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Originally Posted by WBW
In the recent past I've been involved (together with a lot of other people) in events that ended up in the press (especially the sector-specific press) and I believe that the story from my perspective would be of some interest.
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Just an observation about your initial question that, if I'm understanding this correctly, is, How do I most effectively publish my story? You have a non-fiction title related to events that have already generated some media interest. Whatever this area is, there is some kind of information apparatus specific to the topic area. And you have first-hand information. It seems like you're in a great position to write your story, offer excerpts to the media within the subject area, and use the stories to generate awareness and interest in your self-published title.
I agree with Mr. Ploppy above: the road to publication by a major house is long, frustrating and discouraging. Not impossible, but certainly no walk down a rose-petal-strewn path. You seem to have a means to publicize your work, and proven interest in the subject matter. So why not eliminate all the middle men?
I wouldn't worry so much about whether someone was going to steal my work. The infinitely larger problem is whether anyone is going to care about it one way or another. Lucky for you that people already seem interested in what you may have to sell.