Welcome back! I hope everyone is doing well. I wanted to make good on my promise to explain the process of getting Edenlancer published. It was kind of a bumpy ride in the beginning. I was young and incredibly naieve when it came to anything about publishing. Let's start at the beginning.
When I was interested in finally finishing a book, I looked around at a few options. I settled on one self-publishing company that I later found was a disaster. They were unresponsive and uncooperative unless it was time to pay. It was a nightmare and a waste of money. I urge you to do careful research and talk with their representatives before settling. Also, check out the BBB's website. Don't always trust the rating, I would look at how many complaints they recieved in six months compared to other publishers their size.
After that nightmare, I was a little gun shy about going with another publisher. However, a rep from Page Publishing contacted me and explained everything to me. He was very kind and patient as I took my time deciding. Before I go further, for aspiring writers, don't be too picky. I know we would all like to be published under a big name publishing house, but it is very difficult to do unless you have already made some kind of name for yourself. Not impossible of course, but incredibly difficult. Look at it as an investment. They are investing in you and your product. They want to see a return. You can imagine why they would be skeptical to get a young and navice author.
I finally chose Page Publishing. The difference between Page and a typical publishing house is that you have to put some money up-front. That may sound painful, but it reduces their risk of a flop. I was very wary about it, but the saving grace for me was the part in the contract in which Page will not take a cut from your books until you've made all of your money back. So even though it take some money to front, you will; hopefully, get it all back in your book sales. It's a good way for starting authors to get out there and make some kind of name. You retain the rights of your book which means if you get picked up be a traditional publishing house, great!
Once that stressful part of choosing is done, you have to submit your work for approval. This is a book review in which they take your work and read through it to be sure it meets their standards. Not only in quality and such but to make sure your work doesn't have things that may not be suitable for most readers (for example, explicit adult content). While my wife will say that the story is what got Edenlancer approved, I will say that it was because I had her edit my book before hand. She bled all over the first draft of it which meant it was a strong and more coherent work. So I URGE any aspiring author to edit your work. I cannot stress that enough. Read through it and be sure you've dotted your eyes and crossed your tees.
Next time I will continue and tell the process of post-approval. Thanks for reading! By the way; please, if you can, donate to a Harvey relief fund to help the victims of that powerful storm. They are still attempting to cope with the damages and need our help. Also, for anyone in the path of Irma, please be safe. I wish everyone the best.
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