tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post6632095919410984497..comments2024-03-15T09:03:39.586-07:00Comments on Adventures in ePublishing: There's a new career in town - self-pub authorsDerek J. Canyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-39760098107946165702011-01-04T18:56:11.776-08:002011-01-04T18:56:11.776-08:00It's kind of like lasik eye surgery--I'll ...It's kind of like lasik eye surgery--I'll wait awhile and see how you all do with self-publishing.<br />Until then, I'll be sending my queries to N.Y. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-42408224705825267062011-01-01T09:32:57.037-08:002011-01-01T09:32:57.037-08:00@JaxPop - hey, a kindred spirit. I write children&...@JaxPop - hey, a kindred spirit. I write children's books, too. I have three wonderful kids that give me all sorts of crazy ideas and plots. All you have to do is play with them, pretend with them, and listen to them and you'll inundated with silly, funny stories. Nice to meet you.Manley Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498513533495519605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-53501344165672777532010-12-31T18:38:38.608-08:002010-12-31T18:38:38.608-08:00Whether or not to self-publish is a very subjectiv...Whether or not to self-publish is a very subjective process -- it's up to each author to weigh it up and come to an informed decision. <br /><br />Having worked in an editorial role and witnessed all the distressing nonsense that goes in the traditional publishing industry, I am, of course, rather jaded about it. So I'm definitely for self-publishing, and I will be for the immediate future. Only because I feel authors can serve themselves better by going down that route as opposed to tying themselves to a corporate sensibility.John Linghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730542399060677436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-14812698671980788432010-12-31T15:42:46.052-08:002010-12-31T15:42:46.052-08:00I'd probably go with a pen name for the kid st...I'd probably go with a pen name for the kid stuff so there's no confusion. You can read the back cover copy & prologue for my new book at http://jackrackhamadventures.blogspot.com/ <br />& a not so tame short story about South Philly Cheese Steaks (ingredients) recently posted at http://jaxpop.blogspot.com/David Ebrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037059701518103541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-26760019205998149472010-12-31T13:25:33.054-08:002010-12-31T13:25:33.054-08:00JaxPop, it's a middle grade young adult starri...JaxPop, it's a middle grade young adult starring 4 12-year-old kids who go on a globe-trotting adventure. I'm trying to decide if I should use another pen name for it. My Dwarves stories are much more violent and suggestive. Not sure if I want to do both genres under the same name.Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-26191580902534346812010-12-31T13:19:21.283-08:002010-12-31T13:19:21.283-08:00You'll hafta post something about your YA. Not...You'll hafta post something about your YA. Not too many guys writing YA.David Ebrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037059701518103541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-46179059209370291582010-12-31T13:16:04.762-08:002010-12-31T13:16:04.762-08:00Yup! I write for kids. Started out writing short s...Yup! I write for kids. Started out writing short stories for my grandson 3+ years ago - that morphed into a book, followed by a sequel & now a 3rd is underway - so it turned into a series by accident (Jack Rackham Adventures). No vampires, but since I live in a haunted seaside city, there's plenty of surfing, boats, ghosts & pirates. I have a pretty good niche market, paperback versions sell well locally, it's a very "touristy" kind of place. So now I'll get to see how this works in ebook world. Maybe I'll even try promoting.David Ebrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037059701518103541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-20837114441364944822010-12-30T18:35:38.396-08:002010-12-30T18:35:38.396-08:00I am also reluctant to start paying for advertisin...I am also reluctant to start paying for advertising. I'm going to focus on the sort of networking that I can do for free like the site http://bookblogs.ning.com where I can talk to hundreds of other book bloggers. Some do reviews or interviews, and I can gain exposure that way.Edward L Cotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261808281615177237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-41652538121671893562010-12-30T18:18:05.076-08:002010-12-30T18:18:05.076-08:00JaxPop, good luck! Was that a kid's book? I ha...JaxPop, good luck! Was that a kid's book? I have a YA action adventure I'm going to publish next year and I'm wondering what the market's like (it's not a vampire romance, so I won't be getting those kind of numbers).Derek J. Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071753685946640237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-58063590560641147762010-12-30T17:10:31.349-08:002010-12-30T17:10:31.349-08:00My keyboard is giving me fits - should say "i...My keyboard is giving me fits - should say "is coming out" - Sometimes wireless sucks.David Ebrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037059701518103541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-71803853752383282262010-12-30T17:09:06.380-08:002010-12-30T17:09:06.380-08:00I self pubbed in November 2008 - has worked out we...I self pubbed in November 2008 - has worked out well. Now to the Kindle world next week with that book (being formatted) & a new release s cing out within a few weeks (paper & Kindle). I covered all of my costs within 2 weeks of the 1st go round so it's been a good gig, & can only get better once the electronic versions are available ... I think/hope. DaveDavid Ebrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037059701518103541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-7414207121808237522010-12-29T13:11:25.408-08:002010-12-29T13:11:25.408-08:00On the revenue stream: after dead tree publicatio...On the revenue stream: after dead tree publication, unless wildly successful, your work may be unavailable and you with no rights. Your indie work can keep growing and earning, providing a platform for future works.BFunivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146118550604899547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-56605219878452055502010-12-29T12:59:07.106-08:002010-12-29T12:59:07.106-08:00Konrath makes some compelling arguements for self-...Konrath makes some compelling arguements for self-publishing today, too.<br /><br />My biggest fear is that the rules of the game will change - as in the 70% author royalty - evaporating before I can get into the game.PJ Lincolnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585994900635456551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-87043025725520702192010-12-29T12:15:11.499-08:002010-12-29T12:15:11.499-08:00I'm taking the same strategy. Although I am aw...I'm taking the same strategy. Although I am aware of your problems with ads not paying for themselves, I'm wondering it it is worth it to try ads to kickstart some sales. I'm also thinking of offering the first book in my series for free from my website, in exchange for signing onto my list.<br /><br />Tara Maya<br /><a href="http://amzn.to/dKw1xI" rel="nofollow">Initiate</a><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/hpFJV8" rel="nofollow">Conmergence</a>Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-48999429558949879542010-12-29T05:16:12.697-08:002010-12-29T05:16:12.697-08:00I think you hit the nail on the head with all your...I think you hit the nail on the head with all your responses. I feel the same way you do. I think I'm a good writer, but probably not good enough for some stranger in a publishing house to pick from 1000s of other entries. So, I'm good but not great. What do I do? How about sell on Kindle, NOOK, and Smashwords? Yes, thank you very much. So, this way, I get readership, reviews, money, and quick turnaround...and it will all get better as days go by.Manley Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498513533495519605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7666546708641580173.post-37806926695340518152010-12-28T23:07:14.490-08:002010-12-28T23:07:14.490-08:00Good stuff, homey. At midnight, I find myself havi...Good stuff, homey. At midnight, I find myself having not much to add.Moses Siregar IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054458331242370871noreply@blogger.com