

They correct grammar or structure, but they can also get into the story and sometimes want to see you write something other than what they claimed they liked in the first place. By self-publishing, you avoid other people trying to change your dream. It’s your work that makes them money they should be thanking the writer for letting them publish it. Too many publishers believe they are doing you a favor by agreeing to publish your work. As far as self-publishing, I believe it is the wave of the future. Q) How long did you spend trying to land a major contract? You started writing after school, correct? I will also throw in another sub-question to spice things up–Do you believe self-publishing is the way forward for writers? Are the big publishing houses on the wane?Ī) After high school, while in college, I tried a few dozen times to be published the traditional way with no success, so I put writing on the back burner to get on with life– a job and family.


My first book was The Fishing Trip! -A Ghost Story! I’m still looking to get a publishing contract, but the more I look at contracts, the more I’m thinking its not worth the hassle and the cut in pay per book. Q) Hi, Cliff– I am going to jump in and ask if you are still looking for a major publishing contract?Ī) Well, I’ve been self-published since 2009. We will cover many of them in this interview and you will enjoy the writing side of Cliff Popkey! What does Cliff write and why does he write it? He has written several books. This interview will touch upon his career, but let’s get to the MEAT.

I normally delve into the life of writers I work with… sure, that’s the territory. Interviewers normally ask him about his political career, his many jobs, seek small business advice or ask him what he had for lunch. Cliff Popkey is a guy who has done a lot in his life.
