Writing Collectives have been around for years. Exactly what are Writing Collectives? Writing Collectives are a strong, cohesive group of authors coming together to collaborate on a publishing project without a publisher assisting them. It can consist of thirty or more well known published authors, mixed with authors who are just starting out or authors who have published and hadn't sold many books. You may have some of the group working on each others manuscripts; suggesting power titles that may sell, the hero and heroine, deciding on the genres, strong lines, character and settings, and length of manuscript. After this collection, it's presented to the group, as a whole, for descision and approval. Each participant has to agree to a publication date and a deadline. Each writer is responsible for editing cost for their book and for it's cover. Pros and Cons of an Author Collective: Pro: 1. Author support 2.The team can produce the best possible book for an author. 3. Members can rely on each other to develop methods to spread the word of their book using social media to promote each others book, thereby preventing annoying, "Buy my book," "Please buy my book." 4. Some members may have the skills of creating websites, newsletters, press releases or blogs, or good edeting skills. If not, each member can split the cost for outside help in these matters. Con: 1. Putting a group together and making it run smoothly; everyone has to pull together. 2.Team players; a few authors can't do more of the work. Everyone has to invest time and money. No unfair users. 3. It's a good idea that the group sticks to like genres; like minded authors of romance, thrillers, fantasy and etc. |
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