I'm not actually in the US. It's a bigger market, so I focus on it. And if you aren't happy with the state of the industry in the UK, maybe you should try the US market.
....why would they find you? There are countless writers trying to get published; the publishers aren't going to come knocking on your door begging you to give them your book. If you want to self-publish, OK, do that--I think it's a mistake, but it's your choice. But don't self-publish on the assumption that the odds of a publisher begging for your book are higher than, say, the odds of being struck by lightning.
Well, yes, of course. If a business has an opportunity to create a product that is good, but will lose them money, they will turn down that opportunity. That's pretty much inherent in the definition of "business." If we want books to be created that are (1) glorious but (2) will lose money, they'll have to come from somewhere other than business, or they'll at least to be subsidized from somewhere else. The first entity that comes in mind in the United States is the NEA; I have no idea if they do any such thing or if they could do such a thing. Edited to add: Huh. http://blog.sfgate.com/bookmarks/2014/10/16/mcsweeneys-to-become-a-nonprofit-publishing-house/ "The San Francisco publishing house McSweeney’s will become a nonprofit, allowing the acclaimed small press to continue taking on projects that don’t necessarily make money..." Cool. One example of the concept.
Hi Tenderiser, Considering your love for the immortal Rik Mayall, do you like the 'Bottom' live stage shows better than the television series and movie they did? Kind regards, Ashley.
For me it goes The series > Guest House Paradiso (slightly below) > The live shows (very variable in quality, but even the best isn't as good as GHP) I help run a fan page on Facebook, if you're a member https://www.facebook.com/groups/699078866903905/
Really? Gosh! I agree about the varying quality of live stage shows. 4 and 5 don't live up to expectations for me. I could be completely off the mark but after Rik's tragic accident in 1998, everything seemed to change. 1, 2 and 3 of the live stage shows, when they can improvise for 100 minutes is amazing. The interaction and chemistry they both have, is second to none. I just watched 'Guest House Paradiso' again two weeks ago and the 'pheeb' bit of the movie when Richie's in the dining room and Eddie's in the kitchen waiting to take the breakfast order, plus the "candle in the eye" made me laugh so hard my stomach muscles ached afterwards. Two of the best comedians that have ever been in the business. Unfortunately this is the only social media I use, I don't have Facebook. I know they are not equivalent, but you seem to have a great taste in comedy. Do you also like Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton? They did 'The League of Gentlemen', 'Psychoville' and are currently making 'Inside No.9'?
I don't really care if i get rejected or not, that's just part of the writing process. You have to have faith in your work and never stop, that's how writers partly get their recognition.
I think I took my first rejection fairly well. Marketing is not my strong suit. I told myself that I was not bad enough to be accepted by some indie publisher, because my novel is out their league. Then I ran out of beer, and decided that it is hard to sell awesome to idiots. Haven't heard back from the other publisher, but hey at least I tried damn it. Then I concluded that no one is gonna want to publish something that breaks the mold on how I wrote the darn thing. Maybe one day you will be able to get it as an ebook for a small sum, and then leave some random review. Lacking the nerve to jump back into trying to pitch the darn thing, cause of noob status as a writer.
