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Originally Posted by Rhialto
Why not? Are you really saying that a future Mario Puzo couldn't write a great novel under this modern system? Author talent is nothing without a professional editor? I am sure the BPHs would love us to all believe this.
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I'm going to assume you agree with me as regards the nonfiction works. That makes my case right there, even if I concede " Godfather. "
As to the "Godfather", in the mid sixties,Mr Puzo submitted a 10 page outline to the second publisher he approached and they gave him a $5000 advance (worth much more today). He did a lot of research, then wrote the novel by 1969. "THe Godfather"is a traditional BPH effort all the way. Would MP have self-pubbed today? Unlikely-he said he needed the money.