Hit me baby one more time - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T07:14:40Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:131901?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A132017&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'd listen most closely to my…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-20:537324:Comment:1321762008-03-20T15:20:23.027ZKaren Dionnehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KarenDionne
I'd listen most closely to my agent's advice on this question. Thing is, I'm sure you'll find authors for whom it worked and didn't work in both scenarios, but presumably your agent is more invested even than your publisher in your long-term career.<br />
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Good luck!
I'd listen most closely to my agent's advice on this question. Thing is, I'm sure you'll find authors for whom it worked and didn't work in both scenarios, but presumably your agent is more invested even than your publisher in your long-term career.<br />
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Good luck! Tom, she has more siblings th…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-20:537324:Comment:1321422008-03-20T08:59:50.779Zhelen blackhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/helenblack
Tom, she has more siblings than the Waltons....<br />
Ideas I am full of - it's the execution of the them that's the bugger.<br />
HB x
Tom, she has more siblings than the Waltons....<br />
Ideas I am full of - it's the execution of the them that's the bugger.<br />
HB x I have a three book deal and…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-20:537324:Comment:1321402008-03-20T08:58:35.262Zhelen blackhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/helenblack
I have a three book deal and although my contract does not specify that each book has to be part of a series I suspect that is what my publishers will want - particularly in the light of the good start I've had vis a vis sales.<br />
I think IJ's advice is sound and that I should get my outline down at least for the standalone. I always dfo very detailed plans, bios etc and I always work very quickly at the front end. Then I could crack on with book three in the series for which I already have a…
I have a three book deal and although my contract does not specify that each book has to be part of a series I suspect that is what my publishers will want - particularly in the light of the good start I've had vis a vis sales.<br />
I think IJ's advice is sound and that I should get my outline down at least for the standalone. I always dfo very detailed plans, bios etc and I always work very quickly at the front end. Then I could crack on with book three in the series for which I already have a synopsis.<br />
Phew.<br />
HB xxx Oh, and Helen - does your mus…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-20:537324:Comment:1321232008-03-20T05:35:53.344ZTom Barclayhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MacCZpilot
Oh, and Helen - does your muse have a sister?
Oh, and Helen - does your muse have a sister? I don't think it is a grass i…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-20:537324:Comment:1320952008-03-20T02:49:14.785ZKim Smithhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KayCon
I don't think it is a grass is always greener thing. I think your muse is keeping you busy. GO WITH HER!
I don't think it is a grass is always greener thing. I think your muse is keeping you busy. GO WITH HER! Depends on how many books you…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-19:537324:Comment:1320432008-03-19T22:57:30.487ZNeil Whitehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/NeilWhite
Depends on how many books your contract is for. If it is a three book deal, for example, and you start going in a different direction to that preferred by the publisher on book 3, it puts you in a weaker position at negotiation time. If they want your lead character as a series character and you seek to depart from it, they might not try as hard to keep you. If, however, the series character is a strong one, which it is, and you agree to do a third, and also the first one in the next deal, then…
Depends on how many books your contract is for. If it is a three book deal, for example, and you start going in a different direction to that preferred by the publisher on book 3, it puts you in a weaker position at negotiation time. If they want your lead character as a series character and you seek to depart from it, they might not try as hard to keep you. If, however, the series character is a strong one, which it is, and you agree to do a third, and also the first one in the next deal, then you are negotiating the next deal from a strong position, but still leaving your options open for book 5. If you have a loyal following by book 5, people will buy the new one regardless and then anticipate the next in the series. Okay then, could you outline…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-19:537324:Comment:1320172008-03-19T17:41:11.251ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Okay then, could you outline # 3 now, and then work on the other one? Also keep in mind, that it is possible to work on two different books by taking a break from one or the other from time to time.
Okay then, could you outline # 3 now, and then work on the other one? Also keep in mind, that it is possible to work on two different books by taking a break from one or the other from time to time. You're right I do have just u…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-19:537324:Comment:1320022008-03-19T15:25:31.372Zhelen blackhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/helenblack
You're right I do have just under a year - but I'm worried it will fly away from me, what with editing book two, promoting etc. Also I have book one coming out in Europe so am panicking about how much stuff there'll be to do for that.<br />
I am going on holiday next week and it will be good for me to take a deep breath and make some calm decisions.<br />
HB x
You're right I do have just under a year - but I'm worried it will fly away from me, what with editing book two, promoting etc. Also I have book one coming out in Europe so am panicking about how much stuff there'll be to do for that.<br />
I am going on holiday next week and it will be good for me to take a deep breath and make some calm decisions.<br />
HB x I would certainly write the s…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-19:537324:Comment:1319872008-03-19T14:09:04.911ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
I would certainly write the standalone. For one thing, you will write better and faster while you are inspired, and for another, you'll probably have a year before the issue of # 3 becomes urgent.
I would certainly write the standalone. For one thing, you will write better and faster while you are inspired, and for another, you'll probably have a year before the issue of # 3 becomes urgent. Oh, that is very good news, N…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2008-03-19:537324:Comment:1319812008-03-19T14:07:10.164ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
Oh, that is very good news, Naomi. I'm so glad. Major congrats and good wishes.
Oh, that is very good news, Naomi. I'm so glad. Major congrats and good wishes.