A Missive from Her Ladyship: Publish My Book!
I knew something fishy was up. I work in publishing. Therefore, once in a while people approach me in strange ways looking for a publisher. But via OkCupid? That’s new. Lame.
Mr Dudeguy: hi, how are you tonight?
Her Ladyship: good. you?
Mr Dudeguy: good. had to run last night. My books you have not read. I am looking for a publisher for my fiction children’s books
Mr Dudeguy: how do you feel about self publishing?
Her Ladyship: it works in some cases. christopher paolini did it
[It should be noted that I HATE Christopher Paolini. His books are shit.]
Her Ladyship: what are your books about?
Mr Dudeguy: I wrote one about the adventures of a magical little car. I wrote it for my niece and nephew to read to them at night. They loved it so I wrote a series on it
Her Ladyship: where have you sent it?
Mr Dudeguy: I sent it to about 10 publishers. I had it professionally edited and copyrighted
Mr Dudeguy: but if you self publish, how is the book marketed?
Her Ladyship: you have to market it yourself most of the time. if it generates interest, sometimes a company will take it
Mr Dudeguy: I go to a lot of the book fairs
Mr Dudeguy: so I am waiting to hear back from my submissions. but I think as a first timer I may have to self publish. Do you have any advice?
Her Ladyship: honestly? as someone who worked in trade for a while (in children’s books) self-publishing isn’t a guarantee of anything. i would keep sending it out, maybe to agents and see what happens
Mr Dudeguy: I definitely want to target agents. So how was the weekend?
Her Ladyship: really good actually. yours?
Mr Dudeguy: good, mostly worked. So your co. publishes non-fiction, as in what kind of books?
Her Ladyship: [a type that isn’t picture books]
Mr Dudeguy: on topics dealing with what, like family life and friends?
Her Ladyship: sometimes.
Mr Dudeguy: that’s good. Shoot, my cell is ringing. BRB
