WWTBAM Bored

BackInTex wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 26, 2024 7:07 am

Forget finding a publisher, you need a producer.

Vandal wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 26, 2024 7:43 pm

Trying to sell a book's movie rights without an agent is a near impossible task, unless you know someone in "the biz", which I don't. I've had three agents and they all dropped me for various reasons, mainly they couldn't make any money off my books (via royalties or movie rights).

I thought The Dragon's Song was going to the one that allowed me to turn the corner, career-wise. I was sure my agent would find a large publisher and Binh Pham and I would make some good coin. The book would be sold to a producer who wants to make it into a series. Yay, us! Turned out to be pure fantasy on my part. Now it is only available through third-party book vendors and the copies that I own. I still love the book, but I guess it just isn't as good as I thought.

Thanks for all the kind words, folks.

Vandal wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 26, 2024 7:43 pm

Trying to sell a book's movie rights without an agent is a near impossible task, unless you know someone in "the biz", which I don't. I've had three agents and they all dropped me for various reasons, mainly they couldn't make any money off my books (via royalties or movie rights).

I thought The Dragon's Song was going to the one that allowed me to turn the corner, career-wise. I was sure my agent would find a large publisher and Binh Pham and I would make some good coin. The book would be sold to a producer who wants to make it into a series. Yay, us! Turned out to be pure fantasy on my part. Now it is only available through third-party book vendors and the copies that I own. I still love the book, but I guess it just isn't as good as I thought.

Thanks for all the kind words, folks.

silverscreenselect wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 3:05 am

I'm sorry to hear this. I've read some of your books, and they're better than a lot of stuff that's selling a lot better out there. The Dragon's Teeth is especially good. Unfortunately, it may be the most difficult to film because it would have a larger cast and be more expensive.

I don't know whether you've considered re-publishing these books yourself or not. That may be a viable option because you already have a ten-book catalogue. Call yourself Vandal Press or whatever you want. Re-publishing ebooks cost very little. You can write a new introduction to the books so you can promote them as "new" material. You have a website. I don't know if you have an email list or not, but you can reach out to your facebook and twitter followers. I know there are a number of book review blogs that specialize in books for younger readers. You can search them out or join some of the ARC groups on Facebook (the trick there is finding people who can get you some meaningful publicity as opposed to those who just want a free read).

Keep plugging, and don't get discouraged. You've got a lot better catalogue than many other authors.

Bob78164 wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 26, 2024 10:47 pm

Vandal wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 26, 2024 7:43 pm

Trying to sell a book's movie rights without an agent is a near impossible task, unless you know someone in "the biz", which I don't. I've had three agents and they all dropped me for various reasons, mainly they couldn't make any money off my books (via royalties or movie rights).

I thought The Dragon's Song was going to the one that allowed me to turn the corner, career-wise. I was sure my agent would find a large publisher and Binh Pham and I would make some good coin. The book would be sold to a producer who wants to make it into a series. Yay, us! Turned out to be pure fantasy on my part. Now it is only available through third-party book vendors and the copies that I own. I still love the book, but I guess it just isn't as good as I thought.

Thanks for all the kind words, folks.

It happens I've spent the last ten weeks in trial with someone in "the biz." I have no idea whether your works are the type of property he'd be interested in, but I'd be happy to ask whether he'd like an introduction. --Bob

silverscreenselect wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 3:05 am

I'm sorry to hear this. I've read some of your books, and they're better than a lot of stuff that's selling a lot better out there. The Dragon's Teeth is especially good. Unfortunately, it may be the most difficult to film because it would have a larger cast and be more expensive.

I don't know whether you've considered re-publishing these books yourself or not. That may be a viable option because you already have a ten-book catalogue. Call yourself Vandal Press or whatever you want. Re-publishing ebooks cost very little. You can write a new introduction to the books so you can promote them as "new" material. You have a website. I don't know if you have an email list or not, but you can reach out to your facebook and twitter followers. I know there are a number of book review blogs that specialize in books for younger readers. You can search them out or join some of the ARC groups on Facebook (the trick there is finding people who can get you some meaningful publicity as opposed to those who just want a free read).

Keep plugging, and don't get discouraged. You've got a lot better catalogue than many other authors.

Bob Juch wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 4:01 pm

silverscreenselect wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 3:05 am

I'm sorry to hear this. I've read some of your books, and they're better than a lot of stuff that's selling a lot better out there. The Dragon's Teeth is especially good. Unfortunately, it may be the most difficult to film because it would have a larger cast and be more expensive.

I don't know whether you've considered re-publishing these books yourself or not. That may be a viable option because you already have a ten-book catalogue. Call yourself Vandal Press or whatever you want. Re-publishing ebooks cost very little. You can write a new introduction to the books so you can promote them as "new" material. You have a website. I don't know if you have an email list or not, but you can reach out to your facebook and twitter followers. I know there are a number of book review blogs that specialize in books for younger readers. You can search them out or join some of the ARC groups on Facebook (the trick there is finding people who can get you some meaningful publicity as opposed to those who just want a free read).

Keep plugging, and don't get discouraged. You've got a lot better catalogue than many other authors.

You can publish yourself on Amazon, both paper books and Kindle books. I can tell you exactly how to do that if you're interested.

Bob Juch wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 4:01 pm

silverscreenselect wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 3:05 am

I'm sorry to hear this. I've read some of your books, and they're better than a lot of stuff that's selling a lot better out there. The Dragon's Teeth is especially good. Unfortunately, it may be the most difficult to film because it would have a larger cast and be more expensive.

I don't know whether you've considered re-publishing these books yourself or not. That may be a viable option because you already have a ten-book catalogue. Call yourself Vandal Press or whatever you want. Re-publishing ebooks cost very little. You can write a new introduction to the books so you can promote them as "new" material. You have a website. I don't know if you have an email list or not, but you can reach out to your facebook and twitter followers. I know there are a number of book review blogs that specialize in books for younger readers. You can search them out or join some of the ARC groups on Facebook (the trick there is finding people who can get you some meaningful publicity as opposed to those who just want a free read).

Keep plugging, and don't get discouraged. You've got a lot better catalogue than many other authors.

You can publish yourself on Amazon, both paper books and Kindle books. I can tell you exactly how to do that if you're interested.

silverscreenselect wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 3:05 am

I don't know whether you've considered re-publishing these books yourself or not. That may be a viable option because you already have a ten-book catalogue. Call yourself Vandal Press or whatever you want.

silverscreenselect wrote: ↑

Fri Sep 20, 2024 7:34 pm

silverscreenselect wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 27, 2024 3:05 am

I don't know whether you've considered re-publishing these books yourself or not. That may be a viable option because you already have a ten-book catalogue. Call yourself Vandal Press or whatever you want.

Words of wisdom.