tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028591363918473633.post6160122072375202731..comments2023-03-19T06:57:41.273-07:00Comments on Writing. Fiction. Reviews.: Experiments in Self-Publishing vs. Traditional; AuthorEarnings.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05814402388202260631noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028591363918473633.post-8608616406476267792020-05-21T12:43:55.629-07:002020-05-21T12:43:55.629-07:00It was very clear and helpful discussion. Good luc...It was very clear and helpful discussion. Good luck for you. Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519512410080857061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028591363918473633.post-72768754208547172332014-03-03T23:33:10.660-08:002014-03-03T23:33:10.660-08:00Hi again. Thank you for replying to my previous re...Hi again. Thank you for replying to my previous remarks. I agree that it takes a certain level of bravery to put yourself out there. One of the reasons I like self-publishing is because it gives people a wider platform to showcase their writing, and there's the option to link up to other sites and forums. Ripples spread out all the time. As a painter, I know how hard it is to get through the doorways of commercial galleries, if your work doesn't fit any trends and genres, or you are unknown. Publishing houses here in the UK are reluctant to take on new writers and I often wonder how many good writers are passed by. I felt so excited about my book and wanted to share it, and I agree with Norma about not wanting to wait. My brother has published books (non-fiction) the traditional way and I've seen that he has had quite a bit of marketing help from his publisher. He is now thinking of also putting some books on Kindle. People have been very helpful, suggesting all kinds of ways to self-promote my book, Norma, I researched some reviews on books by some very established (best-selling) authors on Kindle and was surprised how many had unfavourable comments, one-star ratings, and messages saying 'don't bother with this book.' I think that with anything we create, there will be people who like it or don't like it. But as you say, the most important thing is to write and share it. Fiona the Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036988613038604859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028591363918473633.post-30536344590720501642014-03-03T21:57:47.975-08:002014-03-03T21:57:47.975-08:00Norma--
I'm really starting to see that the de...Norma--<br />I'm really starting to see that the decision has a lot to do with personality. It sounds like you figured out what fit yours best! I'm a member of a few groups here and there, but I don't cruise many forums. I'll have to give that a try.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting and best of luck with your work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05814402388202260631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028591363918473633.post-35675479598737098552014-03-03T10:49:39.448-08:002014-03-03T10:49:39.448-08:00Hello. I like your article. Self publishing has be...Hello. I like your article. Self publishing has been the best option for me. I never wanted to wait for anyone to tell me that my work wasn't good enough. This is the reason I decided to self publish my books, ebooks, and my photography work. I do my own promotions, but these days I just add my links to my profiles and just enjoy different forums along the way. People will know about my work when they look at my profiles. I don't have to do much. Interacting with people in different forums is very important, because this shows that you care about different subjects. I know what you mean about the people that discourage self publishing. Some have even come to the point of telling people not to read my work. It's all on the reviews sections, but what I notice is that people enjoy my writings. I'm grateful for that. What's more important for me today is to write. I just wanted to share my work with the world as soon as I could and this is why self publishing was ideal for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028591363918473633.post-88692455514136297902014-02-26T07:53:24.784-08:002014-02-26T07:53:24.784-08:00Fiona--
Please do let me know how your book goes. ...Fiona--<br />Please do let me know how your book goes. I've been talking to a lot of people about their self-publishing efforts lately and one thing I can say for sure is that it takes a certain level of bravery to really put yourself out there. <br />Good luck with your book and thanks for reading!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05814402388202260631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028591363918473633.post-33067348891212859152014-02-26T05:55:53.965-08:002014-02-26T05:55:53.965-08:00Hi. I found the link to your blog through the Face...Hi. I found the link to your blog through the Facebook KDP page. Your post is very interesting and I will look forward to reading further reports on this subject. I have just self-published a novel on Kindle books and I'm wondering how good a platform this is for writers. I'm in touch with writers who have done very well but they have had books published 'the traditional' way too. Some of these writers published on Kindle, after having been turned down by publishing houses, and did very well. I have a feeling that it may be like being a needle in a haystack, but I thought I would give it a try. I also paint professionally and I know the pitfalls of having expectations in any creative career. We can always say we 'do it for the love of it,' but we need an audience too! I loved writing my novel and felt a sense of achievement but now I have a feeling that I will have to do a lot of self-promotion. We will see, and I will keep reading your blog for further comments on the self-publishing route. I'll let you know if anything happens to my book too!Fiona the Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04036988613038604859noreply@blogger.com