tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post1173995809001415675..comments2023-10-21T08:28:16.551-04:00Comments on The Impatient Crafter : How to Write and Publish a Craft Book Part 1Margot Potterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07328794490189942896noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-8754638178892581222013-07-10T09:41:12.451-04:002013-07-10T09:41:12.451-04:00Hi Stella
Well, things have changed since I wrote...Hi Stella<br /><br />Well, things have changed since I wrote this post, but generally it takes a year from finishing the manuscript to book debut. Sometimes if it's timely, they'll fast track a book with a 6 month turn around. Most books are printed in China and for whatever reason, this is how long it takes.<br /><br />I self published recently, but it wasn't a DIY title, it's a PR and Marking book. I think it depends on your reach and how much you think you can sell. With a publisher, you get their connections in the bigger chains. It's much easier to self publish now, so I think you just need to weigh things out and do what works for you!<br /><br />Best<br />MargotMargot Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328794490189942896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-80935694661372777652013-07-10T09:31:24.756-04:002013-07-10T09:31:24.756-04:00Hi Margot. I look forward to following your inform...Hi Margot. I look forward to following your information regarding publishing a craft book. I have self published my first book through Lulu, but for the next one I would like to go a different route.<br />My question here is, how long from submission until the book is printed, going through a mainstream publisher? Is this way better than self publishing?<br />many thanks,<br />StellaThe MemoryBook Shoppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00955007218716767392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-72573994296996346802013-07-10T09:30:18.485-04:002013-07-10T09:30:18.485-04:00Hi Margot. I look forward to following your inform...Hi Margot. I look forward to following your information regarding publishing a craft book. I have self published my first book through Lulu, but for the next one I would like to go a different route.<br />My question here is, how long from submission until the book is printed, going through a mainstream publisher? Is this way better than self publishing?<br />many thanks,<br />StellaThe MemoryBook Shoppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00955007218716767392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-36804328894108967192011-10-23T14:00:59.602-04:002011-10-23T14:00:59.602-04:00Thanks for this post, Margot! I'm beginning th...Thanks for this post, Margot! I'm beginning the process of putting together a proposal. It's an intimidating, but fascinating, process!<br /><br />My very good friend Rebeca of Blue Buddha Boutique recommended a book to me: Write the Perfect Book Proposal: 10 that Sold, and Why. I love this book. It's helped me so much. <br /><br />-- SarahSarah Sequinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221653054315631804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-74873930807255725542011-10-18T07:43:02.711-04:002011-10-18T07:43:02.711-04:00This is a good common sense article. Very helpful ...This is a good common sense article. Very helpful to one who is just finding the resources about this part. It will certainly help educate me.buch veröffentlichenhttp://buchveroeffentlichen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-66146139684744835382010-03-05T17:43:11.458-05:002010-03-05T17:43:11.458-05:00Hello Madge,
This is really generous of you to sh...Hello Madge,<br /><br />This is really generous of you to share with all of us.<br />I really appreciate it and will follow along.<br /><br />Best luck with your new book...I know it's going to be another best seller!<br /><br /><br />~ Gabriela ~Gabrielahttp://gabrieladelworth.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-59729897743984529452010-03-05T14:24:36.062-05:002010-03-05T14:24:36.062-05:00Thank you for sharing this great information, Madg...Thank you for sharing this great information, Madge.<br /><br />I look forward to the next installment.<br /><br />Best of luck with your proposal!Eileen The Artful Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-10114923791024607282010-03-05T09:49:59.904-05:002010-03-05T09:49:59.904-05:00Wow, thanks so much for sharing all of this great ...Wow, thanks so much for sharing all of this great information... While I have worked on a few books, I have never approached a publisher with my own idea despite having a few rolling around in my head. Reading about your journey might just be the inspiration I need to do it. I can hardly wait to read the next installment.Sherri Osbornhttp://familycrafts.about.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-69870320833611674812010-03-04T09:16:15.834-05:002010-03-04T09:16:15.834-05:00Thank you, Rachel. I truly appreciate it.
Cheers...Thank you, Rachel. I truly appreciate it.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MadgeMargot Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328794490189942896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-90819067494665989162010-03-01T12:03:21.738-05:002010-03-01T12:03:21.738-05:00Congratulations on the upcoming 6th book Margot! T...Congratulations on the upcoming 6th book Margot! This was a really fun and interesting read from someone who has been there. Thanks for sharing with us, I'll be linking.Rachel@oneprettything.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06250788078724611457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-29539842918250773442010-02-27T07:44:55.007-05:002010-02-27T07:44:55.007-05:00Thanks everyone. I get so many questions about th...Thanks everyone. I get so many questions about this topic, it's easier to answer them here and to share that with other people who may be wondering how it's done.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MadgeMargot Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328794490189942896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-75401707727186960322010-02-26T18:55:24.897-05:002010-02-26T18:55:24.897-05:00It's so wonderful that you are willing to shar...It's so wonderful that you are willing to share the publishing process! It can seem quite mysterious and there's nothing like advice from someone who's "been there."Michelle Machhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11250447711658920958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-88587354216528445452010-02-26T13:28:14.761-05:002010-02-26T13:28:14.761-05:00Keeping all digits crossed for you, Miss Madge! Yo...Keeping all digits crossed for you, Miss Madge! Your books always captivate me with your sense of wit and style. I love variations shown and I love to see new techniques. There are many of us who have a book lurking in their brain, and I for one, am grateful that you chose to share this wealth of knowledge with us.<br />Enjoy the day!<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-21824933459706297292010-02-26T11:25:22.935-05:002010-02-26T11:25:22.935-05:00Good Luck on your next book!!Good Luck on your next book!!tanya wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06706486383934970427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-49427776034321354132010-02-26T11:15:26.811-05:002010-02-26T11:15:26.811-05:00I usually self publish into ebooks but have toyed ...I usually self publish into ebooks but have toyed with the idea of a print publisher, it is going to be fascinating to follow along your journey. Great idea and insight. Thanks!Alyice Edrichhttp://alyiceedrich.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605819207590206494.post-22809249676209923102010-02-26T11:06:09.969-05:002010-02-26T11:06:09.969-05:00Thank you! This blog post will be advertised on C...Thank you! This blog post will be advertised on <a href="http://www.craftcrave.com" rel="nofollow">CraftCrave</a> in the <a href="http://handcraft.craftcrave.com" rel="nofollow">Handcraft</a> category today (look for timestamp: [26 Feb 01:00pm GMT]).CraftCravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505840725031262368noreply@blogger.com