Dear Reader, I'm looking for advice.Here's the latest email from my elusive prey, the editor at Penguin:
So I’m not quite done with SETH, but I did show some
pages to a colleague of mine who’s really good at her job and whose
opinion I value. She raised some interesting questions and concerns that she
feels should be addressed before I bring SETH to acquisitions. Thinking about it,
I can see her point.
Do you think Tom would be willing to work on the book with
me so we can get it in the best shape possible before I show it to my
publisher? I can’t guarantee a contract, but worst case scenario we get
it to a place where another editor might take it.
What do you think? I really like this book and want to see
it published. But I think my friend is right; it’s not close enough yet for
me to get a “yes.”
Let me know what Tom thinks, and I’ll start working on
some notes for him.
What should I do, Dear Reader?Should I walk away and hope for a better offer somewhere else? Or should I jump at this chance?
All he is saying, is give Penguin a chance.
All he is saying, is give Penguin a chance.
1 comment:
Go for it. If you're not going to pursue publishing it yourself, then this seems like a great possibility. What could you reasonably expect from another deal? Would it be substantially better? One in the hand is worth two in one's bush... or something like that.
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