Why does it take so long to publish a book?
I've been asked this question several times and most recently by Simone (Hi Simone!). Why does it take so long to publish a book? A book about a celebrity, scandal, etc. can go from writing to local bookstores in a matter of a few months. Yet, for the rest of us, a year between books is the norm. Why? I found this article in The New York Times that answers it very well.
Since this weekend is going to be incredibly busy for me, I won't be blogging tomorrow. But on Monday there will be a funny snippet from The Trouble with Demons over at The Book Smugglers. (I'll post the link to the snippet here on Monday.) This text tidbit features Raine, Piaras, and Talon. And on Monday, Dec. 22, the first three chapters of The Trouble with Demons will be posted on my site.
Have a great weekend!
Lisa
Since this weekend is going to be incredibly busy for me, I won't be blogging tomorrow. But on Monday there will be a funny snippet from The Trouble with Demons over at The Book Smugglers. (I'll post the link to the snippet here on Monday.) This text tidbit features Raine, Piaras, and Talon. And on Monday, Dec. 22, the first three chapters of The Trouble with Demons will be posted on my site.
Have a great weekend!
Lisa
posted by Lisa Shearin at
8:10 AM
2 Comments:
Good article! From what I read and have gone through, usually a small press publisher can get a book out much faster than the big NY firms. But that's assuming nothing happens. My second novel has been delayed for months now. First it was the publisher's hard drive crashing in May & June. The summer and fall passed without any good reasons. Now I learn this week the publisher has pneumonia (by asking what's up, not by being told what's up). I sure hope this novel isn't cursed; I care so much about it. :(
Yep, I'm with Penguin (I think they're the second largest publishing house on the planet). Big publisher equals big schedules. My Raine books have always been released the end of April.
Your book isn't cursed, darlin'. And just think how happy you'll be when you finally hold that first copy in your hands. : )
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