I received a contract from Tate Publishing. Read Details. What should I do?
Yes, it is self-publishing and they want $4,000. However, they claim that they get orders from Barnes and Noble, Walden, etc. I searched for one of their authors and the book they published showed up on Amazon. They actually do marketing and don’t rely solely on the author. I really believe in my book. I am critical of my work (drawings, photography, etc). So it’s not that it’s MY book. I really believe it is good. It is a children’s book. I’ve been rejected by 2 traditional publishing companies. Should I keep trying with traditional publishing or fork out the $4,000?
*DO NOT* pay $4,000 to get your book published. That is an ungodly sum, which you will never make back through self publishing.
If you really do believe in your book, keep trying with traditional publishing.
But, instead of submitting directly to publishers, query agents who represent the type of book you have written. An agent will have much more success selling your book to a publisher than you will. They have personal connections, know much more about what people are looking for, etc.
Yes, Amazon and B&N.com will sell your book if you self publish, but it will not be on any bookstore shelf. Anywhere. Bookstores do not buy self-published books. Period. The publishing company has no interest in selling your book–you’ve already paid them.
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