I’m so behind in what I want to blog, it’s a little overwhelming. Suffice it to say we were without power for a few days–which is a story for the next blog. However, since it’s been so long since I posted, I wanted to share an idea I sent out over the ACFW loop. They […]
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The Last Chance for a Bidding War :-)
Just in case you haven’t been by for awhile, start here to read the series in order. (Just click newer post to follow along.)Monday, November 3rdPublisher B returns a counter to the counter. They agree to the lower advance I asked for and lower the percentages slightly. Everyone is happy with the deal, but we […]
Advance Money: The Counter-intuitive Decision
Just in case you don’t read the comments here on Posting with Purpose, I want to highlight what Miralee Ferrell said. I struggled on my first book with a relatively low advance, based on what the industry often pays (according to my agent). But she very wisely counseled that it’s better to take a lower […]
The Call: Take Two!
How was that suspense? Did the six days since I last blogged feel like a LONG WEEKEND? 😉 At least the wait ended with good results … Monday, October 20th I, the compulsive email checker, see the email from my agent mere minutes before she calls to tell me. Publisher B has made an offer! […]
The LONG Weekend
The way I’m dragging this series out, we’ll reach Selling My Debut Novel: Part MCVII, so I’m changing the titling to better reflect the post. Friday & Saturday, October 18-19 So began the weekend of waiting. Publisher A might come in with their offer Monday and Publisher B might as well. The doubts rush in. […]
Selling My Debut Novel: Part III
You readers are wonderful! My blog statistics show you keep coming back, day after day, checking to see if there’s anything new. Sorry to disappoint so often. I’m trying to do edits, sell puppies, do everything Christmas related, foster, AND keep this blog updated. Here’s some advice for any pre-pub writer who would like to […]
Selling My Debut Novel: Part II
We had critique group today. The Redeemed Writers decided to let a new member into our crazy bunch, so Angella audited this month’s meeting. If she’s brave enough to return, she’ll hopefully find a committed (or need to be committed) group of women who love Jesus, seek serious feedback, and want to be better writers. […]
Selling My Debut Novel: Part I
As write this, a paper copy of my manuscript is spitting out of the printer. I’ll soon begin my final rewrite before handing the manuscript in to my editor. Well, AN editor, but that’s a story for a later post. I’ve always wanted to see how a deal happens, start to finish, so I hope […]
Randy Ingermanson, The Ruler of the Universe
If you aren’t reading Randy Ingermanson’s blog, why not? He’s a genius who uses his powers for good. Lately, he’s been especially excellent, ie. posting two blogs that mention me. First … second. I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned this before, but since he references it in the first post, I will bring it up again. […]
All Over The Place
Some of you may have thought I died, it’s been so long since I’ve blogged. I announce my contract and then go missing for a week? Maybe it’s a publicity stunt. Maybe not. The first two days I spent trying to keep up with the flood of congratulatory emails bombarding my inbox. I know, not […]