“An important business venture may soon develop for you.”
It looks like this year will be very busy for me! I recently got a manuscript (it’s YA with intergenerational drama, like The 228 Legacy—but with paranormal elements) accepted by Booktrope.
Booktrope is a company looking to revolutionize the book industry by using team publishing. Here’s an overview of how the system works:
- First readers look through all submitted materials and serve as gatekeepers (if selected, the author can then sign an agreement with the publisher)
- The author builds her own team, comprised of:
-Project manager (assists with building team and meeting deadlines)
-Book manager (helps with book marketing and amplifying author’s voice)
-Editor (provides structural and line editing)
-Cover Designer (makes a stellar visual exterior)
-Proofreader (offers feedback on last-minute writing errors) - All members of the team share in the profits, giving everyone involved an incentive to promote the book
I’m in the second phase now, where I’m building my team. I have the editor on board, but now it’s time to find the rest of my tribe!
That is GREAT! Congrats!
Thanks, Carol!
Sounds very interesting. Good luck! It’s amazing how publishing is transforming.
It will be interesting, Carrie. I feel sort of like I’m reliving my Lego days right now as I’m building a team.
This is very cool, Jennifer. I have heard of several new publishing venues but I don’t think I knew much about Booktrope. I will definitely look into it for me as well since it provides some help, which can be a relief from the 100% Do It Yourself. This is exciting news for you and I share your excitement. It will be indeed a busy year since you are also publishing your cozy mystery for Mother’s Day, right?
It’s sort of a unique concept, and I’ve heard positive feedback from authors involved with them. Yep, I’ll be doing my cozy in May. This manuscript will probably be out closer to fall/winter.
Congratulations on your newest endeavor! Sounds like an interesting concept. Keep us posted.
Will do, Mona!
I like the concept. You are in control of your project and are backed by talented people. It takes a village to produce a wonderful book! Congratulations on taking this big step.
Thanks, Romelle. I like the idea of having a team behind me. I’m thinking that instead of the A-Team, it’ll be the J-Team.
Sounds interesting. Wishing you all the best!
Thanks, Linda!