The other day I was asked if I publish my own books and if I
publish other writer’s books. I’ve been
asked this question A LOT. The answer is
no. In fact, I know little about the
literary world from a publishing aspect.
I have several writer friends who have chosen to self-publish their
books through Amazon and other outlets; some are happy with their decision and
others are not. I have friends who have
signed with literary agents and those who have signed directly with
publishers. I don’t believe there is a
right or wrong path. Each avenue
presents positives and negatives. Each
route has challenges. I think the
important thing is for every writer to ask themselves what they want and then
pursue the avenue that best matches that outcome. One must realize that writing is a subjective
field, just as all other facets of entertainment. A book that I may love, the next person may
deem mediocre. Getting published is a
matter of finding the right “fit” for your work and for yourself.
When I began my journey toward getting my debut novel (No
Easy Way) published, I received thirty-six rejection letters and did about a
million re-writes. Then, I entered a
contest and my book was nominated for The Heart of Molly award through Heart of
Denver Romance Writers. Before I knew it
I had found the right publisher for my book…the right “fit” for my work and for
me.
Since then I’ve had five novels
published and one short story and I couldn’t be happier.
If you’re a writer who is considering getting your work
published, ask yourself what you want, research the available outlets and then
don’t give up. Finding that perfect
publisher for your work can feel like online dating… you might have to jump
through a lot of hoops and kiss a lot of toads before you finally meet your perfect
match. ~
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