I’ve had a few requests to publish other Chapbooks of authors under Written Tales. And I have been considering it for some time now. Is this something as a writer you would be interested in?
What I am thinking, Written Tales would format and edit the content into a Chapbook for the author with cover art included, no charge, no fee. In return, we would make the chapbook available to all paid subscribers, just like the ones we host now.
Now, here is where it’s different. We would use draft2digital to promote the chapbook across several channels and offer the author 60% or 70% of the royalty after draft2digital takes their share. The author would have to sign up for an account on the platform to have royalties sent to them directly. We would not take part in the payment process as draft2digital would take care of the money being deposited directly to the author for the agreed percentage.
What are your thoughts? Is this something you would like as an author?
I just had my chapbook rejected and spent all day trying to find another publisher of chapbooks of 25 pages to submit it to. If you do decide to go this route, I'm interested in submitting mine. It's autobiographical about surviving sexual assault, physical abuse, a suicide attempt and alcoholism, but it does at least end on a positive note.
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Although I have no plans for a chapbook in the near future, I like the idea. This will get many poets published. I would say you should go ahead it with, Kevin.
After giving it some thought, Kevin might not like the idea, but I'd definitely prefer Kevin to do the one author chapbooks like he does multi-author chapbooks. He could keep the pittance from selling them. Then it would be much easier for me, and there would be paper books. No paper books from D2D for me.
I would want assurance about the layout. The anthology on nature which was just published/ which has a lovely cover - cut my quatrain leaving the first line of a stanza as an orphan line at the bottom of the page. You told me it was Amazon that did this and there wast anything you could do. I believe you, but to me , it was as if my poem was murdered- cutting the stanza instead of having the four lines together on the next page. This interrupted and wrecked the rhyme snd thé rhythm. When I saw the orphan line, it was a sword through my heart. The literary journals seem to use various devices including changing space where poems start, putting in extra spaces at bottom or top where poems start or end, or even between stanzas, or even size of print, to make sure their poetry is formatted so poem is properly presented and stanzas not cut up if possible. this matters less for free verse, of course, but if you have rhyming snd metered poetry it really needs to be done correctly. I am not complaining, just pointing something out that with a new printer other than Amazon, can you/we make sure that doesn’t happen? Eg - with page proofs that show you how it will look printed out? Again, that’s for the hard copy books- which many like to give as gifts. Think this not an issue for online publication . Thanks for asking us. AG
I have dealt with D2D and it was a PITA. Nobody is offering my story collection on paper. Submitting to D2D was overly complicated and difficult. Midway through the process a cover picture was required. First, this was unexpected and I've always used Pixabay for illustrations, but D2D required an illustration on my computer. I only wanted paper, but digital input was first. So much more. When I learned that there was more work before I could get any payments, I decided to let them keep the pennys. The only positive that I have from this is that "Vernonia Trilogy" has been published and is available in digital Whoop. It might work for someone, but I have no plans to do anything with D2D again. If Kevin wanted to publish one author chapbooks, sure.
I like the idea. And, if 1 author does not have enough to fill the book,then you might think of adding another. Perhaps 3 at the most. That way they would all get exposure.
I would be very interested in this opportunity. I have been working on getting a chapbook of poetry published and this would be perfect for me. Also, I could supply my own cover art as I am also a visual artist.
I think this is a good idea. An inaugural book publication window or a breakthrough for a number of poets. It will not only afford these poets an opportunity to have their small books published but also to be considered and ideally consumed by readers from a diversity of cultures and countries.
I like the idea. I like the idea of having both a hard copy and digital option as well.
This sounds like an amazing opportunity and I would definitely be interested. How many pages long would it need to be?
Count me in, sounds like a generous proposal and very cool.
I just had my chapbook rejected and spent all day trying to find another publisher of chapbooks of 25 pages to submit it to. If you do decide to go this route, I'm interested in submitting mine. It's autobiographical about surviving sexual assault, physical abuse, a suicide attempt and alcoholism, but it does at least end on a positive note.
This sounds very interesting, would the chapbook be available in a print version too? I am old school and love my physical books.
Count me in. I'd prefer both digital & print. How many pages are you considering. I have a couple ready to go.
Very cool idea! I like it!
This sounds like a good idea.
Absolutely interested in both print and digital!!!!
Although I have no plans for a chapbook in the near future, I like the idea. This will get many poets published. I would say you should go ahead it with, Kevin.
Are you interested in poetry or anthologies? I have a poetry chapbook. I’ve also got short stories.
This sounds really lovely and a great opportunity. Would definitely be interested :)
After giving it some thought, Kevin might not like the idea, but I'd definitely prefer Kevin to do the one author chapbooks like he does multi-author chapbooks. He could keep the pittance from selling them. Then it would be much easier for me, and there would be paper books. No paper books from D2D for me.
It’s nothing I would be interested in as a publish my own books, but I think it’s a great idea for others. I wish you the best in this!
I have an update on the Author opportunity. You can read it here:
https://writtentales.substack.com/p/author-chapbooks-update
I would want assurance about the layout. The anthology on nature which was just published/ which has a lovely cover - cut my quatrain leaving the first line of a stanza as an orphan line at the bottom of the page. You told me it was Amazon that did this and there wast anything you could do. I believe you, but to me , it was as if my poem was murdered- cutting the stanza instead of having the four lines together on the next page. This interrupted and wrecked the rhyme snd thé rhythm. When I saw the orphan line, it was a sword through my heart. The literary journals seem to use various devices including changing space where poems start, putting in extra spaces at bottom or top where poems start or end, or even between stanzas, or even size of print, to make sure their poetry is formatted so poem is properly presented and stanzas not cut up if possible. this matters less for free verse, of course, but if you have rhyming snd metered poetry it really needs to be done correctly. I am not complaining, just pointing something out that with a new printer other than Amazon, can you/we make sure that doesn’t happen? Eg - with page proofs that show you how it will look printed out? Again, that’s for the hard copy books- which many like to give as gifts. Think this not an issue for online publication . Thanks for asking us. AG
Yes, very interested.
And also print copies.
Thanks!
I like it. Do you have a format that you want the author to follow?
I have dealt with D2D and it was a PITA. Nobody is offering my story collection on paper. Submitting to D2D was overly complicated and difficult. Midway through the process a cover picture was required. First, this was unexpected and I've always used Pixabay for illustrations, but D2D required an illustration on my computer. I only wanted paper, but digital input was first. So much more. When I learned that there was more work before I could get any payments, I decided to let them keep the pennys. The only positive that I have from this is that "Vernonia Trilogy" has been published and is available in digital Whoop. It might work for someone, but I have no plans to do anything with D2D again. If Kevin wanted to publish one author chapbooks, sure.
This sounds interesting. Am in and print copies too would make more meaning. Keep me posted.
I like the idea. And, if 1 author does not have enough to fill the book,then you might think of adding another. Perhaps 3 at the most. That way they would all get exposure.
Sounds great
This is a great idea, Kevin. I can't imagine any poet that would be less than thrilled to have their work published. I'm in!
I'm in! It's a great idea.
I would be very interested in this opportunity. I have been working on getting a chapbook of poetry published and this would be perfect for me. Also, I could supply my own cover art as I am also a visual artist.
Love this idea! Can’t wait to submit!
This sounds really cool, and like the first step in a big journey forward!!
Yes! I love this idea!
I think this is a good idea. An inaugural book publication window or a breakthrough for a number of poets. It will not only afford these poets an opportunity to have their small books published but also to be considered and ideally consumed by readers from a diversity of cultures and countries.