Monday 23 April 2012

A flattering dilemma

Someone has emailed me to say that they are willing to buy the rights to the Forgotten Village. That means that they own the story and the characters after paying a one off sum.

I am very flattered.

I am really not sure.

I would lose control of the story, never be able to say that I had written it, have no control over editing so all sorts of changes could be put in, and if it did translate into a tv series or film I would not see a penny of that. I am not sure I would be able to use the characters again (I pulled the 'Digging up the Past' because I re-read it, decided that I had made a right hash and have started to re-write it properly).

On the other hand, I really, really, really want a dishwasher. The carpet is a disgrace. There is work being done on the car at the weekend (nothing serious). I want to pay for little bear to do things.

And it could all be a scam anyway. Though I don't see how it would be. It doesn't matter. I feel all jumbled up and confused. If nothing else it is pushing me to do some more writing.

I think I need to sleep on it.

3 comments:

Morgan said...

Exciting! Do let us know what you decide xx

Kitty Greene said...

If in doubt - don't !
Is this a genuine publisher/company ? I'd want a lot more information before I committed myself to anything.
Find out who this person/company is and check them out, if they are reputable and above board they will have a website.
It's up to you what you do, but I'd say 'no' anyway, you have a talent for writing, don't give all the credit to someone else ! you don't 'need' a dishwasher do you ? you 'want' a dishwasher, no one 'needs' a dishwasher and the other stuff you 'need' will come in the fullness of time, I say don't do it!!
If it's that good, consider approaching some publishers yourself and see what deals you can get, every considered self-publishing ?
So that's my two pennorth !
now can you tell me how to email you privately please ? I've been looking for details on your blog for some time, but can't find any.
Thanks

sweet blondie blue eyes said...

No way would I sign away rights to anything unless I knew exactly what was going to happen to them and why.

You want to know a heck of a lot more about the person who has approached you and also what they are offering.

If in doubt....don't do it!!