OOC - the World Tree novel

[sythyry]

(Sythyry will be back in a couple days.) If all goes well, I’ll have finished a fair draft of a World Tree novel soon. (Predictably, for a gaming novel, it’s a love story, concerning three Herethroy who were married as children and have to figure out what to do about it as adults. Some other things happen too.) The setting and the style are a lot like Sythyry’s story, except that there is an actual plot and all like that. It’s a fairly low-key story: the world isn’t saved ‘cause it’s not in danger, the villain is performing her villainies for an excellent reason, and the characters sometimes go for weeks and weeks without risking any injury more serious than a scolding. It also needs a title, but that’s another matter. Anyways, now I want to know what you recommend that I do with the thing. Honest opinions this time, if you please. I’ll go back to begging for flattery later. . . [Poll #117006]

Comments

[elthionesse.livejournal.com]

I'd give it a shot at a larger house; it may take some time (believe me, I KNOW...), but you'll never say to yourself, "I wonder what would have happened if only I'd sent it to a larger house."

I wouldn't be too certain it would be destined to fail, either. Because World Tree already exists and has certain advertising placements, you already have a certain measure of a fan base, and thus, potential sales...something if you include in your cover letter will possibly make your work seem like more of an acceptible risk than the average new writer. It would be worth trying in my mind. You can always fall back on Padwolf later, like you said.

You could also try to get an agent, and let them do the leg work for you.