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| OtleyLad |
Anyone published their own book?I have just about finished writing a book - has anyone experience of self-publishing their own book, or could point me in the direction of some good advice?Thanks |
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| Barefoot Andrew |
See this thread and Sally's article for more info.
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| Jamanda |
What's the book about? | ||||
| OtleyLad |
Its all about how to get fresh vegetables every day of the year from a few pots/trays on a windowsill, pots in the back yard or a small garden. Includes details of a rotation system to continuosly crop beds without risking a build up of pests/diseases. |
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| sueshells |
Sounds excellent - hope you find a good publisher. | ||||
| Jamanda |
I'd be interested to read that. Let us know how you get on. |
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| The sow |
Why don't you actually try and find a publisher rather than doing it yourself. I would have thought this would be a good subject bearing in mind that urban is very much in fashion now. Try Crowood Press or Farming Books and Videos. | ||||
| OtleyLad |
Thanks, I will give them a try - I had initially thought that it might be a very time consuming process (approaching and being rejected by lots of publishers-which I imagine is normal) and could do it quicker myself. |
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| mochyn |
If you publich it yourself though I suspect you'd loose many, many hours trailing round bookshops trying to get them to stock it. Publishers have ways of getting that kind of thing done. The inital investment in time in finding a publisher should be repaid by the work they do for you. | ||||
| Mary-Jane |
Sally is the person to speak to for advice. | ||||
| The sow |
I was lucky in that my first book was commissioned. However my second book, I approached two publishers and the second one went with me. Through that they then asked to me to write a third. My fouth book I am trying to find an agent for which is difficult. When you approach a publisher, you have to (without lying!!), show you are extremely well connected and knowledgeable. Publishers like to take people on who they feel are experts and well connected in their field. Send in your CV, if you have written articles then send those in along with a synopsis of your book. Approach the publishers first with an email or phone call about your idea. I prefer the latter then at least you know straight away whether they are interested or not. If you haven't already first approach a magazine such as smallholders and see if they would be interested in running a few chapters or at the very least an article on your subject. Having stuff already in some sort of print does help when finding a publisher. | ||||
| sally_in_wales |
an agent can certainly be helpful, I self published most of my books but got an agent for the shiny hardback one, and it was worth every moment of effort. | ||||
| VSS |
You could try the Good Life Press.
They are publishing Tim's book. Its in their area of interest. Worth a call. Self publishing is risky and potentially expensive. |
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| OtleyLad |
Thanks all for your info - I have sent proposals to a number of them... | ||||
| Hairyloon |
Anyone got top tips on writing a book?
After battering him around the Employment Tribunals for 4 1/2 years, my ex-employer is talking about a book deal. 
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