I do rank Medallion as the toughest submission I've ever made. As said before, it was the marketing plan questionaire and the huge chap by chap outline I had to perform that left me a little bleary eyed and wondering.
Tri
Tri
I'd like to think this has to do with a very precise business model, but I haven't asked. The people at Medallion are all very nice, and efficient, particularly in the face of the recent reorganization. I haven't gone through the editing process with them yet, but they recently completed the cover art for my book. Nothing but positives from me.Roger J Carlson said:(my snip) they will only consider works between 80-120,000 words, period. No exceptions.
I do rank Medallion as the toughest submission I've ever made. As said before, it was the marketing plan questionaire and the huge chap by chap outline I had to perform that left me a little bleary eyed and wondering.
Tri
I don't understand why Medallion -- or Thomas Dunne, as the other author talked about -- would want such a thing.
Is this before they accepted the manuscript?
Why not, you know, just read the book?
Why not, you know, just read the book?
Because the book wasn't written yet. The synopsis I wrote for my editor at Thomas Dunne was simply a response to his asking for "more details, more intrigue" after I'd sent him a standard 10 page synopsis. He didn't say "hey, send me another one and make it 37 pages". I wrote what I thought he'd like to read and sent it on with my apologies as to the length. Turns out, it was exactly what he wanted.
It's had other positive benefits, too. My agent has been able to use the long synopsis to generate early interest from foreign markets and Hollywood.
Scott
Oh, okay. Good luck!
This is just me personally, but I'm never going to write a synopsis again. Ever. If they want to read it, wait until I finish the book.
Are we talking fiction or non-fiction here?Thanks, Will!
I'm in the other camp: I want to have my books sold before I ever write them. I don't mind synopsis-writing -- though it can be a real hair-puller. To me, the benefit outweighs the hassle.
Scott
Are we talking fiction or non-fiction here?
On the one hand, and speaking for myself, I wouldn't sign that contract without quite a bit of negotiation. On the other hand, concerns I've had about Medallion's distribution capacity may be addressed by the new arrangement with IPG. On still another hand, there's a puzzling lack of review presence for Medallion, especially in genre publications, so despite their attractive and well-composed print advertisements, I still wonder about marketing. So I guess the answer to your question is...I don't know. Not a "beware" situation, but definitely a "do your homework and consider all the issues" situation. This is true of any publisher, even the big ones, but it's more true of independents.So, Victoria, would you recommend them or consider them decent?
There are pros and cons to this. It offers money and security--you get paid upfront, and aren't writing into the ether; you have the confidence of knowing that your book has a home. For slower writers are those who are deadline-averse, however, it can be a tough row to hoe, since pre-selling a book or books often involves tight deadlines. Also, with the staff turnover in publishing being what it is, by the time you turn in your book your editor may have left the company, and you may find yourself passed on to someone who, given the choice, would not have bought your work.I'm in the other camp: I want to have my books sold before I ever write them.
Are we talking fiction or non-fiction here?
I'm very slow, compared to others in my genre, and have always worked poorly under pressure.
- Victoria
So, Victoria, would you recommend them or consider them decent?
I've enjoyed the way their books look (they sent me one, a couple of years back, for free: always cool) and they have some solid covers. ...
I have seen, and purchased, Medallion books in Books-a-Million, a chain store. They do get some shelf space.
In my limited experience I haven't found this. Terrible covers, but very good stories.
Medallion Press: "currently preparing hardcover and trade paper reprints for publication, but plan to begin accepting e-book manuscripts next February. We'll specialize in mystery novels, Western historicals, young adult novels and some nonfiction and romance. Any well-written manuscript, regardless of subject, will be considered, and our focus is on quality, not quantity."