As an author published by Simon & Schuster observing the current state of the U.S. publishing industry, it’s as if the marketplace has stalled as it re-engineers its model to account for AI, consolidation, and awful writers self-publishing stank - all while telling aspiring authors that an established platform with an audience is what gets an author a book contract. Is that what was told to Clavell, LeCarre and Leonard?
Having finished my second book, and first fiction novel, a thoughtful approach to hybrid publishing is becoming increasingly attractive.
For new writers, my own experience might be instructive.
When S&S bought my first book and paid an advance, I was giddy. What resulted was an editor who went silent because his coke habit was beating his ass. A hint of hope arrived when he was replaced, until it was evident the new editor brought three steamer trunks of bias and a poor attitude, as if my book was about her sensitivities and opinions.
When it came to marketing, my first book became a DIY project, and I was fortunate (unlike a lot of other authors), to get on The Daily Show and option my first book to AMC Studios. That’s unnecessarily hard and empirically senseless.
All that to say, what makes Random House stand-out in the current publishing industry circumstances, beside its legacy?
I am a writer currently working on my first novel, a psychological thriller set in Nashville. My character survived 8 years in captivity and is now trying to put her life back together. She may or may not become a vigilante. Stay tuned! I subscribed to your feed. Hit me back? Let’s connect!
As an author published by Simon & Schuster observing the current state of the U.S. publishing industry, it’s as if the marketplace has stalled as it re-engineers its model to account for AI, consolidation, and awful writers self-publishing stank - all while telling aspiring authors that an established platform with an audience is what gets an author a book contract. Is that what was told to Clavell, LeCarre and Leonard?
Having finished my second book, and first fiction novel, a thoughtful approach to hybrid publishing is becoming increasingly attractive.
For new writers, my own experience might be instructive.
When S&S bought my first book and paid an advance, I was giddy. What resulted was an editor who went silent because his coke habit was beating his ass. A hint of hope arrived when he was replaced, until it was evident the new editor brought three steamer trunks of bias and a poor attitude, as if my book was about her sensitivities and opinions.
When it came to marketing, my first book became a DIY project, and I was fortunate (unlike a lot of other authors), to get on The Daily Show and option my first book to AMC Studios. That’s unnecessarily hard and empirically senseless.
All that to say, what makes Random House stand-out in the current publishing industry circumstances, beside its legacy?
They are. Sadly not often do they want to actually spend time and efford in that.
I'll go ahead and add mine to the list for funsies.
More Than You Think
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Thanks for the food for thought today ✍️ ✨❤️
I am a writer currently working on my first novel, a psychological thriller set in Nashville. My character survived 8 years in captivity and is now trying to put her life back together. She may or may not become a vigilante. Stay tuned! I subscribed to your feed. Hit me back? Let’s connect!