If I publish an NF book first....

M.A.Gardener · Sep 7, 2007

... will that negatively affect me when I go to publish my novel?

I talked with an agent about a non-fiction book and she's interested. She doesn't represent fiction, though, so she wouldn't represent me on that front. When I look for an agent for my novel, will they look at my NF publishing credit and not want to represent me? What do you think?

johnzakour · Sep 7, 2007

Nope not all. My first three books were non-fiction.

amber_grosjean · Sep 7, 2007

I'd say go for it! Congrats on finding an agent! If the two books are similar, you could use the same pen name and if you do, publishing a NF book first could help you, not hurt you. Non-fiction books sell more than fiction so I've been told so congrats on getting that far!! Good luck and I hope you go all the way and sell loads!!

Amber

Deirdre · Sep 7, 2007

It won't hurt, but it may not help, either.

(Speaking as someone who's been there, done that.)

If I publish an NF book first....

If I publsh an NF book first, will that hurt my getting an agent for a novel?

Are you kidding? Not at all. Go for it!

Yes, you'll get a reputation as that NF girl.

I dunno. Six of one, half dozen of another.

M.A.Gardener

johnzakour

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amber_grosjean

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Deirdre

practical experience, FTW