Comments on: Breaking Big: How to Impress Big Five Publishers

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:21:02 +0000

In reply to Alyssa Bair. YESSS! I LOVE IT! Indeed.

By: Alyssa Bair

Alyssa Bair — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:30:09 +0000

In reply to Phil Maud. Oh geez - I meant I am pre-best-selling-author.

By: Alyssa Bair

Alyssa Bair — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:59:53 +0000

Aspiring first time author – glad I stumbled upon this. Looks like I need to do a deep dive into your blog if I want helpful, funny, real advice.

By: Phil Maud

Phil Maud — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:27:32 +0000

I think I will be writing for an audience of one. My only excuse is that I need to start somewhere. Maybe after I’ve written a few that will change.

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:46:49 +0000

In reply to Anne Springer. It depends on the publisher. I would at the very least have a written synopsis of the other two. You, obviously, would have more advantage if all three are finished because they know they can count on you to write and finish multiple books.

By: Anne Springer

Anne Springer — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:16:13 +0000

Just finished the first novel in a trilogy, working on improving it while starting the draft of the second. In your opinion, is it better to wait to submit until you have all three books written? Or do publishers prefer only the first?

By: Megan Kirrmann

Megan Kirrmann — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:52:24 +0000

COLD JUSTICE is the title of my soon to be Published manuscript…..I got the “you do not suck” stamp of approval from the publisher……but what about marketing?? I have to figure..

By: Edward Green

Edward Green — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 01:30:44 +0000

Good, honest assessment and practical advice much needed by new authors such as myself whose books grew out of a habit of writing short stories for friends who kept saying “hey you should write a book” but now have absolutely no idea what to do after getting the Author copies and Amazon listings.

By: Ryan Ponn

Ryan Ponn — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 00:31:16 +0000

This has been a great source of learning for me. I’ve now developed a new goal of my own. Thank you so much. Do you have any tips for writing a novel. I’m kind of winging it right now. Everybody that I let sample my new novel says that I’m doing great, but I’m not sure if that’s just to spare my feelings or genuine. I would love to learn more and maybe start developing a network of writers myself.

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:23:55 +0000

In reply to John E Connor.

John, MY “Big Five”? LOL. Sweetheart, this post is over two years old and I have never been a fan of how they do business. I entreat you to read some more of my current posts on how the major publisher’s (namely the mega media conglomerates who own them) own greed, hubris and ineptitude has not only harmed authors but the entire industry. I have been a rabid critic of NY publishing for YEARS.

That said, as a blogger, I serve all sorts of authors—indie, self-pub, and those who want legacy publishing.

I completely understand your anger and trust me, a LOT of us would agree about many of your points.

As to how you submit? That is something personal to you. Though format shouldn’t really matter. I do know many agents take submissions digitally but then will afterwards request paper so they can hold it and read properly. The industry is in massive upheaval, so keep your passion and remember that the pendulum always swings the other way.

Thanks for the robust response, but in truth, you really don’t need to insult me or believe I am any enemy of yours. I wish you all the best.