Letting Someone Else Carry It

I once knew an author who sold his manuscript to a major publisher. From the moment he signed the deal to the day his book hit the shelves, three years passed. Granted, this was over a decade ago, but even today, many writers can expect at least a year-long wait, sometimes longer. Occasionally, their release dates get pushed back because a bigger name comes in and is ready to release. Even though their book has been in the pipeline for a while, the press just doesn’t have the time and budget...