be sure to head over to Charles Stross' page and read his set of posts on the publishing industry. http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2010/04/common-mi

be sure to head over to Charles Stross' page and read his set of posts on the publishing industry. http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2010/04/common-misconceptions-about-pu-1.html http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2010/04/common-m... It's very readable Stross specific background knowledge for the publishing industry and knowing it will help you in dealing with publishers.