This is something that has been on my mind for a while and is bothering me, so I thought I ask about it. So my WIP is set in the US and most of my characters are Americans, I also should mention that it's a fantasy novel. Anyway, I live in the UK and my concern is that UK publishers would take issue with a novel that features no British characters and is set entirely in another country. Is this a valid concern? Or am I getting worked up about nothing? Any and all insights are appreciated.
I don't know that it's necessarily a concern, but all the same... I'd suggest looking for US agents/editors. It's a much bigger market, and if your book is already set in that country... why not?
I simply thought it would easier to go with UK publishers since this is where I live, but you're right that looking for the US ones probably makes more sense. But would US agents/editors/publishers work with someone who doesn't live in the US?
They'll work with anyone that turns shit green (or whatever color your native currency is). There's no national pride where money is concerned. Not in publishing. It's pretty simple if you think about it along those lines.
My agent and publishers are in the US and I'm not. It's fine. A bit of a pain with currency conversion sometimes, but really not a big deal.
I would also query US agents/publishers in your shoes. I write books set in the UK with UK characters and I still queried in the US, because it's the biggest market for my genre. It hasn't been a problem.
Thank you guys for all of your insights into this. Really helpful and puts my mind at ease. I'm actually nowhere close to the point of actually sending out queries - My novel needs a lot more work before I get there - but this was something that was nagging at my brain. And now you guys have put those worries, for the most part, to bed. So thanks