I have heard that for a new writer, it is better to send to the small houses and try to get a published record than start with queries to agents.
Is there pros and cons?
Is there pros and cons?
There's an old-time belief that used to tell authors to publish short stories and work up a list of smaller publications before they try to publish longer work--this does not apply anymore. It's better, IMO, to go directly for the big debut in the biggest spot possible. You can still work your way up, but there's very little need to try doing so when you can possibly start at the top.I have heard that for a new writer, it is better to send to the small houses and try to get a published record than start with queries to agents.
I'll add two things: The agent should be worth their 15% by getting your MS in front someone who'll pay more for it, and the author's side of marketing it not a big deal; you won't be asked to go to a bookstores to sell them your book, but to be a presence in the reader/writer community and in the right spots. Though, you can just not do this at all and it'll be fine. You're looked upon to market/advertise yourself more when you come down from the big publishers, decent publishers, small presses, e-pubs, and self-publishing.Your agent will take 15% of the advance you are offered by the publisher. while most major houses do have a marketing plan in place a lot of the marketing is still left to the author.
Did you hear this from someone you trust and that has a proven track record doing this?I have heard that for a new writer, it is better to send to the small houses and try to get a published record than start with queries to agents.
I have heard that for a new writer, it is better to send to the small houses and try to get a published record than start with queries to agents.
Is there pros and cons?