Turn Your Beat Into A Book (summary: publishers)

I attended a conference that hosted a panel of writers and publishers. Happy to share what I took from the publishers panel with you.

Writers are not looking to get published to make money.
Publishers care about taking time to make sure everything is right in the publishing process. BUT, they are ignorant in their use of others’ time. (Certainly not all publishers, but definitely the ones on the panel.)
Stated by a publisher’s rep, “Writer’s quit too early. It’s fear of success.”
Bad movies and books are out there because writers didn’t give up.
- Your art is terrible.
Most money comes from speaking engagements.
You have to push the book. You’re the marketer.
Having articles criticized is one thing. Having your book criticized is another.

After the conference, I am even more sure that self-publishing is the way to go.

Oh, and start marketing now.

Garth Beyer is a Certified Cicerone®, Product Marketer, owner of Garth's Brew Bar and a Madison-based freelance writer.