tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post6900897887092946724..comments2024-03-20T02:49:17.606-07:00Comments on Between Fact and Fiction: Pros and Cons of The Option BookNatalie Whipplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-87117212392280357142012-01-11T11:01:51.389-08:002012-01-11T11:01:51.389-08:00Very cool, thanks for the explanation. Personally,...Very cool, thanks for the explanation. Personally, I love the idea of an option book over that of a sequel. An option is like a little present - a gift to explore that other idea that's been floating around in your brain.<br />Writers who have a whole series plotted out in their heads kind of freak me out. I just don't think like that in my story telling. I like it all to be wrapped up nice and tight in one little package. But I LOVE reading a series. <br />Go figure.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006255717870408669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-58215295798689773722012-01-11T03:01:10.895-08:002012-01-11T03:01:10.895-08:00Helpful post, Natalie! I'd always wondered wha...Helpful post, Natalie! I'd always wondered what "option" meant (in the context of a book deal). So glad you have a great option ahead... :D Very cool. Happy day-<br />LynneLynne Matsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415839149588934992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-27739866509968314512012-01-09T21:28:57.488-08:002012-01-09T21:28:57.488-08:00I'm so excited to hear what happens with your ...I'm so excited to hear what happens with your options. :) Keep us updated!J.R. Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671109654769467131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-28680833444476949232012-01-09T09:15:27.027-08:002012-01-09T09:15:27.027-08:00The Pen and Ink Blog, approval for the option is f...The Pen and Ink Blog, approval for the option is fairly similar to submitting a novel to an editor. You write something (doesn't have to be fully complete, though), and then you submit it through your agent. Your editor reads and then determines if that might be the direction they want to go. At least that's as much as I know so far, hehe.Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-48514045266997804532012-01-09T09:13:23.978-08:002012-01-09T09:13:23.978-08:00Christina M, I don't know what will be chosen ...Christina M, I don't know what will be chosen for the option book, but I have two possibilities so far. Hopefully I'll know more in the coming months!Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-86142990242417206812012-01-09T09:12:14.713-08:002012-01-09T09:12:14.713-08:00Leigh, so far Transparent is a standalone. I don&#...Leigh, so far Transparent is a standalone. I don't know if it'll always be that way, but that's the story right now:)Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-29888200412379741242012-01-09T05:43:46.839-08:002012-01-09T05:43:46.839-08:00Very interesting, Natalie. Thanks for that knowled...Very interesting, Natalie. Thanks for that knowledge.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-59102934962369651152012-01-09T04:08:03.698-08:002012-01-09T04:08:03.698-08:00Thanks for this look. It's so tempting to get ...Thanks for this look. It's so tempting to get into this space where the magical publishing grass is always a little greener over there. But it's green here too. With brown spots. Just like every where else.Claire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-64461065201060374772012-01-08T22:10:59.702-08:002012-01-08T22:10:59.702-08:00Wow... I'm glad to know that. I thinks that&#...Wow... I'm glad to know that. I thinks that's weirdly interesting. A very tenterhook place to be. I just read an interesting interview with Maria Modugno of Harper Collins and got an urge to submit something. Then I remembered my contract says Simon and Schuster gets to see anything first. Which is wonderful... I think. However I submitted a piece to Allyn in October and still haven't heard anything. How do you go about getting approval for your next story?The Pen and Ink Blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709195512534318571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-12075922103094847582012-01-08T19:11:18.569-08:002012-01-08T19:11:18.569-08:00Hmm... Will House of Ivy and Sorrow maybe get to s...Hmm... Will House of Ivy and Sorrow maybe get to see the light? Or do you have a whole new one in mind to write? I imagine the possibilities are exciting! I just can't wait for Transparent.Christina Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199932807158227797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-1573017829131208362012-01-08T17:54:29.450-08:002012-01-08T17:54:29.450-08:00Ah yes, the ever present option book cloud. I'...Ah yes, the ever present option book cloud. I'm planning on getting a self-trunked ms into shape for mine. Nice to know there's hope for it!BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750774359232145507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-43502008888310761722012-01-08T13:53:59.836-08:002012-01-08T13:53:59.836-08:00Never had heard of this before. I learn something ...Never had heard of this before. I learn something new everyday about publishing :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-75007826428130024672012-01-08T11:55:37.374-08:002012-01-08T11:55:37.374-08:00My publisher signed me for the first book and any ...My publisher signed me for the first book and any others are on an individual book consideration. I like that setup because it's an open door for me but I'm under no pressure to produce more books. <br />I did produce one more though. And looks like I'll write yet another after that.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-50535641342297627202012-01-08T08:26:29.773-08:002012-01-08T08:26:29.773-08:00Is Transparency a stand-alone then? Can't wait...Is Transparency a stand-alone then? Can't wait to read it next year.Leigh Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08493703354330273953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-24443119805573232832012-01-08T03:49:25.463-08:002012-01-08T03:49:25.463-08:00An option book sounds pretty awesome, although I c...An option book sounds pretty awesome, although I can see what about it freaks you out. <br /><br />I'm just thrilled that you have a deal. :-DMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-49780650543866174472012-01-07T18:43:01.850-08:002012-01-07T18:43:01.850-08:00That's really interesting! I never knew what a...That's really interesting! I never knew what an optioned book was--now I do! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. :) <br /><br />Also, good luck with the new book!Gabe (Ava Jae)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04778524723148508140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-32833315058802258132012-01-07T18:22:31.801-08:002012-01-07T18:22:31.801-08:00Jade, you CAN submit to other houses after a pass,...Jade, you CAN submit to other houses after a pass, but there is a waiting period, depending on your contract. I think that varies a lot based on each contract, but it's not uncommon to see authors go with different houses for different types of books.Natalie Whipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-77332962620736829932012-01-07T18:16:50.636-08:002012-01-07T18:16:50.636-08:00So question: if Harper pass on a book you submit t...So question: if Harper pass on a book you submit to them, are you free to submit it to other houses? I realise you probably wouldn't do that, but I'm curious.<br /><br />And YAY! for the option book!Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444920778218867295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-51822808436214951922012-01-07T17:48:27.783-08:002012-01-07T17:48:27.783-08:00Ah, so that's how it works...
Thanks for the e...Ah, so <i>that's</i> how it works...<br />Thanks for the explanation. It definitely sounds terrifying, but amazing cool (and, of course, topped with awesome sprinkles). Good luck pounding out book 2 =)Riv Rehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385226727864037794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-76233783928637570202012-01-07T17:47:16.193-08:002012-01-07T17:47:16.193-08:00This is fascinating. I never considered all the di...This is fascinating. I never considered all the different paths on the journey.Christa Desirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614441465633549710noreply@blogger.com