Going to market
Which way forward?
Be clear about what you want publication to achieve, urges Patrick Forsyth
Patrick Forsyth
Essentially my theme here always relates in some way to making money from your writing.
But… here’s a thought. Getting a book published is a goal for many. Yet, unless you are very lucky, realistically achieving that goal can take some time. With that in mind it may be useful to consider exactly why you want to be published. To make money surely, but there are other reasons, not least just to have people (including friends and family) read what you write. If you put money first and equate maximising that with getting an agent and a deal with a significant publisher, this may take time.