tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post5460408715908542157..comments2023-10-11T08:54:40.442-05:00Comments on Unedited: Self-Pubbed: Scary or InspiringAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-85217101566218232912011-10-26T09:08:58.783-05:002011-10-26T09:08:58.783-05:00I think that each author has to do what they feel ...I think that each author has to do what they feel is right for them. Self-publishing doesn't have the stigma it once did. I know writers who have self-pubbed and writers who have gone the traditional route. They all did what they felt was right for them at the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-25340112484591630782011-10-25T09:47:20.732-05:002011-10-25T09:47:20.732-05:00I'm currently doing both. I have an agent for ...I'm currently doing both. I have an agent for one project and I'm self-pubbing another. Why not try all avenues available and see which one fits me best?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-61967483880402431122011-10-25T00:21:06.951-05:002011-10-25T00:21:06.951-05:00I don't know that I ever would have self-publi...I don't know that I ever would have self-published, mainly because I suck at marketing and promotion (which I still have to do even though I got pubbed the traditional way). But I admire those who have the courage to go for it, because it does take a lot of guts. And a lot of smarts.Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-59835221507987522542011-10-24T21:05:14.496-05:002011-10-24T21:05:14.496-05:00Most writers I know self pub but aren't closin...Most writers I know self pub but aren't closing the door to trad. pub. They know they're ready and it's exciting to them. I'm def. not against it. I think it's a wonderful opportunity for writers....a lot of work. But anything to do with writing is a lot of work!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-13742950427043762412011-10-24T18:24:38.340-05:002011-10-24T18:24:38.340-05:00I have spent a couple of months researching the pr...I have spent a couple of months researching the pros and cons. I'm waiting to hear back from one publisher. If they reject my manuscript, I'm going to take the plunge. Scary, but exciting in all in the same breath.<br /><br />I think if writers are willing to take the time to make their work the best it can possibly be, there is nothing wrong with self publishing :)Melissa Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096876704344997093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-91351274367895385042011-10-24T16:21:42.230-05:002011-10-24T16:21:42.230-05:00It's something I've thought about, but I&#...It's something I've thought about, but I'm trying my darndest to get traditionally published first. A lot of people don't make it self-pubbed. A lot of indie books I've looked at weren't ready to be published and needed a good editor. I'd hate to self-publish and have someone pick up my book and think, "Oh, another mediocre, wannabe novelist."<br /><br />Indie-publishing might come my way if after years and years I can't get a break and I truly think my work is worth something. But for now, I'm stubbornly sticking to tradition.Charlie N. Holmberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546802577363686054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-4890449293088824882011-10-24T16:15:11.812-05:002011-10-24T16:15:11.812-05:00It definitely takes courage to self-publish. Then ...It definitely takes courage to self-publish. Then again, it probably takes courage to publish in general. <br /><br />I'm not ready to self-pubbed any of my novels. I want to try the agent route first and see what happens. But for some of my shorter works, I'd definitely give self-publishing a go.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-15649305937283693262011-10-24T15:25:25.103-05:002011-10-24T15:25:25.103-05:00I'm considering doing it... If I can ever fin...I'm considering doing it... If I can ever finish my dang book! I think the real reason I want to self-pub is because of the instant gratification of it. I mean going the traditional route can take ages to get published. If I self-pub I could literally have a book out there tomorrow. We'll see, in a couple week or months when I finish my book. :)sarah darlingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04196799264698933899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-64035885050933493692011-10-24T14:48:39.394-05:002011-10-24T14:48:39.394-05:00I know some agented authors who went self e-pub wi...I know some agented authors who went self e-pub with their book b/c it wasn't getting editor attention. It's a brave new world, for sure!BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750774359232145507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-49011508587126104412011-10-24T13:56:08.381-05:002011-10-24T13:56:08.381-05:00I think it is inspiring. It is such a cool time t...I think it is inspiring. It is such a cool time to be an author. I'm not ready for self publishing. I'm not ready for that yet but I'm glad it is more of an option.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226974782422398270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-55123379162864020282011-10-24T13:43:26.954-05:002011-10-24T13:43:26.954-05:00I have a ton of respect for them! I'm definite...I have a ton of respect for them! I'm definitely going that way with some non-fiction work this autumn, and we'll have to see with the fiction... I've been totally freaked recently by reports of the over saturation of the chick-lit market... but that doesn't stop me wanting to snag an agent - it's just such a long-standing dream of mine!<br />Keep writing<br />Laura xLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-78371846596612725152011-10-24T13:04:08.134-05:002011-10-24T13:04:08.134-05:00I've debated self-publishing a couple of times...I've debated self-publishing a couple of times, I think it does partially depend on the genre. My crit partner is self-publishing (definitely one of the bravest people I know and a great writer) but I feel like for High Fantasy it might not work out as well. I don't know, I could be wrong, but I think I'll save self-publishing for later. I don't know if I have the courage for it, and I so admire those who do. :)Bethany Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829932931010851406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-90167734015386061152011-10-24T12:26:29.518-05:002011-10-24T12:26:29.518-05:00I recently self-published a novella I've been ...I recently self-published a novella I've been working on for a long time. Yes, it was a lot of work (still is), but I love the freedom it allows. I don't have to worry about fitting my work into a specific word count or a trend. It's nice to be able to offer my work directly to readers. I will definitely do it again.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-3173450090852880742011-10-24T12:00:53.267-05:002011-10-24T12:00:53.267-05:00I have self-published one of my novels. So far, I...I have self-published one of my novels. So far, I am very happy with it. I wrote it with the goal to self-pub. I have others I am working on that I plan to reach out to agents and publishing houses with. I think as long as you enjoy what you do, work hard at it, and put your heart into it, either way will be just fine. Readers will find you either way.Wendy Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13900244263712010038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-91642208683709321432011-10-24T11:45:47.238-05:002011-10-24T11:45:47.238-05:00I'm just glad there are so many options open t...I'm just glad there are so many options open to us these days :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-6196975152834948952011-10-24T11:34:11.795-05:002011-10-24T11:34:11.795-05:00I think it IS brave because it is a lot of work!!!...I think it IS brave because it is a lot of work!!! I'm not considering it (but never say never) b/c my *dream* is to be traditionally pubbed, so until I've exhausted those avenues I'm going to keep going that route!Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-21109203288153281072011-10-24T11:00:29.849-05:002011-10-24T11:00:29.849-05:00I think there are benefits to both routes (self-pu...I think there are benefits to both routes (self-pubbed or traditional). The important thing is doing exactly what you're doing, making sure the shoe fits before you put it on.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-91719776149944218202011-10-24T10:45:05.591-05:002011-10-24T10:45:05.591-05:00I have only the highest admiration for those who&#...I have only the highest admiration for those who've chosen to self-publish. For now, they have far more courage than I do! :)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-6893974551378555822011-10-24T10:21:28.473-05:002011-10-24T10:21:28.473-05:00This whole thing has been fascinating to watch. A ...This whole thing has been fascinating to watch. A year ago, there weren't near as many taking the leap. I guess everyone has to go with their gut (like you said) for what feels right for them.Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-80464879125888677862011-10-24T09:50:42.382-05:002011-10-24T09:50:42.382-05:00I'm with you on the scary part. Self-pubbing i...I'm with you on the scary part. Self-pubbing is brave! Having a niche market does help. I also think it's great for mid-listers who are unhappy with their publishers...they already have a fan base to work from, and now, with e-pubbing, they can take off on their own.Jennifer Hoffinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-26024684806721423222011-10-24T09:42:42.782-05:002011-10-24T09:42:42.782-05:00I think they're very brave. Personally I'm...I think they're very brave. Personally I'm not ready for that route yet, because I don't think I could handle all the extra work involved.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-38742056758406854152011-10-24T09:41:43.124-05:002011-10-24T09:41:43.124-05:00I have done both and it has worked out really well...I have done both and it has worked out really well. Everyone's path is so different, so I think it's inspiring if a writer just follows their heart no matter where that leads them. :)Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-68668294698097898842011-10-24T09:36:23.968-05:002011-10-24T09:36:23.968-05:00I just asked a friend who self-pubbed to guest pos...I just asked a friend who self-pubbed to guest post about it on my blog. <br /><br />Not only have I noticed a lot of fellow bloggers going that way, but I've seen quite a few leaving their publishers to self-pub. To me, that speaks volumes. <br /><br />I'm still in the querying stages, but I'm open to anything for the future. :)Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09008153523366719973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-79079382324406286562011-10-24T08:57:10.437-05:002011-10-24T08:57:10.437-05:00I'm not scared...I'm just too LAZY. Seriou...I'm not scared...I'm just too LAZY. Seriously, there is so, so much work that goes into self-pubbing well...and I am a "Go big or go home" kind of lady. So I would be disappointed in myself if it didn't sell much because of my lack of time and resources I was able to sink into it.<br /><br />So, right now the possibilities I'm comfortable with are: publish traditionally or the novels sit in a drawer (which I'm pretty sure is the fate of my own THE TRAVELERS too, sadly.)<br /><br />Maybe when all the kids are in school I'll find the energy to self-pub. For now, I'll admire those authors from afar.Leigh Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15827971896088856057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122888753760790051.post-10504075876246503152011-10-24T08:40:07.535-05:002011-10-24T08:40:07.535-05:00I admire them. There's so much that yo have to...I admire them. There's so much that yo have to do by yourself when you self-pub - pay for editing, cover art... all of the marketing falls on you. It's not easy, then again, nothing in publishing is easy.Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.com