How publishing works in different countries.

[rimturse]

I thought this would be interesting to the U.S. writers. This is how easy it is to get your manuscript looked at by the largest and oldest publishing house in Denmark:

http://www.gyldendal.dk/artikler/manusindsendelse

It's in Danish obviously, but the basics are:

1. Send in your manuscript in paper form to the address listed below
2. Please feel free to include some information about yourself and the manuscript*
3. Add your address (obligatory), e-mail and tel. no. (non-obligatory)
4. Once we have received your manuscript you will receive a receipt within a couple of days
5. It will take 5-7 weeks for us to determine whether or not we want to publish your manuscript, after which you will receive a written reply. During this period we would appreciate it if you do not send your manuscript to other publishing houses

...and that's it. Easy peasy.
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* A far cry from the query and synopsis angst when sending to U.S. agents and publishers.

Comments

[angrboda]

Yes, that's all very well, but I'm still not interested in publication myself. :) I've got a few flisters that I wondered if I should show it to, but... They're all americans and I don't want to make them cry. :p

[frigg.livejournal.com]

Oh there is much to be said about writing for the sheer fun of it with no pressure. I can relate completely, even though I don't do it myself.

And clearly I'm less worried about making my friends cry than you. :p