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Vision is power,so we don't have to afraid how long have you been writing novels!
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Vision is power,so we don't have to afraid how long have you been writing novels!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Duane Lee Feb 20.
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I've been writing novels for twelve years, and counting. I have yet to write a novel that I am proud of. ( I suppose I'm like Truman Capote when it comes to being picky about my manuscript.)
Vision is power,so we don't have to afraid how long have you been writing novels!
After working for nearly 2 years to get an agent or publisher interested, I published my book as an electronic (Kindle, Nook, other ereader, etc) with Smashwords. It may never make the New York Times bestseller list, but at least it can be read inst…
Thanks Kim,
i'm impressed
Here's my two cents...I have friends who have self-published, and friends who have gone the traditional route through a publishing house. First of all, not all self-published work is crap, and it's too bad it doesn't get taken seriously. The most im…
Thanks Jessica,and you're comments will turn into action soon
I agree with the other comments here - what I've heard from reputable authors and agents is that self publishing very rarely makes a profit, and is not considered the same as having your work published, by those in the field. (Because there is no st…
Thanks Alexis,i will comply.
Unless your book is for a specific market and would not interest other audience, you can consider self publishing. Even then, you can approach a publisher and show him the definite a market (number of copies that will sell) them most publishers will…
But you didn't say which is the best line between the two
When you get right down to it, the big difference is in distribution. If your work doesn't get distributed widely (bookstores, airports, grocery stores, etc.) you really don't stand a chance.
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- Robert Ludlum,Sidney Sheldon,Danielle Steel and etc
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And what should be the difference between fiction,romance and non fictions in the market?
Somebody please help the good advise,
i think we were meant to help each other!
i think we were meant to help each other!
Posted on December 19, 2009 at 6:00am —
What makes the big difference between self publishing and working with a publishing agency?
I really need to know this
Posted on December 18, 2009 at 1:10pm — 10 Comments
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- At 5:44am on January 16, 2010,
Luarley John said…
- Thank you so much for the warmly invitation to our serious and supportive friendship,
i feel very excited.
Please communicate with me via bandawe@gmail.com or perfectley@hotmail.com
Regards,
- At 5:39pm on December 26, 2009,
Eurayna Gregory said… - Hope your Christmas was a delight! I've been pretty busy in a good way so I haven't had a fair chance to check any messages on this site. But I hope all is well!
- At 10:54am on December 22, 2009,
Toni W said… - Hi Luarley, thanks for the friend request. I'm also relatively new to the Writer's Digest Community. Nice to have others to share thoughts and ideas with.
- At 8:30pm on December 19, 2009,
Jennifer Lynn Knox said… - Thanks for the friendship!
- At 1:56am on December 19, 2009,
Sy said… - Hey Luarley , thanks for the friend request. I am new here and I have found so much good inspirational craft tips that writing the poetry I love is supported and that is a great thing indeed, best wishes, and a very Merry Christmas to you, sy
- At 7:59pm on December 18, 2009,
Leslie S Moon said…
- hey thanks for adding me as a friend. Love your top three authors too!!!!
- At 2:45pm on December 18, 2009,
LJ Sinnott said… - Hello Luarley, I published Great Grandfather Was a Pirate through Publish America. Since then (4 years ago) I have learned a little bit more about the differences between having an agent and self publishing. 1. If you have an agent, you often times get hooked up with an editor, as well. If you Self Publish, it is usually up to you to edit. 2. An agent won't buy into your book unless they feel they can make money on the other hand, Self Publishing (SP) will buy almost anything. 3. Most agents if they are worth their salt do not have an up-front fee. Most SP do have an up front fee, some do not - PA did not. 4. These days, publishers seem to want you to do a lot of the selling of you book yourself. SP or otherwise. Until you become established, I think this is the way it is. That said, an agent has a better chance of actually getting your book on the shelf of the book stores, I think. An agent, if you can get one, is the way to go. IMHO
- At 1:32pm on December 18, 2009,
Mel Smith said… - thank you for the friend request. I look forward to getting to know you!
- At 1:21pm on December 18, 2009,
Wallace J. Swenson said… - The primary difference is the marketing of your work. A secondary difference, but very important, is the professional production of the book. Both aspects can be subcontracted to others but the end result, though professional, will not yield the same result in sales as a publisher.
Wally
- At 12:00pm on December 18, 2009,
Bigett Hurley (Camarena) said… - thanks for the invite keep in touch.
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