tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post4192552724496790918..comments2023-09-16T04:44:42.410-04:00Comments on Ask a Literary Agent: Is it detrimental to have your book published as a trade paperback original?Noah Lukemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731880178684434531noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-52138169723033333842011-10-18T07:57:40.268-04:002011-10-18T07:57:40.268-04:00I just couldn’t leave your website before telling ...I just couldn’t leave your website before telling you that we really enjoyed the quality information you offer to your visitors… Will be back often to check up on new posts.buch veröffentlichenhttp://buchveroeffentlichen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-67660268559774639782011-02-13T10:25:29.971-05:002011-02-13T10:25:29.971-05:00Dear Mr. Lukeman,
Thank you so much for your thou...Dear Mr. Lukeman,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous response to my question regarding a paperback vs. hardcover release. I can definitely see the pros and cons of each, and I understand that each book is its own individual case. I'll cross my fingers and hope for the best for my book, and take some comfort in what you graciously reminded me of--that I have the support of a reputable publisher, and that simply selling a collection of stories is a feat in itself, given today's publishing climate, and for that I do indeed feel fortunate.<br /><br />Best of luck to you and your agency, and once again, thank you for creating this space for our questions, and for your generosity in answering mine. <br /><br />Yours,<br />B. LondoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-52340003955526208672011-02-09T05:13:27.252-05:002011-02-09T05:13:27.252-05:00I recently sent my novel to a number of agents. On...I recently sent my novel to a number of agents. One got back quickly saying he really liked it and thought publishers would be interested. He wanted an 'exclusive right to consider it' and said he'd be back in touch very soon. I said 'ok' to that and haven't heard anything since.That was about two and a half weeks ago. Does this mean he's considered it and doesn't want it or what? Should I do anything further - like contact him again? Clueless!Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079237985378580038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-33355659884267770432011-01-28T22:19:06.802-05:002011-01-28T22:19:06.802-05:00This was a great post with a lot of interesting po...This was a great post with a lot of interesting points. <br /><br />I can't remember a time when I spent $25 or more on a hardcover from a new author. I only buy hardcovers from writers I already trust to tell a good tale. Even then, I prefer paperbacks due to the lower price, especially in this economy.<br /><br />Anne, in my experience as an author, the publisher decides what format to publish your book in. I wouldn't use precious space in a query letter advising them what format is best because they make that decision anyway.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09960435908500681323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-41252852665449138842011-01-28T17:52:16.802-05:002011-01-28T17:52:16.802-05:00Alas, we authors always dream of our books in hard...Alas, we authors always dream of our books in hardcover.amberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-45006085255990470602011-01-28T13:43:42.876-05:002011-01-28T13:43:42.876-05:00Thank you for this very thorough and helpful post....Thank you for this very thorough and helpful post. I am not yet at the stage to worry about this too much, since I am still editing my book, but it does help to keep one's eyes open and be aware of the options or lack of them. Beside, I think usually as a first time author, it's unlikely I would get much say in it.Dollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144739453424963436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-18027221135045632272011-01-28T13:27:44.670-05:002011-01-28T13:27:44.670-05:00Thank you for this! I've asked my publisher ab...Thank you for this! I've asked my publisher about this very thing, and since they are a small press they have a lot of positive things to say about trade paperback before hardback. My novel, MONARCH, will be released as a paperback in September, and I'm excited about that. It's really great here to see the benefits of each, and like you say, it has a lot to do with the publisher and the book.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-35419481517860109102011-01-27T08:25:01.934-05:002011-01-27T08:25:01.934-05:00Thanks for sharing this. Great info, as always!Thanks for sharing this. Great info, as always!Kelly Brysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324622421797199560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-16765232323267227412011-01-27T06:12:37.778-05:002011-01-27T06:12:37.778-05:00Thank you for this great topic -- May I ask a foll...Thank you for this great topic -- May I ask a follow-up question?<br /><br />I have a book I'm querying now and would like it to be published as a trade paperback. I know it wouldn't sell in hardcover, basically it's a beach read. Whose decision is that to make? Do I ask the agent? Can she 'suggest' it to the publisher? Or is it the publishers decision completely?Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.com