I feel like God planted a dream to publish a book a few years ago, that was before I had written very much. Last year, I ended up getting a devotional I wrote back in 2003 published in a magazine. Since then I have written over 40 devotions. I've contacted various publishers and editors about this but nothing feels right, either that or I chicken out when it comes down to it. I've never signed a contract or anything like that. Self- publishing is probably the way to go but that is daunting also. Plus, I'm in Canada so that adds to the issues in a way - with the exchange rate these days. I feel like I'm at peace when I am just still and don't push the issue. Yet, I feel compelled to continue to look at various publishing options. Sometimes I think I'm not ready to be a published author and then other times I wonder if it's just fear! Any advice? (I still have the dream to have published books but the whole thing is terrifying in a way too!) Any advice? (Besides praying about it lol.)
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Well, OF COURSE you feel at peace when you're not facing rejection. Yes, it can be terrifying, but either submit or don't.
I just got rejected for a preliminary beginning (200 words) because those 200 words weren't "strong enough a story". Well, duh! The story was an insanely researched bit of historical speculative fiction... or speculative historical fiction... that really gets it's feet at about 500 words. Anyway, it's pretty good. But I don't care that one guy rejected me--I went into it knowing that the story would be a hard sell. I may not ever sell it, but it's pretty hardcore, and I like it.
Submit your stuff, self-publish it, or don't. Those are really your only options.
I just got rejected for a preliminary beginning (200 words) because those 200 words weren't "strong enough a story". Well, duh! The story was an insanely researched bit of historical speculative fiction... or speculative historical fiction... that really gets it's feet at about 500 words. Anyway, it's pretty good. But I don't care that one guy rejected me--I went into it knowing that the story would be a hard sell. I may not ever sell it, but it's pretty hardcore, and I like it.
Submit your stuff, self-publish it, or don't. Those are really your only options.
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A few months later I'm thinking of publishing again! Seriously considering it but I'm really scared! I don't want to let fear stop me if God really wants me to proceed. I think my devotional book has the potential to build up and help my Christian brothers and sisters who read. BUT do I do it and how much should I consider spending? Obviously, I want to keep costs to a minimum so I'm looking around, getting quotes. Prayers would be appreciated. It's a hard decision!
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