Unagented subs - any US publishers? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T02:22:34Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/unagented-subs-any-us?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A191219&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks so much, everyone, you…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-04:537324:Comment:1915502009-04-04T06:13:38.536ZJohn Doddshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnDodds
Thanks so much, everyone, you've been extremely helpful. I will let you know if anything emerges!<br />
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And, yes, I.J., I will investigate British publishers who do might do the same and return the favour.
Thanks so much, everyone, you've been extremely helpful. I will let you know if anything emerges!<br />
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And, yes, I.J., I will investigate British publishers who do might do the same and return the favour. The "Novel & Short Story…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-04:537324:Comment:1915382009-04-04T05:01:11.575ZBenjamin Sobieckhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
The "Novel & Short Story Writer's Market" is a great place to start. I found most of my USA submissions that way. It has a symbol system that makes it easy to browse for what the publisher accepts. I give it a thumbs up.<br />
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I think there's a UK version of "Writer's Market 2010." It might be new to the market, but I believe it has USA listings in it. That might be worth a look, too.<br />
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Anyway, if it says F&W Media as the publisher, I've found it's a solid source. F&W puts out "Writer's…
The "Novel & Short Story Writer's Market" is a great place to start. I found most of my USA submissions that way. It has a symbol system that makes it easy to browse for what the publisher accepts. I give it a thumbs up.<br />
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I think there's a UK version of "Writer's Market 2010." It might be new to the market, but I believe it has USA listings in it. That might be worth a look, too.<br />
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Anyway, if it says F&W Media as the publisher, I've found it's a solid source. F&W puts out "Writer's Digest" magazine and "Writer's Market" book series. My first novel has already be…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-02:537324:Comment:1912692009-04-02T14:47:44.186ZJohn Doddshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnDodds
My first novel has already been published - by a small press in the UK. Agents were not interested in the first one, mainly for that reason. Ironically, had it sold in very high numbers, they might have been interested.
My first novel has already been published - by a small press in the UK. Agents were not interested in the first one, mainly for that reason. Ironically, had it sold in very high numbers, they might have been interested. You got some excellent answer…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-02:537324:Comment:1912602009-04-02T14:33:29.341ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
You got some excellent answers -- and it's well for the rest of us to remember them also. Now how about returning the favor with names of British publishers? :)
You got some excellent answers -- and it's well for the rest of us to remember them also. Now how about returning the favor with names of British publishers? :) Five Star accepts unagented w…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-02:537324:Comment:1912432009-04-02T13:09:45.139ZToni L.P. Kelnerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ToniLPKelner
Five Star accepts unagented work, and do some good stuff--they get plenty of reviews and have been getting more award nominations. The downside is that the money is low and the distribution is a little odd--they only market to libraries.<br />
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I published one book with Five Star, and would be glad to share more details if you're interested.<br />
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But like Jude, I have to wonder why you don't want to just wait until you get an agent for your second book and let the agent handle the first one, too.
Five Star accepts unagented work, and do some good stuff--they get plenty of reviews and have been getting more award nominations. The downside is that the money is low and the distribution is a little odd--they only market to libraries.<br />
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I published one book with Five Star, and would be glad to share more details if you're interested.<br />
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But like Jude, I have to wonder why you don't want to just wait until you get an agent for your second book and let the agent handle the first one, too. Midnight Ink, Dorchester, and…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-02:537324:Comment:1912242009-04-02T08:54:22.096ZJude Hardinhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/festus
<a href="http://www.midnightinkbooks.com/">Midnight Ink</a>, <a href="http://www.dorchesterpub.com/">Dorchester</a>, and <a href="http://www.poisonedpenpress.com/">Poisoned Pen Press</a> are some you might want to check out, John. These are all well established, and they publish quality stuff.<br />
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But I'm curious why you're not seeking representation for your first novel.
<a href="http://www.midnightinkbooks.com/">Midnight Ink</a>, <a href="http://www.dorchesterpub.com/">Dorchester</a>, and <a href="http://www.poisonedpenpress.com/">Poisoned Pen Press</a> are some you might want to check out, John. These are all well established, and they publish quality stuff.<br />
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But I'm curious why you're not seeking representation for your first novel. You could try http://www.soho…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2009-04-02:537324:Comment:1912192009-04-02T08:38:13.720ZBobhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Bob24
You could try <a href="http://www.sohopress.com/submissions.php">http://www.sohopress.com/submissions.php</a>
You could try <a href="http://www.sohopress.com/submissions.php">http://www.sohopress.com/submissions.php</a>