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So, we all know the drill. Write the best book you can, the best query and synopsis, then research and submit to appropriate agents according to their specifications. I've got two novels I'm querying, am in the process of doing these things, and it doesn't take long through researching here and in other places such as Pub Marketplace to get a handle on who the real players are, but in researching small pubs that accept direct subs, for me, it gets a lot more confusing.
Of course I'm waiting for that email from an active agent that says, "We love it! More please!" But my tentative backup plan is to send to indie pubs that aren't going to drag me into a nightmare.
So, my first question is, does my approach make sense? If not, please tell me why, as I don't know a lot more than I do. But if it does make sense and you've followed a similar course, my second question would be, what do you look for in an indie publisher?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Of course I'm waiting for that email from an active agent that says, "We love it! More please!" But my tentative backup plan is to send to indie pubs that aren't going to drag me into a nightmare.
So, my first question is, does my approach make sense? If not, please tell me why, as I don't know a lot more than I do. But if it does make sense and you've followed a similar course, my second question would be, what do you look for in an indie publisher?
Thanks in advance for any advice.