Growing the Writing Career
by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted This post won�t apply to everyone, but it�s one I feel is necessary to a particular group of authors. Those who are published by small houses. Let me begin by saying, I work for a small house, and it�s wonderful. We do our best to offer new authors an opportunity at that first published book. Though there are naysayers who advise against publishing with a small house because the sales numbers are small, there are numerous advantages to working with a small publisher. It�s a wonderful way to learn how to work with an editor, seek out and understand the publishing industry, and discover the importance of what a platform is. Yes, a small press does not have the reach into the market the larger houses have, but that doesn�t mean it�s a career killer�not if you do your job. It simply means, a serious author has to work harder at sales. My thought is, you can sign with a large house and have a book that doesn�t sell or you can sign with a small house and h...