Why a Big company?

Why a Big company?

While running across fans, and writers alike, I have been asked why I choose to want a big company as opposed to a small publishing company. My answer is simple. I live in rural Virginia. We have one main chain of bookstores here: Barnes and Noble. Barnes and Noble recently changed their book product policy as to what they carry in store. They no longer do POD (print on demand) books. Most small…

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Why a Big company?

While running across fans, and writers alike, I have been asked why I choose to want a big company as opposed to a small publishing company. My answer is simple. I live in rural Virginia. We have one main chain of bookstores here: Barnes and Noble. Barnes and Noble recently changed their book product policy as to what they carry in store. They no longer do POD (print on demand) books. Most small publishing companies are POD. Big companies are more on the side that the book makes it into the store and on the shelves. It’s a simple reason, and most would consider vain or conceited, but I want to be able to walk through a book store and find my book on a shelf.

The more well known the name of the company, the better it is that you won’t be duped like vanity publishers like to do. Don’t get me wrong, not all new companies are like that. I have started doing blogs on god companies to keep your eye on including new ones. It doesn’t take but like $500 for someone to start their own publishing company, but the money, effort, and time to invest in with authors is what costs in the end. This is where vanity publishers come in and try to get authors to pay for their things upfront. Basically what you could do yourself in self publishing for FREE they want you to pay for. This is a red flag!!

After my name gets out there from published material, I do plan on opening a publishing company. This will be for the indie writers and with a higher profit margin on their behalf. They should be able to make nearly as much money as if they self published themselves. WE will see one where everything goes in life =]

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Who would buy my books first?

Who would buy my books first?

I always thought once I published, my family would be the first to buy copies…I was wrong. My sister purchased the ebook formats (and supplied my laptop chargers when they broke), but aside from that, not a single one of them bought my book. I have sold more books to people I have never met, never will meet, but none to my family. Its kind of heart breaking =/ My mom would have told everyone to…

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Who would buy my books first?

I always thought once I published, my family would be the first to buy copies…I was wrong. My sister purchased the ebook formats (and supplied my laptop chargers when they broke), but aside from that, not a single one of them bought my book. I have sold more books to people I have never met, never will meet, but none to my family. Its kind of heart breaking =/ My mom would have told everyone to buy a copy, I’m FAMOUS now…but my mom died in 2009, long ago…I miss her support, the only true support I ever had and ever will have from my blood family. My husband bought the first copy of my first paperback published book <3 I know who loves me and cares for me now…
My fans love me and I know they are awaiting the release of my first novel. I do this for my kids…so they will know their mother tried to do something for their future…I'm enough for them and I guess that's all that matters right now. I enjoy writing and the two paired with each other gives me the drive to go forward even as little support shows up at the door. So I go forward in the New Year with my head held high knowing that my little family I started and strangers from around the world will be there to support my achievements when this book makes it through press at a publishing company.
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John F. Blair Publisher

John F. Blair Publisher

1406 Plaza Dr.

Winston Salem, NC 27103

(336) 768-1374

Fax: (336) 768-9194

email: editorial@blairpub.com contact Carolyn Sakowski

http://www.blairpub.com

John F Blair Publishing Company specializes in regional books, with an emphasis on nonfiction categories such as history, travel, folklore, and biography. Fiction submitted should have some connection to the Southeast. They don’t publish…

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John F. Blair Publisher

1406 Plaza Dr.

Winston Salem, NC 27103

(336) 768-1374

Fax: (336) 768-9194

email: editorial@blairpub.com contact Carolyn Sakowski

www.blairpub.com

John F Blair Publishing Company specializes in regional books, with an emphasis on nonfiction categories such as history, travel, folklore, and biography. Fiction submitted should have some connection to the Southeast. They don’t publish children’s books, poetry, or category fiction such as romance, science fiction, or spy thrillers. No collections of short stories, essays, or newspaper columns.

Unsolicited manuscripts accepted.

Nonfiction proposals should include a cover letter, an outline or introduction, up to 30 pages of text (preferably the opening portion), a brief market analysis, and a biography of the writer, including publishing credits and credentials in the field.

Fiction proposals should include a cover letter, a synopsis, the first two chapters (or first 30 pages), and a biography of the writer, including credits and credentials.

Both email and snail mail acceptable.  Please type either “Nonfiction submission” or “Fiction submission” in the subject line of the email. Paste your entire submission into the body of the e-mail. E-mails with attachments will be deleted unread. For snail mail include SASE for reply or return of manuscript.

Royalties are paid along with a negotiable advance. Response time is 2 months to 6 months.

Sample of what they are interested in but not limited to

 

 

 

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Letters to Jesus (not Christian just fiction)

Letters to Jesus (not Christian just fiction)

Dear Lord,

I needed you today. I prayed to you, to God, but…nothing happened. Being alive isn’t enough to prove your existence. I went through so much this past week. Dealing with losing someone isn’t easy for us humans. I read the comfort of John in the bible but still felt empty…cold…alone. I try to keep my faith, to hold onto my morals, but the deafening silence to my prayers leaves me…

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