The thing easiest to love about small presses for an author is the relationship between writer and publisher. Those wonderful people actually listen to their authors. They respond quickly to emails. They're thrilled to help with promotion even though their budgets for such as very limited. Often they're entirely welcoming of an author's request for cover art.
They love hearing about your newest book. Most of them offer your books at reasonable prices so they can compete in the sprawling market of the ebook trade.
The editors I've worked with at New Concepts Publishing have been wonderful and thorough. I've learned so much from them and become a better writer because of their excellent work.
Another great thing about small presses is the great variety of them out there. Write romance? You have lots of choices. Write mystery or suspense? They're waiting for you. Write SF or fantasy? You can find a home for it. How about YA? They'll love you. So do your research if you're looking for a small or independent press for your newest book. And if you're looking to add to your TBR pile, support an independent press by sampling a book from one of their talented authors.
Do you buy books published by small and independent presses? Do you know what entity decides to set aside certain days, weeks or months for celebrations? Who has that power over the calendar or can a simple commoner like me do that?
7 comments:
In the past year I've purchased more, in part due to the authors I know here online and the price of eBooks from the bigger publishers is higher. I'm also with a small press and yes, there's something to be said about the personal attention!
I do buy books by small and independent presses. More so now that I've gotten to know so many of the authors through blogging.
I don't know who gets to decide these holidays but I wonder if they're hiring...
I've made a decision to buy and read a couple indie or small published books a month. Just finished two and enjoyed them very much.
I buy at least two books from indies every month also. Like you, Alex, most of them are from authors I know from blogging friends.
Since I started blogging and "met" so many interesting writers, I've read a lot of their indie books. As for who gets to designate special days and weeks, it's mostly political. Local county commissioners can do it, governors can do it, and Congress can do it. But, hey, if you want to "name" a special day, go for it. It might not be "official" or widespread, but if you want to do it, go for it!
I haven't really bought any from small presses, but I've had a few sent to me by the publishers, and they've been quite good. It's a good way of expending niche genres and opening yourself up to really talented writers.
Oh, I had no idea! I've definitely bought a lot more books from independent presses and authors recently.
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