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https://claystaffordbooks.com/
Anyone have any experience with this publisher? I searched the threads and the index, but didn't see anything.
They're really new... only two books published so far. I searched on Clay Stafford and there's a lot about him. I've just never heard of him or his other businesses, and hoped someone might have some insight.
Their submission is a 3-sentence pitch. That's all.
I sent them three sentences, and they responded asking for 50 pages. I sent that, and they asked for a detailed (chapter by chapter) outline/synopsis to send to their "editorial" board. A detailed outline is something I don't have. Maybe I should have one and this would be a good time to do it. However, that's a lot of work. Not sure I want to do it not knowing anything about the publisher.
The editor who responded both times (both times were very quick responses, within days), was very nice, courteous, and understanding. I put a lot of stake in that. To me, it indicates respect for me. He thanked me both times for letting them see my work.
There are some who say to research the publisher first, before submitting, Yeah, okay, I can see that. But to me it's a chicken and the egg thing. Why research if they do't respond anyway? And odds are, they won't respond, and if they do, reject. I prefer to wait until they respond, then noodle a bit and see what I shake up.
So, anyone have any experience with Clay Stafford?
Thanks,
Dave.
Anyone have any experience with this publisher? I searched the threads and the index, but didn't see anything.
They're really new... only two books published so far. I searched on Clay Stafford and there's a lot about him. I've just never heard of him or his other businesses, and hoped someone might have some insight.
Their submission is a 3-sentence pitch. That's all.
I sent them three sentences, and they responded asking for 50 pages. I sent that, and they asked for a detailed (chapter by chapter) outline/synopsis to send to their "editorial" board. A detailed outline is something I don't have. Maybe I should have one and this would be a good time to do it. However, that's a lot of work. Not sure I want to do it not knowing anything about the publisher.
The editor who responded both times (both times were very quick responses, within days), was very nice, courteous, and understanding. I put a lot of stake in that. To me, it indicates respect for me. He thanked me both times for letting them see my work.
There are some who say to research the publisher first, before submitting, Yeah, okay, I can see that. But to me it's a chicken and the egg thing. Why research if they do't respond anyway? And odds are, they won't respond, and if they do, reject. I prefer to wait until they respond, then noodle a bit and see what I shake up.
So, anyone have any experience with Clay Stafford?
Thanks,
Dave.