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Comment on Evolution… by Divertir Publishing

Divertir Publishing — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:08:34 +0000

If you’ve read most of my blogs, you’ll be able to deduce that at least three of the eleven novels we’ve published to date were resubmissions based on our recommended changes. I do feel this is one way small presses can differentiate themselves – by being a place authors can get encouragement and guidance. So in truth I’d like to find a happy medium to not providing feedback at all, as I do know some people appreciate it. But as a small business owner I’m also usually answering those emails at 2 am, and the less-than-polite responses usually have me asking “Why did I bother?” Thoughts on what would constitute a “happy medium” are welcome.

Comment on A Tale of Two Queries… by Divertir Publishing

Divertir Publishing — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:24:51 +0000

I think you would be shocked by the number of nasty emails we get in response to rejections if we send anything other than a form letter – and the number of nasty emails we get for using form letters.

Comment on Being Less Serious… by Divertir Publishing

Divertir Publishing — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:19:22 +0000

I’ve posted this in a few places, and so far “Because we thought a “slush pile” involved Italian ices and tequila” seems to be the favorite. Ken

Comment on Evolution… by jeannemeeks

jeannemeeks — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:35:59 +0000

Whenever I receive a rejection letter, I send a reply….”Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments.” Rejections hurt, of course, but those little did-bits of truth that can push us in the right direction are golden. I’m sorry that the few that didn’t learn courtesy in Writing 101 ruined it for your other writers.

Comment on What’s in a name… by Aequanimitas23

Aequanimitas23 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:16:50 +0000

This is a crucial point! As a major consumer of audiobooks, I find that this is the place where many writers, especially in scifi/fantasy, fall down. Sometimes I’m enjoying a story and then get smacked by what is clearly a mash of what were perceieved to be “exotic-sounding” syllables and all I can do is shake my head.