Seth Godin has a great post
on getting picked
He shares
“The artist who struggles in obscurity,
unfairly ignored
because he hasn’t been picked
–that’s a poignant sight.
But at some point,
the artist has the obligation
to seek a different path,
one that isn’t dependent
on a system
that doesn’t deserve him.”
I agree
but I also think
it might be worthwhile
to allow a system to pick us,
to not close ourselves off
from the system.
I see many writers
skipping the publisher route
and going straight to self-publishing.
They won’t even talk
to established publishers.
They are vehement
about not being picked.
I think this is a bit silly.
There are benefits
and synergies
coming with being picked
by a publisher.
To not consider or even listen
to these advantages
is foolish.
Consider seeking a different path
if the established path
isn’t getting you
where you want to go
but reserve the option
to hop back on the established path.