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Re: [OM] Collectors' Guide

Subject: Re: [OM] Collectors' Guide
From: "Hilary Stone" <Hilary.Stone@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 10:40:52 +0100
Having self published a book some years ago and also been involved in
editing and writing others since I do not think self publishing is the way
to go. Publishers earn their living by the marketing of the book ­ this book
needs to be in the bookshops worldwide properly (and not just on the web) ,
you will not do that by self publishing.
    As a professional journalist and graphic designer I am more than willing
to give a helping hand. What this book needs more than anything else is
someone who is experienced in editing ­ amateur writers however enthusiastic
need a sympathetic, guiding hand.  I have seen far too many cases of self
published books from keen authors which are much too long and repetitive.
    As to publisher there are only a limited number of specialist publishers
out there who would consider such a book. A tight and detailed synopsis with
some a few sample pages needs to be got together.  With that I would have
thought it possible to find a sympathetic and willing publisher.
Hilary Stone
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>From: "Keith Berry" <k.berry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: [OM] Collectors' Guide
>Date: Sat, Apr 14, 2001, 1:36 am
>

> Garth Wood wrote:
>> *Ahem*.
>>
>> Might I suggest an alternative to finding a publisher for the first
> go-round?
>>
>> Let's self-publish...
>
> This makes a lot of sense to me. It would be a pity to have all this work
> done within the group and then hand over control to an outside publisher,
> especially, as has already been said, only the publisher will see any money.
>
> - Keith Berry
>
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