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What Do I Do With My Manuscript by MosD: 4:44pm On Jan 11, 2017 |
I have this completed crime fiction manuscript (note; a complete novel, not a short story) that I once entered for an all african crime fiction competition and was picked one of the best three. But afterward, I've tried to get a publisher for it to no avail, though Nigeria is sure short of crime fiction publishers. I'm still hanging on to the manuscript because I don't want to self publish. Please I really need advice on how to handle it |
Re: What Do I Do With My Manuscript by tolulinks(m): 1:59am On Jan 12, 2017 |
This is indeed a serious issue because I'm almost completing my own crime novel. it's subgenre is cozy mystery. I know from experience Nigerians prefer contemporary stories that are for the most part, boring but it will get to a time we have to expand beyond the status quo. Have you tried farafina and publish under their crime series? |
Re: What Do I Do With My Manuscript by MosD: 12:10pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
It's a real serious issue, crime fiction stories are not by any means encouraged in Nigeria. Yes, I've tried farafina. It didn't come positive |
Re: What Do I Do With My Manuscript by Niftyrules(m): 12:27pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
MosD: Come on! You've got it, why not flaunt it. In a matter of days i will be self-publishing one work of mine and sharing it with over 15+ outlet abroad. what issue have you got with Self publishing? Have you forgotten you haven't make a name yet and no publisher will want to risk their money on an unknown writer. I'm not discouraging you, but don't think you've queried publishers like i have done. Thats the way forward bro. Pls adhere. You have it in you. |
Re: What Do I Do With My Manuscript by MosD: 1:14pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
Niftyrules: Not that I can't self publish, the only problem I have with the idea is the marketing of the book. As they say, you have done nothing if people don't get to appreciate what you've done 1 Like |
Re: What Do I Do With My Manuscript by Niftyrules(m): 5:04pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
MosD: There is nothing hard to achieve bro. You can learn marketing. |
Re: What Do I Do With My Manuscript by MosD: 7:59pm On Jan 12, 2017 |
Niftyrules: Alright, thanks bro, will consider it |
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