I was thinking about publishing my work on the Kindle. If I do that, will I still be able to approach agents/publishers to get the same work in print?
Thanks in advance to all replies.
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Thank you, Dor and Victoria. I was worried that it would put prospective agents/publishers off if the work was previously published and just wanted it confirmed. Much appreciated for your replies.
However, I don't know why you would. It doesn't make you look any more of a viable prospect to an agent.
There are some agents/publishers who won't accept previously published subs (which includes self-published works which only sold to your mum and her best mate).
If you *do* publish your work, you *must* mention this upfront in your cover letter. It's not a killer for a great book, but it's not going to help (unless followed by the line "it's sold 25,000 copies in the last three months") and for some may even be an off-putter.
I don't see why not. The only thing is, if it sinks like a stone it's not exactly a recommendation and the reasons people suceed on Kindle rarely have much to do with writing ability. You have to promote yourself ruthlessly and get yourself some good reviews on a review site. It might be that reasonable figures on Kindle would support your proposal to a publisher, but it's a real gamble. Good luck!
Thank you, Dor and Victoria. I was worried that it would put prospective agents/publishers off if the work was previously published and just wanted it confirmed. Much appreciated for your replies.
Yes, mostly.
However, I don't know why you would. It doesn't make you look any more of a viable prospect to an agent.
There are some agents/publishers who won't accept previously published subs (which includes self-published works which only sold to your mum and her best mate).
If you *do* publish your work, you *must* mention this upfront in your cover letter. It's not a killer for a great book, but it's not going to help (unless followed by the line "it's sold 25,000 copies in the last three months") and for some may even be an off-putter.
I don't see why not. The only thing is, if it sinks like a stone it's not exactly a recommendation and the reasons people suceed on Kindle rarely have much to do with writing ability. You have to promote yourself ruthlessly and get yourself some good reviews on a review site. It might be that reasonable figures on Kindle would support your proposal to a publisher, but it's a real gamble. Good luck!