How do you get a book published that is not a crime novel? - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T15:44:26Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/how-do-you-get-a-book?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A197733&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMaybe it would be easier to i…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-06-04:537324:Comment:2015302009-06-04T10:31:34.221ZHazel Edwardshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/HazelEdwards
Maybe it would be easier to insert a crime within this background as a sub plot? Easier to place a novel which is in a similar genre to your earlier one.
Maybe it would be easier to insert a crime within this background as a sub plot? Easier to place a novel which is in a similar genre to your earlier one. This is going to be difficult…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-15:537324:Comment:1984912009-05-15T09:57:10.501ZJohn Bakerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnBaker
This is going to be difficult. Not impossible, but very difficult. Agents and publishers tend to specialize. Once they've worked out what you are, according to their rather limited classifications, they are very reluctant to allow you to change.<br />
My own solution was to change agent and publisher and to go with a small independent publisher. I've not regretted the move, working with the smaller publisher was a good experience, and the resultant published novel looked, smelled, and felt the same…
This is going to be difficult. Not impossible, but very difficult. Agents and publishers tend to specialize. Once they've worked out what you are, according to their rather limited classifications, they are very reluctant to allow you to change.<br />
My own solution was to change agent and publisher and to go with a small independent publisher. I've not regretted the move, working with the smaller publisher was a good experience, and the resultant published novel looked, smelled, and felt the same as many of my previous books. In promotional terms it got more or less the same treatment as the novels published by mainstream publishers, i.e. very little, but editorially and design-wise it fared much better . . . I'm still promoting it, the reviews are good, so all in all the experience is what I would have wished. Ditto.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-11:537324:Comment:1979752009-05-11T03:17:17.786ZBenjamin Sobieckhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
Ditto.
Ditto. The pseudonym is a good idea,…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-11:537324:Comment:1979702009-05-11T03:15:42.036ZBenjamin Sobieckhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
The pseudonym is a good idea, but waiting might be better. Adding another one or two murder mystery books to your catalog should give you more flexibility in the long run. A publisher or agent might be more willing to pick you up if you can show them you've proven yourself in one genre.<br />
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That isn't to say you haven't already. Just my thoughts.
The pseudonym is a good idea, but waiting might be better. Adding another one or two murder mystery books to your catalog should give you more flexibility in the long run. A publisher or agent might be more willing to pick you up if you can show them you've proven yourself in one genre.<br />
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That isn't to say you haven't already. Just my thoughts. I feel your pain.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-10:537324:Comment:1977872009-05-10T03:40:19.857ZDebbi Mackhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DebbiMack
I feel your pain.
I feel your pain. Jon--at least you have an age…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-10:537324:Comment:1977812009-05-10T01:48:39.162ZB.R.Statehamhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
Jon--at least you have an agent, buddy.
Jon--at least you have an agent, buddy. I think it's all about the ag…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-10:537324:Comment:1977762009-05-10T01:44:27.206ZJon Loomishttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JonLoomis
I think it's all about the agent--if he/she is hot for the project, it should have a good shot. I'm lucky in that my agent is interested in all of my various projects: mystery, memoir, poetry and lit-fic. She doesn't have the big gun sales power I'd like sometimes, but she's willing to work with me on just about anything I produce. Life is full of such trade-offs, of course.
I think it's all about the agent--if he/she is hot for the project, it should have a good shot. I'm lucky in that my agent is interested in all of my various projects: mystery, memoir, poetry and lit-fic. She doesn't have the big gun sales power I'd like sometimes, but she's willing to work with me on just about anything I produce. Life is full of such trade-offs, of course. Check for agents who have han…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-09:537324:Comment:1977412009-05-09T17:18:57.048ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Check for agents who have handled similar books.
Check for agents who have handled similar books. Jack is right. Even biggies l…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-09:537324:Comment:1977382009-05-09T16:35:33.976ZB.R.Statehamhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BRStateham
Jack is right. Even biggies like James Paterson have difficulties branching off into different genres. It's easier to just come up with a pen name and go with it. Now, can you convince your agent the book is worthwhile?
Jack is right. Even biggies like James Paterson have difficulties branching off into different genres. It's easier to just come up with a pen name and go with it. Now, can you convince your agent the book is worthwhile? You could change your name. I…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-05-09:537324:Comment:1977332009-05-09T16:22:39.337ZJack Getzehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JGetze
You could change your name. It's a very common practice.
You could change your name. It's a very common practice.