not let me put my money where my mouth is? Even if I don't break even with whatever royalties I earn, my goal is to build an audience and warrant a second and third book. That's where the money is going to be made anyway, eventually.
It seems unfair that it should still be so hard to get published by a major house when I'm willing to share the financial risk. Even beyond the advance, why not open a door for authors who are willing to fund some of the other expenses in return for your brand and expertise?
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Questions and Thanks!
Date: 2006-04-25 12:01 am (UTC)I have a question, though.
What if I offered my $5,000 advance back to the publisher as an investment in marketing?
Obviously, I believe in my book. Why not let me put my money where my mouth is? Even if I don't break even with whatever royalties I earn, my goal is to build an audience and warrant a second and third book. That's where the money is going to be made anyway, eventually.
It seems unfair that it should still be so hard to get published by a major house when I'm willing to share the financial risk. Even beyond the advance, why not open a door for authors who are willing to fund some of the other expenses in return for your brand and expertise?
Jeff