And Todd is leveraging that feedback, effectively writing her books “socially.” Just as I mentioned in that first post, fan feedback is filling in for some of the services traditional publishers provide. I speculated in the first-linked post in this paragraph that the Fifty Shades phenomenon might be a fluke-but here it goes happening again. So perhaps the most interesting thing here is not so much that it happens, but that it is continuing to happen. Fifty Shades of Grey started out as self-published Twilight fanfic, after all, and I’ve heard that a lot of Twilight fanfic stories get re-self-published with serial numbers filed off to varying degrees of success. If this sounds familiar, it’s only because it is. This ended up leading to a 4-book publishing deal with Simon & Schuster (with a name-change for the One Direction lead singer-inspired protagonist), and subsequent movie adaptations that Todd is producing. Anna Todd wrote One Direction fanfic on her smartphone, posting it to Wattpad a chapter at a time, gradually building up a devoted fan following. When in doubt, get a second opinion - get someone you trust to read the offer too and help you decide what to do.The Atlantic has an interesting article about a recent self-pub-to-trad-pub success story.If you are approached by someone whose vision does not align with your own or who is making you an offer that seems unjust, do not sign anything.Never be afraid of asking too many questions.Always read the fine print so you are aware of what rights you may retain and what you are giving away.Ensure you fully understand the company’s process and their terms of agreement.
Being addressed as ‘writer’ or ‘author’ for example could mean you’re receiving a generic offer aimed at hundreds of others. Pay attention to the phrasing and language used.Conduct an Internet search of the company and see if it returns any results that may look suspicious.Below are some helpful tips on how to make an informed decision. Some messages contain red flags, including vague, broad-sweeping language, inconsistent points of contact, poor grammar, and evasive responses regarding their contracts. If you receive this type of message, it is important that you do your research before responding to the message or accepting an offer.
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