Hard Copy Submissions
I know that the savings writers and publishers experience by sending PDF files is a welcome one, but that will have to be curtailed as much as possible in the future. This is standard procedure on the other side of this industry anyway, and I can see why. Though I’m almost always on the computer when it comes to work, I find that I’m not spending as much time at it reading POD books, because my workload has increased over the past few weeks (and much of my free time at home is set aside for family). Therefore, a hard copy book makes all the sense in the world at this point.
I’ll keep going through the current queue of PDFs and MS Word files as is, unless some of you are willing to resubmit a hard copy book that was sent via email already. None of you are obligated to, of course, but it would smooth things out considerably. The sooner I get through much of the books in the current queue (or backlog), the sooner I can reopen submissions to other writers and publishers.
Well, these are my thoughts on this subject. I welcome any and all feedback from as many of you as are willing to grace me with your comments.
9 comments:
Hard copies make sense to me. I've plenty of hard copies of the new edition of my novel on hand, so I'll be happy to send it along when you're open for submissions again!
Have you ever considered using a Palm Pilot or Pocket PC for reading eBook version of books? You can read anywhere, even in dimly lit locations because of the backlight. Also, some eBook formats can be created easily and the software is free. Amazon is planning on carrying only Mobipocket eBooks, which is a very robust format. Publishers must agree to a 50% discount, but considering that you can set the retail price lower than a print book it's a good deal all around.
Randy
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Susan, I’m going to ask you to submit that book to me ASAP, since we discussed it long before submissions were closed. Expect an email from me.
Randy, that’s a good idea about the eBook reader; however, I find that PDFs are best viewed on a comp. so that the correct page dimensions are retained and the book layout is exactly like the hard copy version. This is important to me. Mobile readers won’t give me that feel.
Most agents request a hard copy - in fact I just mailed off a 350-pager to one at his request - because if you read all day for a living, you want to be as comfortable as possible - and that includes saving your eyes.
We all grew up reading books, so there's no reason not to request your submissions in hard format. If someone wants you to read it badly enough, they'll figure out a way to get it to you.
Ian
Would you like your Formats Accepted line in the Ring Chart updated to reflect your new attitude, or do you still prefer digital formats?
Yes, update to reflect new attitude. Hard copy submissions preferred. Thank you very much for checking in, Mr. O. I'm updating the guidelines now.
I'm all for this idea. It does incur a certain expense on my part, but it's nothing that'll kill me -- especially if it means that much more exposure down the line.
I'm fine with this, too. My PDF is in the queue somewhere, but I'm happy to mail you a hard copy.
Ah! The Devil's Bride. Check your zombiequeen email Joan.
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