tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post7940219526140003327..comments2024-03-17T20:45:42.848+10:00Comments on Denise Covey: How times have changed...in the publishing world! From Daphne du Maurier to today. Denise Covey http://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-60117600862429905712014-08-23T11:52:33.850+10:002014-08-23T11:52:33.850+10:00I'm so glad Frenchmans Creek is known by other...I'm so glad Frenchmans Creek is known by others. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-19208227654101166962014-08-23T05:10:46.291+10:002014-08-23T05:10:46.291+10:00I also had to look up head hopping, Denise. I didn...I also had to look up head hopping, Denise. I didn't get it at first from the Frenchman's Creek excerpt (one of my favourite novels of all time by the way!), but I do now, and yes, I've read novels where it's really disturbing. You can only be inside one head at a time, I guess :)Vallypeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309284606572565277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-18056488221866103732014-08-20T13:00:25.649+10:002014-08-20T13:00:25.649+10:00I am happy you did too Jo-Anne.I am happy you did too Jo-Anne.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-47950967619668799712014-08-20T10:19:03.253+10:002014-08-20T10:19:03.253+10:00I am happy I came and read this post today I am happy I came and read this post today Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-14912434908469664452014-08-20T09:23:51.439+10:002014-08-20T09:23:51.439+10:00I agree 100% Lynne that your publisher works very ...I agree 100% Lynne that your publisher works very hard to help authors in a difficult environment. It seems this is not always the case - which makes the whole traditional publishing versus self-publishing a hot one. There's pros and cons on both sides. Thanks for speaking up.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-43279088984791396972014-08-19T16:53:46.673+10:002014-08-19T16:53:46.673+10:00Head hopping, hahah. First time i heard it, I was....Head hopping, hahah. First time i heard it, I was...what the? But i don't mind a bit of it. You would have enjoyed the conference--something for all. <br /><br />Yes, a great time. Luckily the hubbies enjoy each other's company.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-55975663382591557142014-08-19T16:51:45.947+10:002014-08-19T16:51:45.947+10:00Yes it was great Rae. A lot of work though!!Yes it was great Rae. A lot of work though!!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-46088801633746323102014-08-19T16:50:15.316+10:002014-08-19T16:50:15.316+10:00Hi Denise - great to read about your Conference an...Hi Denise - great to read about your Conference and to see a few photos .. and an interesting post - I had to look up head-hopping .. but not being an author/writer of books per se .. this is the kind of conference I'd like to attend - I'm sure I'd learn loads on a variety of subjects ... as I did from here .. <br /><br />So pleased you were able to get together have fun and learn too and then that weekend with your hubbies ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-71268767993405308052014-08-19T14:48:17.376+10:002014-08-19T14:48:17.376+10:00Thanks for the post Denise. I've not come to ...Thanks for the post Denise. I've not come to earth yet and have been following up with bills and other tidying up that follows such an event, so I've not had time to reflect only to say that I'm grateful to al the attendees and the speakers and mentors who were all so generous with their time. All ran smoothly also grateful for that.Raelene Purtillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316816228739648286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-18982883539214138922014-08-19T13:33:59.161+10:002014-08-19T13:33:59.161+10:00I was so grateful that you spoke up Lynne, so than...I was so grateful that you spoke up Lynne, so thank you for that! As Denise said above it was good to hear from both point of views. I seriously think it is in the publishers interest to do all they can as well as the authors. They both gain from it.<br /><br />Thanks Denise for the post. Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-73713173901856493112014-08-19T12:40:55.494+10:002014-08-19T12:40:55.494+10:00As someone who loves to break rules, I find it ted...As someone who loves to break rules, I find it tedious to hear all the 'must not dos' and 'must dos', but we don't have much choice if we want our mss to be accepted.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-74582971002856538372014-08-19T12:39:59.227+10:002014-08-19T12:39:59.227+10:00Yep. I think all traditional publishers expect aut...Yep. I think all traditional publishers expect authors to market their book, but they're not going to pay for your book tour unless you're in the top drawer. That's why a lot of writers go the self-pub path. They wonder what benefit there is in being traditionally published these days. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-35120942370098888552014-08-19T12:38:38.772+10:002014-08-19T12:38:38.772+10:00Hi Karen. Glad you came by. I think everyone had a...Hi Karen. Glad you came by. I think everyone had a great time and therefore we may consider doing it again...who knows? Thanks for your memoir workshop. Well done!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-11099410130466945402014-08-19T12:37:35.589+10:002014-08-19T12:37:35.589+10:00I think it's a great story,Jo, but these days ...I think it's a great story,Jo, but these days you must have a new paragraph for a new speaker...never two together like du Maurier has done. I'm always intrigued by the classic/modern.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-38017128650814012402014-08-19T12:35:55.768+10:002014-08-19T12:35:55.768+10:00I'm glad you spoke up Lynne. It was good to he...I'm glad you spoke up Lynne. It was good to hear from someone who understood from both an author and publisher's point of view. I know it's a hard business. I don't think the big guys or the small guys have fully worked out where it's at in this time of flux.<br /><br />Often it's through a bit of a stoush that the truth comes out, so thank you.<br /><br />Denise Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-42987482902134351252014-08-19T12:10:03.002+10:002014-08-19T12:10:03.002+10:00The reason I spoke up at the conference was becaus...The reason I spoke up at the conference was because the gentleman offering his question was suggesting that publishers do nothing at all to help an author, so they are worthless.<br />I work for my publisher. I am also an author and professional editor, so I've seen all sides of the debate. I've sent my books to publishers and agents and been refused, and in my work for my publisher, I have been known to decide on submissions and have sent out letters of refusal myself. <br />Life is not easy for publishers today either, especially small ones. The big boys still have the lion's share of the market (what's left of it) and the little ones are still trying to stay afloat. My own publisher does her best and is lucky to break even but still insists on plugging on because she wants to help authors get their work out there. This is most certainly not the case with every publisher, but to hear them tarred with one brush so casually was not something I could endure.Lynne Stringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482326578634252234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-69662603892609019712014-08-19T12:07:49.672+10:002014-08-19T12:07:49.672+10:00Not being a writer, no I don't know what's...Not being a writer, no I don't know what's wrong, but I do know Frenchman's Creek used to be a favourite of mine. Don't have it any more sadly. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-85113279060742702522014-08-19T11:53:26.201+10:002014-08-19T11:53:26.201+10:00Hi Denise,
Fabulous to visit your Blog and read y... Hi Denise, <br />Fabulous to visit your Blog and read your take of this fabulous conference.<br /> Just LOVED being part of this inaugural event and meeting so many passionate writers. <br />I'm particularly chuffed to present my memoir workshop. Thanks for your awesome support of my books especially your review of STOP the Bully. Much appreciated, Karen :)Karen Tyrrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05555706530839384598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-52633840876298449042014-08-19T10:10:04.160+10:002014-08-19T10:10:04.160+10:00Yep, we've become quite rule-oriented in today...Yep, we've become quite rule-oriented in today's writing. It's a shame. I don't mind a little head hopping when it's done well.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-41663056696184823872014-08-19T08:11:31.087+10:002014-08-19T08:11:31.087+10:00Looks like a great conference!
My publisher does m...Looks like a great conference!<br />My publisher does marketing for my book, but I'm expected to do it as well. They don't have an army of editors though. Just two who go through my manuscript.<br />Thanks for placing my blogfest button in your sidebar.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com