tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post4903562926251675106..comments2023-08-10T03:35:55.682-07:00Comments on The Prosers: Put those shelved books on the shelves!Sheena Boekweghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227547053651725634noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-70862659906319380232011-11-15T16:00:44.149-08:002011-11-15T16:00:44.149-08:00I put a book up on Amazon at the beginning of Octo...I put a book up on Amazon at the beginning of October. I've sold 180 books in six weeks.<br /><br />The book is a collection of short stories and novelettes about one main character. Nothing anyone would every pick up.<br /><br />It is my opinion is that if you write something really, really good, or really, really successful, the publishers will come sniffing. <br /><br />I hate playing a three year waiting game with agents and then with publishers. Life is way too short, at least for me. <br /><br />I plan on having ten books up on Amazon by the end of next year, under my pen name: Guy Antibes. Some might know me as Owasm.Guy Antibeshttp://www.guyantibes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-51643023690598699012011-11-15T15:08:37.169-08:002011-11-15T15:08:37.169-08:00I haven't done a whole lot of research on the ...I haven't done a whole lot of research on the subjects of self publishing vs. traditional. But I do have a dear friend who is self publishing and releasing her first book "The Golden Sky" on November 18th this year. She has put a ton of time and effort into getting her book ready to sell. She has had many many countless people read her proofs and she has had it professionally edited as well. She dedicated her blog to the promotion of her writing and her books. Writing a new post each day, and not short paragraphs I might add. She has worked her tail end off to publish this book and do it right. Yes most people that self publish don't even put an fraction of the effort into their advertising as my friend has. And to them, I say shame. <br /><br />If you believe in your book enough you will put in the effort to make it known, with or without traditional publishing. If you would rather just have a proof of your book to sit on your coffee table or by your toilet, then why not? You don't have to publish the book to be able to have proofs printed off. And the books themselves don't cost a whole lot to print, so even without your "free proof" coupon it might be worth looking in to.Candisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665344406019541574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-70382592878990384982011-11-14T16:40:47.185-08:002011-11-14T16:40:47.185-08:00I personally feel that it is better to put your no...I personally feel that it is better to put your novel in your blog rather than spending so much money through self publishing. Becuase, when you upload something in your Blog, some people will read and may be some of them may become your fans.Razib Ahmedhttp://write-translate.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-7749958434575076342011-11-14T15:48:57.311-08:002011-11-14T15:48:57.311-08:00Susan, I think it's possible there is a point ...Susan, I think it's possible there is a point when I would self-publish, and I'll know that point if and when I get to it. If I truly love a story, and truly believe in it, and I know in my heart I've exhausted every avenue to publication, and I've gone on to write several other books and still believe that this one is the best I can offer the world... then maybe. But I'm not making any promises :)Sarah McCanlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05692009969291537927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-19258082734899535692011-11-14T15:21:35.018-08:002011-11-14T15:21:35.018-08:00What if I self-published with a pen name? Then my ...What if I self-published with a pen name? Then my professional name wouldn't be tarnished...<br /><br />OTOH, then how would my mom find my books?<br /><br />p.s. I like you too Marianne, thanks for reading!Sheena Boekweghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227547053651725634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-5329817739133350082011-11-14T14:57:56.247-08:002011-11-14T14:57:56.247-08:00I like you.
And I want to read your book (when i...I like you.<br /><br /><br />And I want to read your book (when it's published by a real company and you're a famous writer).Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637065699902525493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-48948793769246461912011-11-14T14:56:10.669-08:002011-11-14T14:56:10.669-08:00Sometimes I want that drug, I really do. To have i...Sometimes I want that drug, I really do. To have instant validation instead of waiting through months or years of rejection is very tempting.<br /><br />OTOH, you guys are right about the value of agents and publishers in marketing and polishing a work to its best.<br /><br />Is there a point where you would say to yourself that you've subbed enough and put it up?Susan Buttarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14456005411871122298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-56841938296525685722011-11-14T14:23:22.369-08:002011-11-14T14:23:22.369-08:00Yeah, self-publishing is just too easy. I have not...Yeah, self-publishing is just too easy. I have nothing against it, and I have read some that has been very good, but so much of it is not.<br /><br />I don't want to put a book out there with my name on it until I know it is at a professional level. <br /><br />So my question is, how do you really know you have reached a professional level without a professional expressing interest in it?<br /><br />That is why it is traditional route for me. I need that validation. :)MaryAnn Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618345950149423623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561827139818452407.post-25366898258994838232011-11-14T13:27:48.848-08:002011-11-14T13:27:48.848-08:00I'm with you, Sheena. I think that unless you&...I'm with you, Sheena. I think that unless you're a marketing whiz (and I'm not), self-publishing has two possible outcomes, both of which are sub-optimal: 1) You ensure that a great book never gets recognized, or 2) You publish a book that should have been put in a drawer and left there. There are success stories, but they are about as rare as winning the lottery, at least for first-time novelists.<br /><br />Great post!Sarah McCanlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05692009969291537927noreply@blogger.com