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New Way to Support Side Stories That Are Not Supported By Publishers Of Popular Series

Seems to be hard for writers to get their publishers to put out books that are not core to a popular series. Sharon Lee and Steve Miller are doing it themselves over the internet.

This isn't entirely new. I know people who regularly support a number of web comics where the demand exceeded the artist's ability to produce in their spare time. The artist, having thrown up their hands in frustration at the brash demands and complaints, said effectively, "Here's a Pay Pal account. Put up or shut up." I would have loved to have seen the look on the face of the fist poor guy who suddenly found himself with enough money to quit the day job.

So back to the writers, who have a slightly different animal to manage and who have found a way to get the job done. There's a "change of rules" notice on the page so I'm not sure what was there to begin with but it looks like they said effectivley:

• We've got a story.
• It won't get published unless there's interest ahead of time.
  
• Here's a Pay Pal account.
  
• We'll publish first draft chapters, on a regular shedule as long as there's money to cover the cost.
  
• If we get to minimum publishing amount we'll get it out in trade paperback.
  
• If you donate more than a certain amount, you will get yours free."

posted by JJ @ 10:18 AM