tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post7166390918335959364..comments2024-01-27T16:10:28.502-08:00Comments on Tara Maya's Tales: Is Harper Voyager's Deal Worth Taking?Tara Mayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-16876628334374854712012-09-20T05:41:42.940-07:002012-09-20T05:41:42.940-07:00I can see it being a useful way in for writers who...I can see it being a useful way in for writers who still want to pursue the traditional route, rather than self publish. There is still a lot of stigma out there and it's one way to avoid it. I don't see why someone who is currently self publishing successfully would see this as a worthwhile deal. <br /><br />My only thought is the possibility that if a book is successful, they'll take it on for print eventually too. But that's a massive IF.<br /><br />I'm trying to look at it as a publishing house trying to be progressive and moving with the times, rather than as being a deceptive rip off.<br /><br />They aren't publicising the contract terms (which publishing house does?), therefore the only way to find out if this is a good offer or not is to submit, be selected and see the contract!ClareMDavidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991198230954154810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-53421409729144276622012-09-17T15:28:07.498-07:002012-09-17T15:28:07.498-07:00I totally agree. The moment I heard the deal I was...I totally agree. The moment I heard the deal I was like: "But why would anyone sell ebook rights when they're not getting anything out of it?" <br /><br />The whole deal is so messed up and deceptive, pretending like they're helping authors when really they're just being parasites, taking no risk but acquiring ebook rights so they can make money easy.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-16749415500041688282012-09-17T14:21:11.379-07:002012-09-17T14:21:11.379-07:00Yeah, exactly. One has to wonder what prices they ...Yeah, exactly. One has to wonder what prices they will be charging as well, to know if it will even be worth it from the reader's pov.Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37083420.post-69370530479375397632012-09-17T14:14:20.665-07:002012-09-17T14:14:20.665-07:00"The HarperCollins sci-fi and fantasy imprint..."The HarperCollins sci-fi and fantasy imprint will be opening a two week window in October where writers can submit their novels, with plans to publish selected titles digitally."<br /><br />If this does not include print titles in bookstores this is a non-starter. As you pointed out, in return for editorial and cover design, you don't get your books in a bookstore AND the publisher takes a huge chunk of royalties compared to hiring your own editor and cover artist.<br /><br />And in both scenarios, you have to do your own marketing.<br /><br />Bottom line: this is a rip-off.Lucas Darrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405530729663443670noreply@blogger.com