It s a daunting prospect and not quite the glamorous undertaking you might think. Forget the media interviews and book signings, the publishing world is not for the faint hearted. Contemporary history is filled with disenchanted authors whose artistic talent was sacrificed for economic gain. Nevertheless, in spite of the pitfalls many writers brave the twisting trails and at the end of the journey surface with a bound hard copy of their work and hopefully, the admiration of their critics. Your book goes out to readers who are paid to read and assess your work in terms of originality, concept and style.
Publishers rely on professional readers.
Providing they like the plot, the characters and your style of writing, your precious manuscript will now receive a publisher s approval. The editor is employed either in-house or on a contract basis to go over your manuscript and edit your work. You may receive a rude awakening when the editor s corrections come back to you for approval. It s here that a potential contract hangs in the balance. If you don t agree with the corrections, say so now or forever hold your peace.