tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post8071485321143603076..comments2024-03-17T07:55:51.361+00:00Comments on Help! I Need a Publisher!: All writers should self-publishNicola Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-84307062878648470192012-01-24T03:17:08.497+00:002012-01-24T03:17:08.497+00:00I agree with you on both counts, Nicola. I'm g...I agree with you on both counts, Nicola. I'm going to self-pub mainly because I'm just excited about the creative control and direct contact with the reader that this model offers. <br /><br />I accept that by the time I've been through the process, I might feel differently and want the collaborative efforts of a traditional publisher. Who knows? Every writer's experience is Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338002014574933192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-48166180335573807972012-01-24T00:40:40.643+00:002012-01-24T00:40:40.643+00:00Lol! Definitely think all publishers should write ...Lol! Definitely think all publishers should write a book, and every single person on earth should wait tables for at least one day in their life. Lol! God bless!Marta Daniels (@Marta_Daniels)http://www.themarta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-6371527278847474342012-01-22T12:53:12.481+00:002012-01-22T12:53:12.481+00:00Bren - (sorry for delay in replying) - the general...Bren - (sorry for delay in replying) - the general view is that if you haven't hear anything after 6 weeks, it is legitimate to send a gentle "I was wondering if you received my submission and whether you might be interested" email or letter. (Whichever method you used to contact them in the first place. If you still hear nothing after another two weeks, you should accept that they Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-11626211647973027612012-01-20T16:18:56.503+00:002012-01-20T16:18:56.503+00:00*meekly raising hand* I'm a publisher and have...*meekly raising hand* I'm a publisher and have pubbed two books. And yes, you're absolutely correct that doing so has given me a great deal of empathy for what my authors experience.<br /><br />But what really cracks me up is that I blogged about self-publishing today...I had no idea of your post, which is wonderful as always. Again, great minds slosh in the same gutter, no?Lynn Pricehttp://behlerblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-75762799531906679952012-01-20T07:43:52.062+00:002012-01-20T07:43:52.062+00:00Great post! And a good take on self-publishing. I...Great post! And a good take on self-publishing. I learned a lot by by self publishing a book, enough to know I would rather have a "traditional" publisher do it, instead.MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-13838705881398184722012-01-19T22:24:38.387+00:002012-01-19T22:24:38.387+00:00I completed my debut novel 3 months ago and it has...I completed my debut novel 3 months ago and it has been long listed for the 2012 Harry Bowling Prize. But trawling for an agent seems more arduous and stressful than writing the book ! Any idea how long I wait to hear back from agents I have mailed out to?<br /><br />Bren GoslingBren Goslinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025950590534105910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-20008141088655666562012-01-19T07:40:31.457+00:002012-01-19T07:40:31.457+00:00Now that the technology has become available it se...Now that the technology has become available it seems silly not to make use of it.<br /><br />Trad is probably the way to go in the long term but in the short term I'm sure most writers have projects that won't stretch to a novel and are unsuitable for magazine submissions or contests — or small font tattoos.<br /><br />Formatting and marketing are the extra dimensions beyond wordsmithingWhirlochrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846196906206886945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-58557989542216787152012-01-18T20:42:37.424+00:002012-01-18T20:42:37.424+00:00Excellent post, thank you! Love what you said; ...Excellent post, thank you! Love what you said; 'I'd also like every publisher to try to write a book.' :-)Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-61884349280952015042012-01-18T18:32:28.921+00:002012-01-18T18:32:28.921+00:00I've found one big plus with self-publishing i...I've found one big plus with self-publishing is that it makes me think more about potential readers, and to try and see my novels through other people's eyes, getting a sense of detachment (which also comes in useful when you get a bad review - or even a review at all - which at first made me panic quite a lot!). It isn't so much that I am writing for an anonymous 'market' butsheilamcperryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444979085877277654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-1211200484219650842012-01-18T16:18:28.417+00:002012-01-18T16:18:28.417+00:00I can't agree more! This is exactly what I'...I can't agree more! This is exactly what I've been thinking myself.<br /><br />I've just self-pubbed a couple of pieces and helped a couple of writer friends to format and submit theirs. I can't start to tell you how much it taught me about the publishing side of the business - and I thought I knew quite a bit about it before I started.<br /><br />Now more than ever I realize thatGalaktioNovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17503003883441404979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-11886681973151758822012-01-18T12:33:53.769+00:002012-01-18T12:33:53.769+00:00I have been thinking of epublishing something just...I have been thinking of epublishing something just to see what happens.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-45303917107970691252012-01-18T12:01:56.276+00:002012-01-18T12:01:56.276+00:00I agree with others on the value of this post, Nic...I agree with others on the value of this post, Nicola. Thank you!<br /><br />I have just taken the decision to self-publish and am working on it, so this post and the comments come at the right time for me. So much to consider, so many pitfalls to be avoided! Still, much better to realise that now rather than later.<br /><br />Vee mentioned:<br /><br />"If I went down the self-publishing Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407970881435309428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-6801709297329935172012-01-18T11:59:41.865+00:002012-01-18T11:59:41.865+00:00Widdershins - those pesky nifls get everywhere :)
...Widdershins - those pesky nifls get everywhere :)<br /><br />Talli - and you are a shining example to us all!<br /><br />Effie - I don't think I have enough to say/teach about it! I think the best book on that subject is Catherine Ryan Howard's "Self-Printed" and I couldn't do it better.<br /><br />Dan - I take your point. But I don't think we necessarily have to do Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-72699541520075997062012-01-18T11:43:12.585+00:002012-01-18T11:43:12.585+00:00I agree. I'm self-published and I love the who...I agree. I'm self-published and I love the whole process. But it is very involved and difficult, definitely not something to be entered into lightly.Christine Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168406879681616375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-25874260573118694612012-01-18T10:37:21.443+00:002012-01-18T10:37:21.443+00:00A very interesting post as always Nicola. I'm ...A very interesting post as always Nicola. I'm currently contemplating self-publishing some non-fiction this year and I did wonder if I might learn some things applicable to a more traditional writing career, should one present itself. Glad to know that it is possible!Ellen Brickleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184391430927483100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-59041742039579223372012-01-18T10:05:43.800+00:002012-01-18T10:05:43.800+00:00I've found my niche - the one I enjoy the most...I've found my niche - the one I enjoy the most. Writing novellas of about 20+k. Since no discerning publisher would look at anyone who wasn't named Hemingway, I self-publish on Kindle.<br /><br />As has been made very clear, the problem that unknown writers face, is a lack of readership. <br /><br />Any genuine tips would be appreciated - I write in the crime genre, BTW.stephen terryhttp://stephenterry.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-2063198747950238732012-01-18T09:57:21.308+00:002012-01-18T09:57:21.308+00:00This is such a thoughtful post, Nicola - like many...This is such a thoughtful post, Nicola - like many, I have tripped on most of the self-publishing hazards, but am still upright, though am rubbish at marketing. And I so agree that publishers should try writing sometimes - that's quite a struggle too!JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-15157025056962309342012-01-18T09:45:53.417+00:002012-01-18T09:45:53.417+00:00I learned a huge amount by self-publishing. And as...I learned a huge amount by self-publishing. And as you rightly say, Nicola, the writing is one thing, but the promotion and actual selling is entirely something else. <br /><br />I would also suggest for those who self-publish non-fiction that has nothing to do with writing, be careful of marketing to the right place. I have actually found a niche for mine that I never would have thought of when Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00238357423586809504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-65165741449791470212012-01-18T09:29:06.257+00:002012-01-18T09:29:06.257+00:00This is a very good point. Though of course those ...This is a very good point. Though of course those wishing still to go the, er, traditional route need to bear in mind all those caveats about how good an idea it is to have a book out there that might not sell any copies, and making sure it's absolutely in top notch condition - because publishers *will* look.<br /><br />You learn a huge number of skills by sellf-publishing from use of Dan Hollowayhttp://danholloway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-89005106412430228992012-01-18T09:17:01.354+00:002012-01-18T09:17:01.354+00:00Nicola! Please write another book on how and why w...Nicola! Please write another book on how and why writers should self-publish - I'd buy that one too. I'm looking forward to your synopsis book - can't wait! <br />You give such sound advice that is invaluable to folk like me. <br />Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10463619831559829002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-33643593559678777522012-01-18T09:08:55.632+00:002012-01-18T09:08:55.632+00:00What an interesting posting - it's an unusual ...What an interesting posting - it's an unusual take on the subject. Thank you, Nicola.<br /><br />LizLiz Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936240880106723456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-26697483667300683892012-01-18T08:28:19.557+00:002012-01-18T08:28:19.557+00:00Great post, Nicola. I've learned so much by se...Great post, Nicola. I've learned so much by self-publishing my latest. It's NOT easy -- and there are so many details involved that it can slowly drive you crazy! And I'd love to have my books in print, on a bookshelf, with someone taking care of logistics.<br /><br />Failing that, though, it's fantastic to have another option available to writers.Talli Rolandhttp://talliroland.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-39491214634419152522012-01-18T07:51:03.935+00:002012-01-18T07:51:03.935+00:00What on earth is that 'nifi' doing there?What on earth is that 'nifi' doing there?widdershinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205462833259334647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-12521031661220444792012-01-18T07:50:24.117+00:002012-01-18T07:50:24.117+00:00nifI would also like for everyone who's ever s...nifI would also like for everyone who's ever said something along the lines of 'writing a book is easy', to walk in our shoes for a year! Particularly relatives and acquaintances!widdershinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205462833259334647noreply@blogger.com