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I wrote a novel about transition, unlikely to be published

Started by GinaDouglas, April 28, 2009, 11:03:29 PM

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GinaDouglas

April 28, 2009, 11:03:29 PM
I'm a published writer, and I wrote a novel based on my transition, which has been rejected by about 100 agents.  If you want to read it, and promise not to distribute it, I'll email you the text.
It's easier to change your sex and gender in Iran, than it is in the United States.  Way easier.

Please read my novel, Dragonfly and the Pack of Three, available on Amazon - and encourage your local library to buy it too! We need realistic portrayals of trans people in literature, for all our sakes
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Just Kate

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April 29, 2009, 12:02:58 AM
I definitely wish to read it.  And no, I promise not to reproduce it in any way.  You have my blog address below so you know where I live. ;)
Ill no longer be defined by my condition. From now on, I'm just, Kate.

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Michelle.

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April 29, 2009, 01:14:00 AM
I believe that Amazon has a system where they will publish a work on a volume by volume basis.

Theres also web based companies that will distrubute in a PDF format, read only.

That way you the author can stand to profit, and the publisher dosen't risk losing that much if there aren't any sales.

You could also try out having it converted to a iphone type application download.

Just a few possible "sales channels" off the top of my head.
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GinaDouglas

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April 29, 2009, 03:21:42 AM
There is also a company called Publish America, that pays $1 advance and 8% of royalties.  But I'm still hoping for a mainstream publisher.  Two agents are looking at sample chapters now of the book now, and there are still about a dozen who require sample chapters be mailed by snailmail, who I have not yet sent it to.
It's easier to change your sex and gender in Iran, than it is in the United States.  Way easier.

Please read my novel, Dragonfly and the Pack of Three, available on Amazon - and encourage your local library to buy it too! We need realistic portrayals of trans people in literature, for all our sakes
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Pica Pica

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April 29, 2009, 04:22:12 AM
This publishing lark is a long boring slog a lot of the time isn't it?
'For the circle may be squared with rising and swelling.' Kit Smart
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GinaDouglas

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April 29, 2009, 12:17:30 PM
Especially in this economy.
It's easier to change your sex and gender in Iran, than it is in the United States.  Way easier.

Please read my novel, Dragonfly and the Pack of Three, available on Amazon - and encourage your local library to buy it too! We need realistic portrayals of trans people in literature, for all our sakes
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ilikepotatoes

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April 29, 2009, 04:35:09 PM
I would also like to read your work.
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GinaDouglas

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April 29, 2009, 06:42:50 PM
Anybody who wants to read this, I need you to pm me an email addy that I can send an attachment to.
It's easier to change your sex and gender in Iran, than it is in the United States.  Way easier.

Please read my novel, Dragonfly and the Pack of Three, available on Amazon - and encourage your local library to buy it too! We need realistic portrayals of trans people in literature, for all our sakes
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avmorgan

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May 06, 2009, 12:22:44 AM
I have held off on writing my own story for fear it would be unpublishable, but somehow I don't think that will stop me. I'm just waiting to see if there's going to be a happy ending, or if it's going to be a story about not being able to transition!

I would definitely be interested in reading your story, and promise not to distribute it, though I do not know if I can PM yet to give you my email. I have not reached the minimum 15 posts to fully establish myself on the forum. Once I know, I will send you a note.
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Pica Pica

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May 06, 2009, 04:28:51 AM
Quote from: avmorgan on May 06, 2009, 12:22:44 AM
I have held off on writing my own story for fear it would be unpublishable, but somehow I don't think that will stop me.

good, only reason to write.
'For the circle may be squared with rising and swelling.' Kit Smart
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Jaimey

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May 14, 2009, 01:05:17 AM
Actually, self publishing isn't a bad way to wait out the whole agent thing.  You might could make a few bucks selling locally or on the internet. 

I'm currently a journal reject...don't feel bad.  I was rejected in less than 12 hours once...
If curiosity really killed the cat, I'd already be dead. :laugh:

"How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." GWC
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Michelle.

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May 14, 2009, 01:29:33 AM
Quote from: GinaDouglas on April 29, 2009, 03:21:42 AM
There is also a company called Publish America, that pays $1 advance and 8% of royalties.  But I'm still hoping for a mainstream publisher.  Two agents are looking at sample chapters now of the book now, and there are still about a dozen who require sample chapters be mailed by snailmail, who I have not yet sent it to.

Send your self a copy certified mail, where you sign and the post office has a record of it. PUT THE UNOPENED LETTER in a safe place. Next mail out all you want, with a little reassurance that a less than reptutable publisher wont steal your work.

The above provides a margin of safety for screenplays, plays, teleplays, songwriting etc etc etc...
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Jaimey

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May 14, 2009, 03:10:35 AM
yeah, you should always read up on rights and do whatever you need to to make sure that you retain rights.  Even if a publisher does decided to publish your book, you want to make sure that the rights will revert back to you eventually.
If curiosity really killed the cat, I'd already be dead. :laugh:

"How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." GWC
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tekla

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May 14, 2009, 03:13:55 AM
In the real world, where big boys and girls play, that's what lawyers and agents are for.
FIGHT APATHY!, or don't...
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Jaimey

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May 15, 2009, 12:46:42 AM
Quote from: tekla on May 14, 2009, 03:13:55 AM
In the real world, where big boys and girls play, that's what lawyers and agents are for.

If you can get an agent...for magazines, journals, and e-zines, though, no agents are involved.  Better to educate yourself, I say.  :P
If curiosity really killed the cat, I'd already be dead. :laugh:

"How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." GWC
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RebeccaFog

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May 15, 2009, 07:25:51 PM

I think for $20.00 or so, the writer's guild of america allows you to upload a copy along with some info like your name and the title and a description. After that, they will back you up for 5 years if you have any issues with theft. 

I got a screenplay registered with them.

I ain't never sold nuthin', though, but only acause I ain't the motivated kind. 
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