I would imagine that any change that makes it easier for first time novelists to be published is a good thing. So, reading this following story, I was quite pleased. We have all become aware of the problems following James Flint’s ‘bidding war’ for his novel ‘Habitus’ and if taking money from an advance makes it more possible to get in print then I think its a sacrifice worth taking. The advance, as I know it, does not seem to be of that much consequence, particularly for a first time unknown author. Therefore, if the royalties are not radically different from a traditional publishing deal by way of this new method, then I’m all for it. Particularly if less ‘promotable’ experimental fiction benefits also.
Here’s the link:
http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,2271165,00.html
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