Road to Publication #01: Agent or Publisher? Traditional or Indie?
 

I think the quality isn't there as often with published works as it had been, but I do think that all writers should still try to get published. Doing the submissions and trying to make it, I think would really push you to be better and stronger. Then when you reach a certain point, maybe look at going independent.

I feel like what publishers can provide, the teams of professionals, can't be easily replaced. However I think that most of them need to raise up and be better because they've slacked for too long. Especially in terms of editing and design work.

I support independent publishing more-so in theory and don't think it's quite there yet, and as long as it isn't vanity publishing.

Yeah. I think vanity publishing is the worst. I think as long as you have a good editor, the quality can be good. I have read a few indie books and I have been happy with no complaints.

A strong team of editors is a must for sure.

I agree. Whether or not a book is edited can either make or break you.

I completely agree. Sometimes, lack of editing or proofreading is the sole downfall of a book. I've read works before where the premise and the idea was fantastic, but the execution fell short. That's where a good team, and a good couple of people to help keep your thoughts on track comes in handy.

One of my relatives has a couple books published and I've tried to read them but I feel that his editing could be much better. I've tried to proofread around 4-5 chapters but it was a long and tedious process.

Yeah. I've read books where the story doesn't flow, or there are grammar errors that does my head in.

Yes, that's pretty much what happened.

That sucks. I recently self-published a book, I like to think it's not that bad. I can't afford an editor so I hope I did it well enough.

I'm on this road right now. I write poetry and just last week, I submitted one to a publishing company to be made into a children's book. I've written poetry since the 4th grade! :)

That's awesome.

So was is accepted or are you still waiting to hear back?

Thanks! :)
I'm still waiting to hear back from them. Waiting is so hard! :( But it is getting closer to the holidays so hopefully....just maybe time will go by fast! -fingers crossed-

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Thanks so much. That means a lot! :hug: :)