2007-07-14 20:31:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
No. If you're an extraordinary writer and follow the correct steps to getting published, you'll do fine. Isn't JK Rowling direct proof of that?
2007-07-14 20:37:40 · answer #1 · answered by sheep_are_taking_over 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having connections doesn't hurt. Having talent helps a lot more. J.K. Rowling was living in poverty when she wrote the Harry Potter series first book. Talent rules - without it, all the contacts in the world mean nothing.
2007-07-15 03:35:34 · answer #2 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think knowing the right people always helps get your foot in the door but if you have true talent, people will recognize it right away. Best of luck to you and I hope you become published soon.
2007-07-15 03:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by Evil Ejade 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sadly, yes. Connections do not hurt. Especially when it comes to promoting a book. Who "blurbs" the back can make or break a book. Pax - C
2007-07-15 03:37:32 · answer #4 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The industry functions entirely on merit. It doesn't matter who you know. If it did, the slush pile wouldn't exist.
2007-07-15 04:18:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have learned in life, those that are well connected have much more than a fighting chance!
2007-07-15 06:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by SavvySue 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sad, but true.
2007-07-15 07:06:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no idea......
2007-07-15 03:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by antapole 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋