The I'm Writing Thread.... Celebrate your pages written etc Part II.

[Wordmaker]

Back at it after a bit of a hiatus. 79,279 words.

[Wordmaker]

80,712 words. Book 3 has passed Silent Oath in length.

[Wordmaker]

Up to 82,381 words. Aiming to finish the book this week.

[The Deposed King]

Up to 82,381 words. Aiming to finish the book this week.

Way to go Wordmaker.  Sounds like you're about ready to kick this thing in the head!  Me I've been in a little bit of a post book slump.  Even though I still really need to take another run at the ending.

Anyway keep going strong, you can do it!



The Deposed King

[Wordmaker]

Thanks! I have a project in mind that I'd like to self-publish, so I want to get to work on it after the current book is done and sent to my publisher. I may give myself a bit of a break first, but I get really antsy if I'm not writing something.

One chapter away from a training montage in preparation for the final battle!

I hate slumps. Hopefully you'll get through yours soon.

[The Deposed King]

Thanks! I have a project in mind that I'd like to self-publish, so I want to get to work on it after the current book is done and sent to my publisher. I may give myself a bit of a break first, but I get really antsy if I'm not writing something.

One chapter away from a training montage in preparation for the final battle!

I hate slumps. Hopefully you'll get through yours soon.

When you get there let me know.  At the very least I can give some tips on the amazon system.  And right now we've got a good artist.

Did your publisher not pick you up for anymore books?  Or is this just a project that's been burning a hole in the back of your mind?



The Deposed King

[Wordmaker]

I go from contract to contract. The only thing I'm tied to them for is that they get first refusal on any sequels or spin-offs from Locked Within, but I still have to submit a query each time.

I've wanted to branch out and add some self-published titles to my back catalog anyway, and with this new project I may need more control over physical design and artwork.

[Wordmaker]

Phew! Up to 84,529 words.

[slrogers]

I go from contract to contract. The only thing I'm tied to them for is that they get first refusal on any sequels or spin-offs from Locked Within, but I still have to submit a query each time.

So for each sequel you have to send a query? Is that mostly just a formality, or is just the way some contracts are?

[Wordmaker]

It's just the way some contracts are. Particularly because I'm a new author, a small publisher can't commit to a contract for more than one book at a time because of the financial risk.

That said, my publisher is really decent and reserved a slot in this year's lineup for Silent Oath, and they're looking forward to seeing the third book.

[slrogers]

It's just the way some contracts are. Particularly because I'm a new author, a small publisher can't commit to a contract for more than one book at a time because of the financial risk.

That said, my publisher is really decent and reserved a slot in this year's lineup for Silent Oath, and they're looking forward to seeing the third book.

That awesome. Just to have a contract is great, and it sounds like you're moving up the food chain. What will you need when you want to negociate something bigger? Is it just sales numbers?

[slrogers]

When you get there let me know.  At the very least I can give some tips on the amazon system.  And right now we've got a good artist.

The Deposed King

I also wanted to compliment you. I saw the new covers for your books. They look great!

[Wordmaker]

Hard to say. My publisher is still quite new, they've only been in business since 2007. I would imagine, practically speaking, if I wanted something more than my current arrangement, I would either need to start self-publishing, which I plan to do as well as keep up with traditional publishing, or get myself an agent.

[slrogers]

Hard to say. My publisher is still quite new, they've only been in business since 2007. I would imagine, practically speaking, if I wanted something more than my current arrangement, I would either need to start self-publishing, which I plan to do as well as keep up with traditional publishing, or get myself an agent.

So I imagine it wouldn't be all that hard for you to get an agent if you wanted one.
With self-publishing, I've heard that it can make it harder to get traditionally published. I can't imagine the same being true for you. Do you know if people still run that risk if they are already traditionally published? Or even how much truth there is to it in general?

[Wordmaker]

It's a myth. The only thing you're less likely to do when you self-publish is get the thing you've self-published taken up by a publisher. In fact, self-publishing a successful collection of titles can potentially help you if you decide to seek out an agent or a publisher later, because you can point to your books in your query letter and show that you can put out consistent quality material.