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:
Exciting! Do let us know what you decide xx
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
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!!
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