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KrisK10 · 12-19-2008, 06:50 PM

Hi folks,

Does anyone know which publishers are most accepting of book proposals by lay skeptics on issues of religion and Christian Origins? Prometheus would seem to be a no brainer. Does anyone know of any others and what financial arrangements are typically made for first time authors if accepted for publishing. Thanks!

Kris

Toto · 12-19-2008, 06:58 PM

Publishing is a hard industry to break into, unless you are writing the next Da Vinci Code, or How to Lose Weight and have Better Sex through Biblical Criticism. (Egads, what an idea.)

Those with credentials can publish through University Presses, but I gather than even that can be hard.

Most of the skeptical books I have seen lately have been self published through lulu.com or some other self-publishing print-on-demand site.

KrisK10 · 12-20-2008, 02:25 AM

Thanks Toto. I would assume lulu has a pretty dismal ability to market a book too or that they even leave that up to you.

Kris

Toto · 12-20-2008, 12:50 PM

That's the modern world. You have to be the author, publisher, promoter, salesman, viral marketer, and distributor. Every job is a sales job.

GakuseiDon · 12-20-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KrisK10

Hi folks,

Does anyone know which publishers are most accepting of book proposals by lay skeptics on issues of religion and Christian Origins? Prometheus would seem to be a no brainer. Does anyone know of any others and what financial arrangements are typically made for first time authors if accepted for publishing. Thanks!

Kris

IIRC (it's been a while since I've visited her website so this is going from memory), Acharya S uses a publishing company that she has helped set up herself, so she may be able to help you if she is okay with the subject matter. You could try her on her website: http://forums.truthbeknown.com/index.php

Toto · 12-20-2008, 02:24 PM

Acharya S uses Stellar House Publishing

"Specializing in Archaeology, History, Astrotheology, Mythology and Religion"

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Stellar House Publishing is a company dedicated to bringing to the public lost and hidden information regarding the world's religions, mythologies and spiritual traditions. SHP books attain to the highest standards of scholarship while being accessible to the public. Stellar House Publishing was founded in 2005 by author Acharya S, also known by her real name of D.M. Murdock.

The Dagda · 12-20-2008, 02:29 PM

I'd be interested to know about publishing in general, as I've often thought I might wax lyrical in my retirement, even if it is a distant dream. Despite being a crap writer, everyone has a book in them. With nigh on 6.7 billion people on the planet though it's a pretty competitive market, even amongst only those who believe in religion a.

I'd advise starting with a few shorts in some magazine or other media type, your portfolio is probably an important factor in any field.

Good luck Krisk10.

KrisK10 · 12-20-2008, 06:58 PM

Thanks all for the great suggestions!

Kris

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KrisK10 Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 140	Publishers Hi folks, Does anyone know which publishers are most accepting of book proposals by lay skeptics on issues of religion and Christian Origins? Prometheus would seem to be a no brainer. Does anyone know of any others and what financial arrangements are typically made for first time authors if accepted for publishing. Thanks! Kris

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Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	Publishing is a hard industry to break into, unless you are writing the next Da Vinci Code, or How to Lose Weight and have Better Sex through Biblical Criticism. (Egads, what an idea.) Those with credentials can publish through University Presses, but I gather than even that can be hard. Most of the skeptical books I have seen lately have been self published through lulu.com or some other self-publishing print-on-demand site.

12-20-2008, 02:25 AM	#3
KrisK10 Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 140	Thanks Toto. I would assume lulu has a pretty dismal ability to market a book too or that they even leave that up to you. Kris

12-20-2008, 12:50 PM	#4
Toto Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 40,549	That's the modern world. You have to be the author, publisher, promoter, salesman, viral marketer, and distributor. Every job is a sales job.

12-20-2008, 02:29 PM	#7
The Dagda Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: England, Portsmouth Posts: 5,108	I'd be interested to know about publishing in general, as I've often thought I might wax lyrical in my retirement, even if it is a distant dream. Despite being a crap writer, everyone has a book in them. With nigh on 6.7 billion people on the planet though it's a pretty competitive market, even amongst only those who believe in religion a. I'd advise starting with a few shorts in some magazine or other media type, your portfolio is probably an important factor in any field. Good luck Krisk10.

12-20-2008, 06:58 PM	#8
KrisK10 Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 140	Thanks all for the great suggestions! Kris

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