Uncover the Hidden Secrets to Selecting the Perfect Publishing Partner – Insights from Chris Emery, Author of The White House Usher
That left sixteen agents who never responded. At first, I was disappointed. After reflecting on the experience, I realized something important. The silence wasn’t about my book. It was about the system.
Understanding the Reality
One additional reality also weighed heavily on my decision. Even if I had secured an agent and signed a traditional publishing contract, my work still would not have been finished. After developmental editing, copyediting, cover design, catalog placement, sales meetings, printing schedules, and marketing preparation, the typical publication timeline is another 12 to 18 months before a book reaches readers.
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