Friday 7 August 2009

Bad publishing

I'll admit it: I am a bad bad publisher. I have published *** and ***, and even ************************************************ (hiatus magnus lachrymabilis). The thing is, when you publish something good it may get some attention, and even a good review, but when you publish something bad it oozes into oblivion, leaving an indelible mark of shame in your conscience. I have just picked up a book I've published. I remember I didn't want to publish it, really, but was finally persuaded by financial considerations, and deadlines. It was a decent commercial success in the end, but it's still a blot on my conscience. How many books like this are published?

AG

1 comment:

  1. Unfortunately, lots!

    But still your confession establishes a marker I wish other publishers had the balls to admit.

    Three hail marys and and an our father and go peacefully forward with a clear conscience.

    It is better to have read and not loved the read than not published and be filled with tireless regret.

    ReplyDelete

We welcome your comments, feel free to leave a message below.