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Snowflake · 12-20-2007, 06:12 PM

Much to my surprise, I received a package from the possible publisher today. It's not all bad news, but there is some. The good news is, they are still interested based on the response from three "readers." Readers 1 and 2 were pretty positive and clear in the opinion that this is a necessary book. Reader 3 was a bit more problematic, and made some good commentary and a fair amount of critical commentary and some pretty uncomplimentary remarks about my scholarship based on the proposal not to mention that my writing style was "skittery." Ah well, can't please everyone. I'm trying to look at this analytically and not personally, heck I know I will need a damn good editor.

Bottom line, they want me to revise the proposal after considering all the points in the commentary by the readers and then go to the next step. They are also asking me if I know likely sources that might fund this expensive project. They're approaching the Italian Cultural Ministry, but want to know if anyone else comes to mind to come up with the "several thousands" needed for such an expensive book.

The editor wants to talk to me once I've read, considered and made a decision where to go next. I'm going to drop her an email and let her know I got the stuff and I will call her after the new year.

At least, shes still interested in pursuing it. That's a plus and not an outright rejection.

tracilicious · 12-20-2007, 06:14 PM

That sounds like good progress to me!

katiesue · 12-20-2007, 07:04 PM

Sounds like some positive progress. Congrats!

Disneyphile · 12-20-2007, 07:15 PM

Woohoo!!!!

BarTopDancer · 12-20-2007, 07:17 PM

alphabassettgrrl · 12-20-2007, 07:21 PM

Hurray for positive comments.

What do you think of the requested changes?

blueerica · 12-20-2007, 08:17 PM

Sounds like mostly positives... no road is without its hills... unless you live in the plains, but that's another story.

wolfy999 · 12-20-2007, 08:51 PM

Sounds like good news to me!

Not Afraid · 12-20-2007, 09:04 PM

I think that is fantastic news! And what, pray tell, is "skittery" writing?

wendybeth · 12-20-2007, 09:13 PM

Surely there are preservationist societies for early film icons that would be interested in backing this project, not to mention such entities as SAG, the Academy, etc. Might you also tie in the possibility of a certain amount of the proceeds going to the groups that support aging actors, or some such thing? He was such an important part of our early film industry on so many levels- it just makes sense that maybe a group of interested parties might be able to really put this out there. Just a thought.

12-20-2007, 06:12 PM	#111
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Today's Update Much to my surprise, I received a package from the possible publisher today. It's not all bad news, but there is some. The good news is, they are still interested based on the response from three "readers." Readers 1 and 2 were pretty positive and clear in the opinion that this is a necessary book. Reader 3 was a bit more problematic, and made some good commentary and a fair amount of critical commentary and some pretty uncomplimentary remarks about my scholarship based on the proposal not to mention that my writing style was "skittery." Ah well, can't please everyone. I'm trying to look at this analytically and not personally, heck I know I will need a damn good editor. Bottom line, they want me to revise the proposal after considering all the points in the commentary by the readers and then go to the next step. They are also asking me if I know likely sources that might fund this expensive project. They're approaching the Italian Cultural Ministry, but want to know if anyone else comes to mind to come up with the "several thousands" needed for such an expensive book. The editor wants to talk to me once I've read, considered and made a decision where to go next. I'm going to drop her an email and let her know I got the stuff and I will call her after the new year. At least, shes still interested in pursuing it. That's a plus and not an outright rejection. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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12-20-2007, 06:14 PM	#112
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	That sounds like good progress to me! __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Sounds like some positive progress. Congrats! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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12-20-2007, 07:15 PM	#114
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Woohoo!!!!
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Hurray for positive comments. What do you think of the requested changes? __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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12-20-2007, 08:17 PM	#117
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Sounds like mostly positives... no road is without its hills... unless you live in the plains, but that's another story. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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12-20-2007, 08:51 PM	#118
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Sounds like good news to me! __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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12-20-2007, 09:04 PM	#119
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I think that is fantastic news! And what, pray tell, is "skittery" writing?
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12-20-2007, 09:13 PM	#120
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Surely there are preservationist societies for early film icons that would be interested in backing this project, not to mention such entities as SAG, the Academy, etc. Might you also tie in the possibility of a certain amount of the proceeds going to the groups that support aging actors, or some such thing? He was such an important part of our early film industry on so many levels- it just makes sense that maybe a group of interested parties might be able to really put this out there. Just a thought. __________________
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