Comments on: Self-publishing: Why I self-publish my books http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/ Adventures in Writing, Publishing and Book Marketing Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:41:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kevin Cullis http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-5244 Kevin Cullis Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:29:49 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=1557#comment-5244 Just as a comment regarding ebooks and physical books: I love to be able to search a PDF of a book that I have so I can find that one piece of information that I just can't remember what page it's one. Conversely, I love to make notes in my books of what I'm reading, different colored ink for different times that I read the book. I like and get both. Also, independent authors don't have to "bypass" traditional publishing, but it does give publishers a chance to see who is up and coming. A win/win for both sides. Just as a comment regarding ebooks and physical books: I love to be able to search a PDF of a book that I have so I can find that one piece of information that I just can’t remember what page it’s one. Conversely, I love to make notes in my books of what I’m reading, different colored ink for different times that I read the book. I like and get both.

Also, independent authors don’t have to “bypass” traditional publishing, but it does give publishers a chance to see who is up and coming. A win/win for both sides.

]]> By: Ian@ Book Marketing http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-5231 Ian@ Book Marketing Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:04:08 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=1557#comment-5231 Self-publishing is a great option. And more and more people are doing it. It has it pros and cons like any aspect of the industry. Think about your long term goals, what you want and how the perception of others really does matter (sometimes). Chris Brogan didn't self publish but went with Wiley. He had his reasons for this. Discover your and you'll be miles ahead of the pack. Self-publishing is a great option. And more and more people are doing it. It has it pros and cons like any aspect of the industry. Think about your long term goals, what you want and how the perception of others really does matter (sometimes). Chris Brogan didn’t self publish but went with Wiley. He had his reasons for this. Discover your and you’ll be miles ahead of the pack.

]]> By: admin http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-1102 admin Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:51:18 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=1557#comment-1102 Thanks Zoe - I am with you there! Indie authors are proactive, positive and getting out there! Thanks Zoe – I am with you there! Indie authors are proactive, positive and getting out there!

]]> By: Zoe Winters http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-1101 Zoe Winters Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:45:02 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=1557#comment-1101 For me it's very much about that positive energy. I don't think I've had anyone bring that part to my attention before, but you're right, the trad publishing track for me was just kind of depressing and based on "luck." I wanted to do something pro-active. And I wanted to see what I could build by myself. For me it’s very much about that positive energy. I don’t think I’ve had anyone bring that part to my attention before, but you’re right, the trad publishing track for me was just kind of depressing and based on “luck.” I wanted to do something pro-active. And I wanted to see what I could build by myself.

]]> By: Self Publishing Banishes The Fear of Writing - by Joanna Penn | The Creative Penn http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-1097 Self Publishing Banishes The Fear of Writing - by Joanna Penn | The Creative Penn Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:39:51 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=1557#comment-1097 [...] wrote my first book because it became a burning need to change my own life. I self-published to get the message out there regardless of what any establishment thought. I wrote the next 2 books [...] [...] wrote my first book because it became a burning need to change my own life. I self-published to get the message out there regardless of what any establishment thought. I wrote the next 2 books [...]

]]> By: When is The Tipping Point for an author to go digital? | The Creative Penn http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-979 When is The Tipping Point for an author to go digital? | The Creative Penn Tue, 12 May 2009 07:05:44 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=1557#comment-979 [...] For me, it was about a year ago in April 2008. I had written my first book and (briefly) tried to get a publishing deal. It was all too slow and being a first time author, I decided to self-publish anyway. [...] [...] For me, it was about a year ago in April 2008. I had written my first book and (briefly) tried to get a publishing deal. It was all too slow and being a first time author, I decided to self-publish anyway. [...]

]]> By: vicki of hobart http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-903 vicki of hobart Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:48:18 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=1557#comment-903 Hi Joanna, I have been getting your ezine for a while. I am self publishing a few books in the area that lights my fire - feng shui and the whole energy realm. I am impressed with the look of your stuff and wonder a) what software you use to write b) what software are you using to enable people to download your books? cheers vicki Hi Joanna,
I have been getting your ezine for a while. I am self publishing a few books in the area that lights my fire – feng shui and the whole energy realm. I am impressed with the look of your stuff and wonder a) what software you use to write b) what software are you using to enable people to download your books?
cheers
vicki

]]> By: 3 Book Writing Options For Your First Book http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-359 3 Book Writing Options For Your First Book Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:06:58 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=1557#comment-359 [...] 2. Self-publishing is a terrific option where you can turn a MS Word draft of your book into a professionally designed and widely distributed book that can be sold worldwide through programs like Amazon and Barnes & Noble - check out this great blog post from The Creative Pen Blog on Why I Love Self-Publishing. [...] [...] 2. Self-publishing is a terrific option where you can turn a MS Word draft of your book into a professionally designed and widely distributed book that can be sold worldwide through programs like Amazon and Barnes & Noble – check out this great blog post from The Creative Pen Blog on Why I Love Self-Publishing. [...]

]]> By: admin http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-340 admin Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:20:01 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=1557#comment-340 Hi Sean, I think self-pub can be great for fiction too. Christopher Paolini self-published Eragon before attracting a publisher. Matthew Reilly also did this - so it can be a stepping stone to publication. You can also try posting it at http://www.authonomy.com if you are willing to review other peoples manuscripts. Good luck with the writing! Thanks, Joanna Hi Sean, I think self-pub can be great for fiction too. Christopher Paolini self-published Eragon before attracting a publisher. Matthew Reilly also did this – so it can be a stepping stone to publication. You can also try posting it at http://www.authonomy.com if you are willing to review other peoples manuscripts.
Good luck with the writing! Thanks, Joanna

]]> By: Sean M http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/04/13/self-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-339 Sean M Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:57:06 +0000 http://www.thecreativepenn.com/?p=1557#comment-339 I've just finished a fiction novel - and not getting any response from publishers, would u recommend self-publishing for that? Tweet me on http://twitter.com/arthurpdent42 I’ve just finished a fiction novel – and not getting any response from publishers, would u recommend self-publishing for that?
Tweet me on http://twitter.com/arthurpdent42

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