Getting Published
The snow is blowing in hard across the bay. It cuts the face, burns the eyes, numbs the toes, but I absolutely love January, February and March. Am I nuts?
Nope. Winter is the time I hide away and write. Instead of only an early morning stint at the computer, I have long lovely days to spend with words. How rare, how joyous!
During my career as a novelist, I have had the privilege of working with big houses (Doubleday, William Morrow, HarperCollins), a small commercial publisher (Thunder Bay), and agents and publishers on four continents. I’ve waded through sixteen-page, multi-title contracts, foreign contracts, and royalty statements. I’ve been fortunate enough to be successful, and I’ve been dumb enough to get burned.
I have a whole lot yet to learn. So why don’t we help each other?
I’m currently working on a new manuscript. Maybe you are, too. I’m currently trying to find a new agent. Maybe you’re looking for an agent, too. Or maybe you’re a reader, and you’d like to know a bit more about the business that brings us the books.
So let’s talk about it. Let’s help each other figure things out. Honest questions and helpful answers.
And to add a little sweetener to the mix, anyone who posts a question or an answer will be in the drawing for our February 2010 book. It’s a great one (in size and content) — Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, and Literary Agents 2010. Check my next post for details.
Blessings, Sue Harrison
Hi Sue, I’m happy you have started this blog, and thanks for inviting me to view it and participate. I always enjoy chatting with you and I wish you the very, very best! – susan
Wow, another super idea for a post, Justin. It’ll be on the agenda for next week. Sue
Hi, Sue
Let me start off by saying how excited I am that you started a blog! It is wonderful to know what one of your favorite writers is doing and not have to guess what is going on. I read your letter about what you have been up to these past few years. All I have to say is you are a true inspiration and someone I look up to. I have read all of your books, which has inspired me to write. My question to you is, do you write what you are passionate about or what is selling? I guess to reinvent yourself a little of both. I have a lot of great ideas but that is as far as it goes. Any suggestions?