Post by steppedonwolf on Jun 30, 2010 8:37:31 GMT
Anyone know much about these guys?
As they're based in Cambridge, where my novel's set, I thought about sending them a query.
But then...I did some digging and found out all sorts of nasties. Have a look at this:
absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39152
The upshot is, they'll respond to your query/submission with a form reply, stating:
"Thank you for your patience regarding this submission.
After much consideration and discussion with senior colleagues at the January Publishing Board Meeting, the board decided that unfortunately, it was unable to offer a Pegasus contract (Non-contributory)
On this occasion, but has agreed to accept this work for publication in quality paperback format with certain considerations. I am writing to you with these proposals and would like you to give them your considered opinion.
Our proposal is that we could provide you with a Vanguard press publishing agreement whereby we would undertake to carry out all editorial work, cover design, registration of the title, printing, binding and extensive promotion and marketing etc. for a financial commitment from you as the author. Full details of this would be stipulated in your contract. We feel this kind of partnership between publisher and author is now becoming common.
Your manuscript does need a small amount of editorial input, but we would be able to advise you further, should we reach the contractual stage. In our opinion, your work has the merit to warrant publication under this type of agreement with our Vanguard imprint.
We do believe that with our combined efforts your book will achieve the success that it deserves, and will be favorably received by the readers and the media. We would keep your book in print and available on the market for as long as public interest is shown.
If you were to consider our proposal your normal contractual benefits would apply, including an enhanced scale of royalty payments. Your decision can be confirmed to us either in a simple letter or by email and then we can have the contracts prepared for your perusal.
We look forward to hearing from you in due course.
Kind regards,"
So - not good enough to be published, but we'll offer you a vanity contract!
Anyone had any dealings with them?
As they're based in Cambridge, where my novel's set, I thought about sending them a query.
But then...I did some digging and found out all sorts of nasties. Have a look at this:
absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39152
The upshot is, they'll respond to your query/submission with a form reply, stating:
"Thank you for your patience regarding this submission.
After much consideration and discussion with senior colleagues at the January Publishing Board Meeting, the board decided that unfortunately, it was unable to offer a Pegasus contract (Non-contributory)
On this occasion, but has agreed to accept this work for publication in quality paperback format with certain considerations. I am writing to you with these proposals and would like you to give them your considered opinion.
Our proposal is that we could provide you with a Vanguard press publishing agreement whereby we would undertake to carry out all editorial work, cover design, registration of the title, printing, binding and extensive promotion and marketing etc. for a financial commitment from you as the author. Full details of this would be stipulated in your contract. We feel this kind of partnership between publisher and author is now becoming common.
Your manuscript does need a small amount of editorial input, but we would be able to advise you further, should we reach the contractual stage. In our opinion, your work has the merit to warrant publication under this type of agreement with our Vanguard imprint.
We do believe that with our combined efforts your book will achieve the success that it deserves, and will be favorably received by the readers and the media. We would keep your book in print and available on the market for as long as public interest is shown.
If you were to consider our proposal your normal contractual benefits would apply, including an enhanced scale of royalty payments. Your decision can be confirmed to us either in a simple letter or by email and then we can have the contracts prepared for your perusal.
We look forward to hearing from you in due course.
Kind regards,"
So - not good enough to be published, but we'll offer you a vanity contract!
Anyone had any dealings with them?