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Lulu self-publishing…good or no?
I want to use Lulu to Publish a novel that I’ll be done with in another month or so. If I use a self-Publisher (such as Lulu) will I still be able to send it to “regular” publishing companies in the future (e.g. Random House) or does Lulu “own” your work once you send it to them?
Thanks.
It’s extremely rare for a “real” publisher to consider a vanity-press novel, even if you retain your rights to the material. (Which you would, at Lulu.)
Self-publishing is not the way to go with fiction. Why? Because it won’t sell, no matter how good it is, no matter how hard you work to promote it. Your total sales will be right about 2/3 the number of friends, family, and close work colleagues you have. Usually it’s somewhere between 45 and 65, including copies you bought yourself, to give as gifts.
Compare that to real publishing, where sales in the thousands are considered poor-to-adequate, depending on the genre.
So polish that novel up until it’s better than a lot already in bookstores, and aim for a “regular” publisher from the get-go. Best of luck with it.
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Charlie Rose (January 4, 2001) $1.99 … |
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dear mermaid book The magical tale (tail?) of a little girl who corresponds via letters with a magical mermaid. Readers get to discover treasures left by the mermaid, including removable letters and some special surprises. 32 pages…. |
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becoming a ballerina book This lovely book follows an 11-year-old as she pursues her ballerina wish…through stretches, classes, rehearsals, performances, and even her daydreams of dancing with American Ballet Theatre stars like Ethan Stiefel. Former ABT star Susan Jaffe shares her memories, too. Beautiful color photography. 96 pages…. |
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fairies & magical creatures pop-up book Come peer inside the fairy realm in this stunning book. Through incredible pop-ups, you’ll meet fairies and magical creatures of all kinds. The queen of fairyland unfolds in all her splendor. A magical tree opens up to reveal a face within its foliage. An elfin castle rises into the clouds. Each spellbinding spread is filled with fold-outs and flaps, and brims with facts and fanciful surprises. 12… |
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Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon $8.19 Summary:Get ready for a world of adventure with the first four titles in the beloved Magic Tree House series!Jack and his little sister Annie are just two regular kids from Frog Creek, Pennsylvania. Then they discover a mysterious tree house packed with all sorts of books…and their lives are never the same! Soon they are traveling through time and space in the magic tree house and having amazing… |
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The Lorax (Classic Seuss) $7.88 The timeless environmental classic for children of allage …. |