tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post3676261368833324551..comments2019-11-21T13:52:30.645-05:00Comments on Leaping Without a Net: Should I self-publish my novel?sandrachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-20835297207411575652012-06-03T03:35:20.903-04:002012-06-03T03:35:20.903-04:00Interesting link, Mary -- thanks! It also made me ...Interesting link, Mary -- thanks! It also made me curious about the Jake Sullivan series of detective stories, I might look them up! <br /><br />I really don't think the rise of ebooks means the death of conventional books; it just adds to the options everyone has.sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-19585152503680555162012-06-02T16:34:11.205-04:002012-06-02T16:34:11.205-04:00Coincidentally, right after you posted this questi...Coincidentally, right after you posted this question, our local paper (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) hadan article on this subject. Here's the link to the online article: <br /><br />http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/ae/books/e-books-open-doors-to-self-publishing-authors-636732/<br /><br />Mary Hittmaryhitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880803233151325809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-21252451377589534552012-05-27T15:28:31.765-04:002012-05-27T15:28:31.765-04:00Thanks, Deb! I appreciate the support.Thanks, Deb! I appreciate the support.sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-90080976390032817752012-05-26T18:13:16.703-04:002012-05-26T18:13:16.703-04:00I'm following this with interest. My husband h...I'm following this with interest. My husband has a sony reader, I have an iPhone with the kindle app.<br />I am aware of self-publishing and the need for it in many cases, but hadn't thought about the e-book option.<br />I think that's brilliant~and hope to find yours as a choice soon!<br />Good luck~Deb Jacobsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-20914598782635476242012-05-17T02:39:26.393-04:002012-05-17T02:39:26.393-04:00Thanks Margaret, that's an interesting story -...Thanks Margaret, that's an interesting story -- there seem to be more and more writers getting their work noticed via self-publishing and e-readers. I wonder if this is going to be the new way to attract conventional publishers: building an on-line following first?<br /><br />Hi Jerry, thank you very much for that vote of confidence (and the advance sale!!)sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-85403289692309189612012-05-16T21:01:05.752-04:002012-05-16T21:01:05.752-04:00Of course! You're a brilliant writer - you'...Of course! You're a brilliant writer - you'll sell a copy of it to ME! Of course that will just be the start . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-18651894566051648582012-05-16T13:36:05.884-04:002012-05-16T13:36:05.884-04:00There was a Times Sunday Magazine article several ...There was a Times Sunday Magazine article several months ago about a 20something author who offered her first e-book for (I think)$1.99 and at first her response was slow. But within a couple of months she was making real money at it and has published several more and had an offer from a traditional publisher. Her subject was/is light reading - vampire love novels - but she developed a following and is a successful writer. I say, go for it!!margaretlbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331733558263071286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-20183167345036781922012-05-16T03:58:03.247-04:002012-05-16T03:58:03.247-04:00Thanks Annie! And menehune, thanks for your suppor...Thanks Annie! And menehune, thanks for your support and suggestions!sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-21736068919146648312012-05-15T08:47:29.725-04:002012-05-15T08:47:29.725-04:00Hi Sandra: I'm glad you are still pursuing thi...Hi Sandra: I'm glad you are still pursuing this dream and goal of yours. I have a friend who self-published. If you wish, please private email me and I will get the connection made. She may be a good resource to answer the questions you posed here. Her book was a self-help book; she has done a lot of self promotion and done book signings in book stores, etc. Best of luck!menehunenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-83303518294591622082012-05-14T06:01:32.055-04:002012-05-14T06:01:32.055-04:00I haven't entered the world of ebooks yet but ...I haven't entered the world of ebooks yet but more and more of my friends who read are doing it. And could it be a stepping stone to getting a publisher to take interest? I say go for it!Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-65008893794831342062012-05-14T03:26:10.671-04:002012-05-14T03:26:10.671-04:00Hi Kathy, I have to say that I've also become ...Hi Kathy, I have to say that I've also become a complete ebook convert. Of course, now that I'm living in Italy, it's also the most inexpensive and convenient way to buy English language books. But it's also very practical -- as you say, you can adjust the font, there's always enough light, etc. <br /><br />Thanks for your support, have a great week.<br /><br />Hi Barb, it's nice to hear from you and thanks for your good wishes.<br /><br />Ciao Letizia, what an interesting coincidence! It's really great to get the perspective of someone who has experienced this first-hand. And thank you for these great resources, I'm going to look into them today.<br /><br />Karen, I'll definitely blog about how it's going and when my book is available. I'm interested in what you say about checking out the free books on Amazon; I haven't been doing much of that, but I'm going to do some research on that as I calculate how I should price my novel (if I do go the self-publishing route.)It also means I had better have my second novel ready to go soon after, in case anyone likes my writing and wants more!sandrachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957358953411540844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-57667175191993075882012-05-13T23:49:27.885-04:002012-05-13T23:49:27.885-04:00I can't answer whether you should or shouldn&#...I can't answer whether you should or shouldn't, but whichever route you choose, let me know when it's available, because I'll read it! <br /><br />I know for myself, I read a lot of free books from Amazon on my Kindle, and if I like them I go looking for more by the same author. I rarely buy printed novels anymore, because I generally don't re-read them, so e-books are perfect. <br /><br />Lots of authors promote via their own websites, rather than depending on publishers to do all the promotion for them, and there seems to be a lot of cross-promotion between self-published authors too.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044031901234232534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-87013019520012904332012-05-13T15:04:30.846-04:002012-05-13T15:04:30.846-04:00Hi Sandra, this is an incredible coincidence, I wa...Hi Sandra, this is an incredible coincidence, I was going to PM you about it, but I'll express my opinion: yes, yes, yes. Yesterday I have had a very interesting conversation with a guest who has published several ebooks and is completely happy with it. Not only that, he actually makes an income of it! It seems that the trend for paper books is down and for ebooks is up. Apparently, if you publish an ebook and it sells, the paper publishers might even make you an offer to buy the rights.<br />So I'd say, may be it's time to try!madonnadelpiattohttp://www.madonnadelpiatto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-61332683486472435402012-05-13T12:34:01.070-04:002012-05-13T12:34:01.070-04:00I vote YES! Other ST friends have gone this route...I vote YES! Other ST friends have gone this route - Charlie Wood and Diana Baur - in fact, I have Charlie's book on my Kindle now! I'm not sure how people promote their book, but I'm sure you'll find a way! Best of luck.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853057494479680201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246646616214786952.post-80695073493761520382012-05-13T11:58:44.653-04:002012-05-13T11:58:44.653-04:00Hi Sandra, I am not in the field as you are so I&...Hi Sandra, I am not in the field as you are so I'm afraid I can't give you any professional words of advice. <br /><br />But as a consumer, I can say that I find it very convenient downloading a book that is available online. <br /><br />A friend and I were just talking about this yesterday (she is an avid reader) and just got a nook and loves it. She has already read and downloaded several books. As much as I love the feel of a paper book in my hands (and I still buy books), I enjoy reading them on my ipad. The convenience of increasing the font, not worrying about a light source, etc. I think is attracting more consumers. I have paid anywhere from $5 to $30. And I think now with Social Media (facebook, twitter, Google+), promotion opportunities are out there.<br /><br />I am really looking forward to reading your first novel whether it is on paper or on my iPad. <br /><br />Have a wonderful Sunday.Trekcaprihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514234232496935308noreply@blogger.com