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The Long-Awaited Decision on My Book

February 7, 2013 — 7 Comments
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Some of you may remember that I submitted a proposal for my first book to a publisher back on June 1, 2012.

I’ve tried to keep you up-to-date every step of the way, and I’ve promised to let you know the outcome, whether good or bad.

Yesterday, I heard a definitive word from my publisher.

This book was originally conceived nearly two years ago.

I finished writing the first draft about sixteen months ago.

About nine months ago, I met an acquisitions editor on an hour-long ride from the Denver airport to Estes Park, Colorado. Almost immediately, I knew that I wanted his company to publish my book.

Eight months ago, I submitted a proposal.

Three months ago I submitted a revised proposal.

And yesterday I learned that they want to publish my book.

They are preparing to offer me a contract.

That’s two years from conception to contract.

And today it definitely feels worth it.

There are a lot of questions I can’t (or won’t) answer right now.

I don’t know a release date.

I’m not ready to share the working title and concept just yet.

I’m going to wait to reveal the publisher until the contract is final.

And I’m not going to share contract details.

But I want to share with you the news that we’re moving on to the next stage with this thing.

And I want to invite those of you who will to pray with me as I prepare to do my final writing/revising of the manuscript before submitting it. I think it’s an important book.

And I also want to give you a heads up that I plan to invite a few of you to read the manuscript prior to publication. Stay tuned for details about what I’ll be asking you to do, what you’ll get out of the deal, and how to sign up.

I’m grateful for and satisfied by the news, and I’m excited that I get to share this journey with you.

Related posts:

Holiness1-2An Update on My Book Proposal Reading a Book http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=1368361How to Find a Publisher: Non-Fiction Book Proposal A (Sort Of) Preview of My (Anticipated) Book Reading a Book http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=view&id=1368361How to Find a Publisher for Your Nonfiction Book: An Overview of the Key Pieces and Players
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Kevin Scott is a pastor, speaker, and author of ReCreatable: How God Heals the Brokenness of Life (Kregel, March 2014). He writes essays about sustainable Christian living, discipleship, and community.

7 responses to The Long-Awaited Decision on My Book

  1. revkev43 February 7, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    Congratulations!

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  2. Chuck February 7, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    Kevin this is great, be sure to put Pinehurst on the book signing tour!!

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  3. jamesahenderson February 7, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    Congratuations ! If the book is as good as you r blog…I will be waiting to buy it !

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  4. Valerie Comer February 7, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    Congrats!!

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  5. Tracy Vaninger February 7, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to hear more about it and to read it once it is released.

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  6. Andrew February 8, 2013 at 9:02 am

    Congratulations! I know the process is long, and I agree that it’s worth it. I very much look forward to reading it!

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  7. pkfsunshine February 8, 2013 at 11:30 am

    That is sooo Awesome! I really look forward to buying it and reading it!!

    Reply

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