Seeking a publisher

[Guest S****r]

Can anyone recommend a publisher to approach with a manuscript on the world of escorting? If so, I would appreciate it. Thank you!

 

You can PM me if you prefer.

[scribbles 6031]

Ever considered self publishing, or ebook publishing?

[Guest S****r]

I don't know too much about either. Perhaps you could enlighten me? (us)

[scribbles 6031]

I've been looking into self publishing ebooks for a little bit now. I've always had an interest in writing, and have several projects I've been considering ranging from erotica to non-fiction. Self publishing ebooks allows you the ability to write and say what you want without marketing-minded publishers deciding whether your work fits within the calendar and demographic they are aiming for. You retain considerably more control over your product. The downside is that you may publish something that doesn't sell, or sell very much, and the marketing and promotion of your work is something you have to work at yourself.

 

If you are just looking to have the work published for the sake of it being read, those downsides aren't necessarily onerous. And, there's the possibility that you far exceed your earning potential as a self - publisher instead of as a traditionally published author.

 

The how to is a little longer to explain, and I'm by no means an expert. First step is finding someone willing to read and offer editing notes. For that, I'm willing to volunteer.

[fortunateone 156618]

There are a number of Canadian publishers, but you might want to consider US based ones.

 

The best thing to do is to go into the non fiction section of any bookstore and note the names of the publishers of similar style books. Also compare how big or small the books are. Some publishers do the huge ones - 800 pages for example (more costly) others do something along the line of 150 pages.

 

You need to have a real well worked out plan for the book, and include up to three written chapters. But first you would make a list of possible publishers that you think might be interested, and look for their submission guidelines. Some may not take anything over the transom, others will. Some may only deal via an agent, so you would be first looking for one of those, not a publisher. An agent if interested will work with you on editing and planning the content of the book to make it presentable to an editor. If it is a good topic, they will have multiple publishers interested in buying it.

 

It is unlikely your book will make a lot of money, if you choose a Canadian slant and publisher. But it doesn't mean that it won't be the best choice for your topic.

[Guest S*rca****sid]

Here is a link that might help with the process...

 

http://www.penguin.ca/static/pages/aboutpenguin/gettingpublished.html

http://www.writersunion.ca/node/126

[TheRubicon 166]

I did some research on this a while back for a book I am working on which should be completed in the year 2087 at the rate I'm going. The publisher approach can work, but they tend to ask for exclusivity periods when you submit for review, meaning it can take years to shop around. The self publish approach is doable, but if the book does well, can be problematic if you use a self publish feature on Google, or just expensive to market and produce if you use a vanity publisher. Most recommendations were to go with an agent who can get your submission to folks likely to take a serious look, although you have to sign away some rights too. Toronto has some well respected agencies for non-fiction printing Canadian based books, but if it is general, recommendations were largely to try an agent in the US.

[randyzak 3600]

The two autobiographical books on escorting available from the Ottawa Public Library are:

 

1. Belle De Jour, published by Warner Books, New York (originally published in the U.K. by Weidenfeld & Nicolson), 2006.

 

2. The Price: My Rise and Fall as Natalia, New York's #1 Escort by Natalie McLennan, published by Phoenix Books of Beverly Hills, California, 2008.

 

Your story might fit with the interests of these niche publishers, rather than some of the big mass-market outfits. You might want to borrow both books from the library to see what these authors have said and to determine whether you have something unique to say (I'm sure you do) since that would be a key thing they'd be looking for when deciding to publish your manuscript.

[Guest S****r]

The two autobiographical books on escorting available from the Ottawa Public Library are:

 

1. Belle De Jour, published by Warner Books, New York (originally published in the U.K. by Weidenfeld & Nicolson), 2006.

 

2. The Price: My Rise and Fall as Natalia, New York's #1 Escort by Natalie McLennan, published by Phoenix Books of Beverly Hills, California, 2008.

 

Your story might fit with the interests of these niche publishers, rather than some of the big mass-market outfits. You might want to borrow both books from the library to see what these authors have said and to determine whether you have something unique to say (I'm sure you do) since that would be a key thing they'd be looking for when deciding to publish your manuscript.

 

That's a great idea. I think I'll do that!

I watched the full series of The Secret Diary of a Call Girl, which is the story of Belle de Jour, and I really liked it!

[Guest P**aq]

Most publishers don't accept unsolicited manuscripts. You may want to submit yours to an agent for your representation. But do not send it to an agent who asks for money upfront to read your manuscript.

[backrubman 64800]

Thanks, backrubman! I would be very interested in this information.(Maybe I have even read her book!) And thank you for the word of encouragement to do it, also.

 

Apparently, she says you can sell your book directly through Amazon with very little hassle. For even less hassle and access to 10+ e-book markets, services like http://www.bookbaby.com/ will take care of everything for you (and keep 15% of the proceeds for their trouble) :)

[Guest S****r]

I am going to look into this. Thanks!

 

Apparently, she says you can sell your book directly through Amazon with very little hassle. For even less hassle and access to 10+ e-book markets, services like http://www.bookbaby.com/ will take care of everything for you (and keep 15% of the proceeds for their trouble) :)