In the publishing world, when you are first offered a contract, there can be no greater joy. :king_tb:
The second contract is just as exciting, and generally speaking, you sign that after a brief read. By then you probably have some sales figures from the first book (or maybe not).
By the third book, you are a bit more wary of the contracts and review all your options carefully. With each subsequent contract, the scrutiny gets more and more pronounced.
I have just contracted my sixth book and it’s with Loose Id, a publishing company I have a great respect for.
Recently I submitted to another publisher, Venus Press, which also is deserving of my respect. They are professional, responsive, and they have some fabulous authors on their crew. Tracey West is their Editorial Director and I can’t say enough good things about her. :smile1_tb:
I have some wise decisions to make and they are hard ones. I am looking to make a career out of writing so I am stepping carefully and really taking my time to consider my choices.
I’m waiting to hear back from St. Martin’s on a submission before I can make the next choice. Here’s hoping I make the right one. :ponder_tb:
November 29th, 2005
