Sgt Spanky
In my previous thread we discussed how PoDs can suck. Based on the feedback in that thread there's clearly plenty of ways they can do this, many of which were discussed at length.
So, we know PoDs can certainly suck in a variety of ways but is there ANY scenario where they may actually be beneficial? I think it's possible. I've been thinking about this and I believe that a PoD book can possibly, not likely but possibly, help to advance an author's career under certain circumstances and with a bit of luck.
Before you dismiss the notion as the ravings of a fevered mind, consider that once printed, you can promote your work by handing it out to groups and institutions that could then read it and recommend it to others. This might include churches, schools, book clubs, associates, etc... Over time, if the work is a hit with these readers, word may start to spread as the copies are passed around to more and more people. This would obviously take an undetermined amount of time and a lotta legwork but...it's not impossible.
Obviously this could also lead to nothing more than a local fanbase or, if the work stinks, nothing more than tired feet and shattered illusions and it certainly doesn't replace being signed by a real publisher. The point here is, this may indicate at least one legitimate use for a PoD to help get your work out to the public in book form.
I'm trying to examine this from all angles before dismissing it out of hand.
Comments?
So, we know PoDs can certainly suck in a variety of ways but is there ANY scenario where they may actually be beneficial? I think it's possible. I've been thinking about this and I believe that a PoD book can possibly, not likely but possibly, help to advance an author's career under certain circumstances and with a bit of luck.
Before you dismiss the notion as the ravings of a fevered mind, consider that once printed, you can promote your work by handing it out to groups and institutions that could then read it and recommend it to others. This might include churches, schools, book clubs, associates, etc... Over time, if the work is a hit with these readers, word may start to spread as the copies are passed around to more and more people. This would obviously take an undetermined amount of time and a lotta legwork but...it's not impossible.
Obviously this could also lead to nothing more than a local fanbase or, if the work stinks, nothing more than tired feet and shattered illusions and it certainly doesn't replace being signed by a real publisher. The point here is, this may indicate at least one legitimate use for a PoD to help get your work out to the public in book form.
I'm trying to examine this from all angles before dismissing it out of hand.
Comments?