Many writers choose to pursue the traditional route to publishing–getting an agent and/or publishing company–rather than publishing their own work because they want to focus on writing, not business. It’s important for all writers, though, to understand the basics about who is doing what for them, what rights they’re selling, and the parameters of deals being negotiated.
That’s why this Friday’s recommendation is an article by Kristine Catherine Rusch, an editor and writer who blogs about business issues for authors.
As Rusch’s examples of seeking reprint rights for anthologies she edited show, even if you’re not concerned about how much you earn, not knowing business can undermine how often your work is published and how many people read it.
Business Musings: Writers, Scam Artists, Agents, And More (Sigh)
Until Sunday–
Best,