So here’s an odd thought. I am working on this new novel and having fun with it and all and … I see people doing kickstarter and such and I wonder:
Should I finish the novel (I mean I am in the very early stages of it here) and:
A) Look for traditional publishing for it
B) Kickstarter the novel, now/soon and go from there
C) Release it for free on-line and hope for donations
There are plusses and minuses to each of these. And I’m not sure what to do, here. I am a big fan of trying new ways of getting stuff out there. But I also feel like most people don’t read fiction on-line. So C feels like the weakest idea. A is the safest, of course. And B? Well… B is unknown territory.
I don’t know. I really don’t. What are your thoughts on all of this, I’m curious…
Would you fund something like this / pay for it / spread the word / give a crap? What are your gut feelings about all of this?
Eisner and Harvey award winning editor, writer and tired person. Novelist, comic writer, cat owner, NY'er.
Who says you have to choose?
See if you can snag a traditional publisher. If not, release it online in installment, and then, after you have fans of the work, Kickstart a print version.
I feel like the traditional publishing houses is something everyone should attempt, but is nowhere near the last step to take.
Oh I have publishers, mind you. I release small press stuff with a few places. It’s more… trying to find a path that is interesting.