tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post4902361741308697110..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: Independent Publishing...What Do You Think?Cari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-43377284677831542762011-06-01T12:44:40.849-04:002011-06-01T12:44:40.849-04:00This is what I've been thinking too, Minx. I t...This is what I've been thinking too, Minx. I think we'd have better luck having some name recognition.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-42510291049061387742011-06-01T10:43:53.462-04:002011-06-01T10:43:53.462-04:00Okay - to clear one thing up right away, it doesn&...Okay - to clear one thing up right away, it doesn't have to cost a lot to self-publish, depending on whether you want e-books or print.<br />In fact, I wrote a blog about it http://valeriedouglasbooks.blogspot.com/2011/04/cost-of-self-publishing-not-as-scary-as.html<br />I published my first, Song of the Fairy Queen, for $3.00 (to buy the cover art from a stock photo site) and small cut of Valerie Douglas aka V. J. Devereauxhttp://www.valeriedouglasbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-74749548118954010772011-06-01T00:28:45.926-04:002011-06-01T00:28:45.926-04:00I love it but having books out with an established...I love it but having books out with an established epub first certainly helps. It's much harder I think when you have zero name recognition.<br /><br />Having said that, it's a lot of work! But keeping more of the royalties makes me feel better about that part :)Minx Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08984723340148955790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-88216332927186048462011-05-31T17:48:18.898-04:002011-05-31T17:48:18.898-04:00Jen, you're right. If i were shopping I would ...Jen, you're right. If i were shopping I would be drawn to authors whom I'm already familiar with unles the blurb just knocked my socks off. Good editing is a must IMO.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-90030586901655669282011-05-31T17:46:38.270-04:002011-05-31T17:46:38.270-04:00This is good information to have, Marie. I believe...This is good information to have, Marie. I believe as you do that to be really successful, it would be best to already have a fan base in place. I know unknown, first time authors have done great but it's still risky.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-34299614454416075182011-05-31T15:48:32.070-04:002011-05-31T15:48:32.070-04:00I am not an author (not by any stretch) but I foll...I am not an author (not by any stretch) but I follow a lot or blogs and I read a ton. I agree about the indie books needing to be polished. When I read indie books, I don't want to keep thinking "oh yeah, this is an indie book". I want to fall into the story and get swept away. I have to admit, I would be scared to death to self publish. So much goes into publishing a book, it Jen B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04737375224830943067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-14041907595460060772011-05-31T15:23:45.324-04:002011-05-31T15:23:45.324-04:00Author Marie Force gave a talk at my local chapter...Author Marie Force gave a talk at my local chapter of romance writers about this. She says the first step is to get a few books published through a publisher to get a following (most of you don't have a problem with this). Then have get an independent editor and cover artists. She says that it cost her about $300 in total for the two. She published herself on all of the e-pubs. You get about Marie Rose Dufourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02919200697291374700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-56388735031804243272011-05-31T13:34:36.229-04:002011-05-31T13:34:36.229-04:00I agree. You just HAVE to put out a professional p...I agree. You just HAVE to put out a professional product and editing is a must. Word gets around fast about authors who don't deliver a polished book. So I think, if you have a care for your reputation, this isn't something to do unless you can make the investment to do it properly.<br /><br />As to pirates? Can I say ARRRRRRRRR. They suck but word on the streets is crackdowns are coming Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-43662256553345095682011-05-31T12:43:30.045-04:002011-05-31T12:43:30.045-04:00Add in going after pirates and sending out takedow...Add in going after pirates and sending out takedown notices when you consider it. I have a friend who complains all the time about how time consuming that is and how a lot of the sites won't listen to an independant author. He says half the time he has to send them dozens of emails before they even respond. I think I'd consider it if I ever wanted to write something really outside of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-40474455679660120132011-05-31T12:09:52.485-04:002011-05-31T12:09:52.485-04:00I would definitely love to hear more about this co...I would definitely love to hear more about this company Tess. I think an all in one place where authors could get help and guidance is a good thing.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-43275702536102274902011-05-31T11:33:25.129-04:002011-05-31T11:33:25.129-04:00With the new opportunities available to authors to...With the new opportunities available to authors to self-publish, other opportunities are on the way. I plan on dabbling in self-publishing a bit myself. <br /><br />Also, I've committed to go to work for a new company that will be debuting very soon which will offer ala carte services to authors who wish to self-publish. Everything from editing to creating blurbs, from cover art to uploading Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-16890037636679741622011-05-31T11:30:40.631-04:002011-05-31T11:30:40.631-04:00Have you, Harley? I would be interested in talking...Have you, Harley? I would be interested in talking with you to get the scoop.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-35623931489224457922011-05-31T11:30:08.393-04:002011-05-31T11:30:08.393-04:00I hear ya, Harley. I have no interest in leaving m...I hear ya, Harley. I have no interest in leaving my current publisher because I just love them but it might be worthwhile to dip some toes into this and see what happens. Think I'll try a book and just see what happens.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-39840801184986074532011-05-31T11:28:49.223-04:002011-05-31T11:28:49.223-04:00Forgot one thing....the only reason why I know thi...Forgot one thing....the only reason why I know this is because I've helped her with self publishing before......Harlie Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866226921079232570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-57549569902334582742011-05-31T11:28:38.518-04:002011-05-31T11:28:38.518-04:00Ash, I've been reading really big differences ...Ash, I've been reading really big differences in royalties. Some are astronomical and others are small (making it seem not worth all the work and effort). I wonder if it might be a genre thing? Hmm. Would be worth investigating to see which genres are selling best among the indi books. Wonder if there is data on that yet or if it's all just too new at this point.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-18469242934507887792011-05-31T11:26:45.004-04:002011-05-31T11:26:45.004-04:00Elece, I think that's the beauty of it. In you...Elece, I think that's the beauty of it. In your case you'd probably want to go the tradional route first, build up some name recognition and maybe THEN give indi stuff a shot. However, many first time authors are doing this and having success.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-3915640806447631522011-05-31T11:25:19.192-04:002011-05-31T11:25:19.192-04:00I think it's worth a shot, Des. The thing is w...I think it's worth a shot, Des. The thing is we've been around long enough to have connections with kick ass editors and cover artists and we already spend lots of time promoting. I see a small initial investment but it's probably not all that much.Regina Carlyslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-79320845397238572612011-05-31T11:24:55.674-04:002011-05-31T11:24:55.674-04:00I know an author that has made quite a bit of mone...I know an author that has made quite a bit of money doing self publishing but she still publishes with her publishing houses and is quite happy with both. <br /><br />Its hard work I'm sure since I'm not published but if you take the time to do it, it might be worth it.Harlie Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866226921079232570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-32871070050100597582011-05-31T11:04:27.281-04:002011-05-31T11:04:27.281-04:00Not sure about this. Yes, some writers are making ...Not sure about this. Yes, some writers are making money...but not all. I put up my old romantic suspense books, but did no advertising. Very little money in that. <br /><br />My agent said certain agencies are helping with cover art etc. Then taking 15%. It's still much less than a publisher's cut. I may try that route. Will let you know what happens if I do.Hot Ash Romance Novelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633691302884163101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-34809952653047613252011-05-31T11:02:04.743-04:002011-05-31T11:02:04.743-04:00I don't know jack from crap since I'm not ...I don't know jack from crap since I'm not published at all, but it sure sounds like something worth looking in to. Though I've heard it's more work on the author's part, the reward makes it all the sweeter. :0))<br /><br />EleceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-67431974261844610082011-05-31T10:46:14.133-04:002011-05-31T10:46:14.133-04:00I think with the money other authors are making th...I think with the money other authors are making this way we'd be foolish not to explore it. Sure it's a little more work but the $$$ rewards make up for it. Just my .02 cents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com