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Originally Posted by indigotwilight  That is true. I have to admit a good book cover is often the first thing that draws me.
...One of my story characters have just said something which sums it up quite well; "It is no good trying to sell a pint of cider to someone who doesn't like apples." Mind you, this same character is also responsible for the legendary Fish Slapper of Eastleigh and Tomato Pelter of Machylleth...
On a different note, I've often considered the idea of setting up my own publishing group in the future. Maybe after a lot of thorough research and some experience in this industry. One hopes I'll have the opportunity to play a significant role in the marketing of my own novels. I'd want to be there every step of the way; from the moment it lands on an agent's and editor's desk, to the moment a reader picks it up from the shelves.
Right. Now in this hypothetical future I'd need a professional editor, a good marketing team, and an artist who can design eye-catching covers. I'd also need time to write, as well as go through all the submissions one would undoubtable recieve in any publishing business venture - that with juggling university work too.
Maybe I'm wanting to do too much at once. I don't want to do anything that would be detrimental to my writing, for instance. I love writing. The feeling it gives me - that great rollercoaster ride of developing a novel, talking to the various characters like they're real people. And they are - at least to me. 
Twi |
I know what you mean. Since joining this hell hole of a forum I'm commited to finding a cure for world hunger, peace and poverty. The latter is currently on hold as I have to fill my days keeping droves of monkeys happy while I use them to find the secret of eternal life.
The bannana skins will soon be a serious problem and do you know anyone that recycles typewritter ribbons in industrial quantities.
However if I can crack the eternal life I should be able to funnel some of the profits into the poverty program. God only knows when I'm going to get the time to finish the book.
By the way not liking apples dosn't mean you don't like cider. Personally not too keen on chomping on hops but the odd lake of beer has been known to pass my lips.