The Answer is Yes!

Earlier, I wrote about Vanity Press versus Hybrid Publishing and whether they are the same thing.

After receiving two offers, I have decided that they are basically the same wolf in sheep's clothing.

Getting published is tough, to say the least. I want my work to get into print on its own merit, not because I paid someone to do it.

"But you get full control and 100% of royalties," I hear them cry. Yes, that's true, but you don't have a well-established publishing behemoth behind you to drive sales. It's down to you, the author, to market your book like crazy.

Successfully landing a #literaryagent is damn near impossible for new writers, which closes the door on many publishers who won't entertain unagented authors.

My last chance is to attract an #independentpublisher and convince them that my completed novel, Scarlet (a 70,000‑word book that slots into the contemporary women’s fiction genre. A romantic comedy‑drama about a woman who finally steps out of her narcissistic mother’s shadow — and discovers that choosing herself may cost her the love she’s always wanted (shameless plug)), is worth a punt.

My hunt continues. My determination remains (although wavering). IT WILL HAPPEN, ONE DAY.

If you're a literary agent or indie publisher who's looking for a new talent that's vibrant, witty, and a little bit desperate, reach out to me. I'm listening.

#indiepublishers #newauthor #literaryagent #independentpublisher #debutnovel