tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30211588.post36583928631816998..comments2023-05-14T08:36:03.832-04:00Comments on The Elephant's Bookshelf: Platform and Credentials: The Other SideMatt Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07171715051853671712noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30211588.post-36736270985287150822011-03-11T08:33:48.705-05:002011-03-11T08:33:48.705-05:00That's a valid point, Angela. (And I wondered ...That's a valid point, Angela. (And I wondered if you had a different idea in mind about this topic.) As a journalist who's worked in a specific field for nearly 20 years, I know what you mean. Expertise can be developed over time. Life experience counts for something, especially when combined with demonstrable talent. I think it's possible to develop at least competence if not outright expertise. After that, it's a matter of being able to prove (with platform development) that you're the right person for the project. Indeed, that's ultimately one of the most important determinations a publisher makes about an author, and the agent tends to be the one who vets the writer, at least initially.Matt Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171715051853671712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30211588.post-55251106663846465942011-03-10T23:37:39.182-05:002011-03-10T23:37:39.182-05:00Thanks for tackling this one. :)
I think one thin...Thanks for tackling this one. :)<br /><br />I think one thing I wonder about this angle is how to convey to a publisher that 'passion for a specific topic' + 'strong platform directly related to topic' + 'great book idea' will = the right writer for the book. <br /><br />Some publishers (most?) get stuck on that educational component (or that 'notoriety' component in a particular field) as <br />a 'must have' to get a NF book deal. <br /><br />I wish it were easier for those of us who don't have the official education to claim the title of expert, but do have the 'school of hard knocks' unofficial education, you know? <br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30211588.post-31847824503476387472011-03-10T12:31:07.854-05:002011-03-10T12:31:07.854-05:00Yes, Caroline, that's the gig for me! ;-)Yes, Caroline, that's the gig for me! ;-)Matt Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171715051853671712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30211588.post-31533003694910507902011-03-10T11:11:00.745-05:002011-03-10T11:11:00.745-05:00Maybe you and Snookie should co-author a book toge...Maybe you and Snookie should co-author a book together, haha. Sounds like you really appreciate her profundity.Caroline Hagoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01950326977124661888noreply@blogger.com