I wrote a supernatural horror novel, about 75,000 words. I sent it to various publishing agencies, and I have heard back from two recently -
the first is an agency that publishes BOTH paperback and e-book.
Then I also heard back from a senior in an agency who said he was impressed with my work, and is considering my book for e-book publication so my book has been "shortlisted."
What I want to know is...
1. How hard is it to get published usually (down the e-book route) in comparison to traditional publishing?
2. If my book gets released as an e-book, would I ever be able to release it later on as paperback (via sites like Lulu) if I wanted to?
3. Are royalties normally fair?
4. From what I have seen, there are a lot of great books available as e-books online... but is there prejudice out there? I don't know much about e-book publishing, but my friend told me to "hold out" for a traditional publishing deal because it would be something to be "more proud" of. This last commend offended me, in truth, because I know there ARE great books out there online, and I also did feel proud that an agency liked my work...
5. Has anyone here released several books this way, and what has their experience been like?
I guess I just want to learn as much as possible in case I get an offer from one of these agencies....
the first is an agency that publishes BOTH paperback and e-book.
Then I also heard back from a senior in an agency who said he was impressed with my work, and is considering my book for e-book publication so my book has been "shortlisted."
What I want to know is...
1. How hard is it to get published usually (down the e-book route) in comparison to traditional publishing?
2. If my book gets released as an e-book, would I ever be able to release it later on as paperback (via sites like Lulu) if I wanted to?
3. Are royalties normally fair?
4. From what I have seen, there are a lot of great books available as e-books online... but is there prejudice out there? I don't know much about e-book publishing, but my friend told me to "hold out" for a traditional publishing deal because it would be something to be "more proud" of. This last commend offended me, in truth, because I know there ARE great books out there online, and I also did feel proud that an agency liked my work...
5. Has anyone here released several books this way, and what has their experience been like?
I guess I just want to learn as much as possible in case I get an offer from one of these agencies....