Comments on: Q&A: HarperStudio Editor Julia Cheiffetz

By: Mick Rooney

Mick Rooney — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:49:22 +0000

I do applaud HarperStudio for their aggressive and pro-active approach to publishing books in the way they should be published and promoted. When it comes to book acquisitions and their accessibility to authors as a publisher – yes, they connect – but, I suspect, it is at arms length and entirely on their terms and within their circle. Kind of like being at an exclusive Manhattan party with a literary wish list of people, but no one wants to talk to you.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:02:08 +0000

Great interview. I really like their imprint – and I really enjoyed Burn This Book. I loved her quote about worrying about the ocffee and not the cup. So true.

By: Victoria Klein

Victoria Klein — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:49:10 +0000

Just from their mission statement, it sounds like HarperStudio would be a fantastic match with my goals and eco-desires as a writer …

By: Paige

Paige — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:20:02 +0000

what a great reply to the e-book question

worry about the coffee and not the cup.

By: Dan Holloway

Dan Holloway — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:44:15 +0000

Nice intreview, but that first answer is worthy of a politician with its oh so tantalising glimpse without substance. “we also approach writers who pique our interest directly” What does that mean? How do they pique interest? By subbing direct? By being seen in the right places? By performing literary stunts? Or is it a mysterious mix of all of these and more?

Interesting answer to the last question, too. So nearly doing yourself out of a job. If we look to get published for something other than money, we probably don’t need a publisher. I write because I want to start a conversation. Self-publishing does that fine for me. Having a publisher between me and my reader might actually get in the way.

I wil say this, though: I love the way Harper Studio comport themselves. I love the way they interact on twitter – even if their staff retweet the imprint as though they’re not connected ;-) And I love Burn This Book.