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Recent content by PhillipR

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    What are you looking for in a publisher?

    The large publishing houses have seen the shift and they all created imprints to cash in on this change. The old, rigid way you mentioned is not the only way to get your book out there anymore. There are some, like SepiaandDust, who resist this change but for most authors it is welcomed and the...
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    What are you looking for in a publisher?

    SepiaandDust, I just see it differently. The traditional publishing method doesn't make one book better than any other. So the traditional publishing method isn't superior. If it is the one you prefer that is absolutely fine. If another author considers the alternatives that is absolutely fine...
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    What are you looking for in a publisher?

    SepiaandDust, I'm not sure why you have taken such offense to the business model we have chosen. For whatever reason you do not want to see Christian books published if they are not through traditional publishing. We disagree with the 'select few' mentality as mentioned earlier. As for you...
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    What are you looking for in a publisher?

    The first two responses focused on the importance of selling your book to the publisher. Is that all you are looking for? Who will buy your book? Goodbook, you hit on a couple things in your response. There ARE two very different sides in this: those who work tirelessly to gain a publisher's...
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    What are you looking for in a publisher?

    I am a new member here and wanted to post my meet and greet here for you guys. We are a new Christian publishing company and I came here to learn what your needs are and what you expect from a prospective publisher. I know the expectations will vary depending upon your comfort level with...