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McAnally's (The Community Pub) => Author Craft => Topic started by: Mickey Finn on April 25, 2012, 01:37:10 PM

Title: Why it takes so long for a book to get published
Post by: Mickey Finn on April 25, 2012, 01:37:10 PM

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Why does it take a year for a book to go from a draft to bookstore shelves? Is it to build anticipation? Because publishers are modern-day Neanderthals, trying to make e-books by rubbing sticks together? Because authors are so precious?

The correct answer is: yes! In more detail, it’s because this*:
* Note: Blog may represent one-sided author’s view of a process he actually knows little about, with gaps in knowledge filled with speculation and lies.

http://www.maxbarry.com/2012/04/24/news.html