tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3511332502155562886.post8207152110753795191..comments2024-03-20T03:17:44.902-04:00Comments on Write to Publish: Decision Point #1 - Time to marketRobin Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00613910688999698522noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3511332502155562886.post-89090964766464995572011-01-25T14:13:15.694-05:002011-01-25T14:13:15.694-05:00I like you have common sense suggestions -copious ...I like you have common sense suggestions -copious self-editing, etc.- rather than heading down the road that so many other self-pub people do: pay for it all!<br />I don't have the money to invest $1500 in my book with covers and formatting and editing. <br />I've definitely become do-it-yourself. My friends and family help me edit, I read it out loud to catch extras, my sister (who is a graphic artist) designs my covers, and I learned how to format it myself. <br />I do have one quick question... when you convert to .mobi what do you start with? html? word doc? The last time I formatted my book into .mobi, it took me DAYS. And I still wasn't completely happy with the result. Really the only thing that holds me back these days.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593882598668421250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3511332502155562886.post-79169007317843309612011-01-20T04:59:04.128-05:002011-01-20T04:59:04.128-05:00Hey @Anom...Tough to say without reading it - some...Hey @Anom...Tough to say without reading it - some of these books are really good - some are "so-so". Are you the author? If so give me a review copy and if I think it is worthwhile I'll defintely help you plug it as quality books that help authors need to have a light shone on them.Robin Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613910688999698522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3511332502155562886.post-37272462236477702882011-01-09T01:04:55.898-05:002011-01-09T01:04:55.898-05:00Greate work, miss Robin i was surffing the interne...Greate work, miss Robin i was surffing the internet when a came a cross your blog, i would like you to visit the page and tell me what you think about this Ebook <br />http://www.EarnAtHomeRevealed.com/content.cfm?pageID=288245<br />please feel free to cantact me have a good day and GodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3511332502155562886.post-70777950064784376622011-01-02T05:44:28.672-05:002011-01-02T05:44:28.672-05:00@Stavros - there is no question that marketing is ...@Stavros - there is no question that marketing is a) key and b) hard. I'm actually going to cover that in one of the posts on this subject.<br /><br />But...I contend that marketing really is (for good or ill)the responsiblity of the author regardless of who publishes them. <br /><br />Marketing departments as the trad publishers have many titles they are working for - the author is in the unique position of being solely focused on the book and this is a key element. In any case that is for a future post.Robin Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613910688999698522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3511332502155562886.post-12749245838518129462011-01-02T00:57:29.562-05:002011-01-02T00:57:29.562-05:00As a reader I can tell one thing about Indie books...As a reader I can tell one thing about Indie books from 'traditional published.' They are accommodating the market by:<br /><br />1. Fresh thought<br />2. Fresh prose/wording<br /><br />In a way that helps them stick out. <br /><br />I'm amused by Amanda's "foxy" versus "sexy" wording. Apparently important among young readers.<br /><br />Oh, following from your last comment, JA's comments are always entertaining. <br /><br />Now to figure out how to better use the Google 'follower' feature... ;) (I wasn't using it until enough names 'popped up' on my blog.) Ghad... I wasn't being an early adopter!<br /><br />Neilwannabuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04297458705683991405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3511332502155562886.post-38346063483713214232011-01-01T11:50:29.194-05:002011-01-01T11:50:29.194-05:00I am a self published author. Created a LLC to hi...I am a self published author. Created a LLC to hide behind, tho. Because it is very polarized out there.<br /><br />The hardest part for any publisher - self or traditional - is marketing the book. As a self-P, its harder than a traditional publisher because I lack all of the infrastructure and getting the word out there seems to take up the majority of my time...with little immediate result.<br /><br />So, I caution every person interested in self publishing to have a marketing strategy in place before spending the money on their book.<br /><br />And yes...Editing is key. I had 3 editors on my book and I edited it up until it went to print. And I know there are things that still got missed. It just happens, regardless of how many eyes you place on it. Hence, all thehding behind the LLC.<br /><br />: ]<br /><br />Anyhoo, loved your write up. And if you get the chance check out my blog: www.bitemereallyhard.com and check out my book - Blood Junky<br /><br />It's available on Amazon and at www.artisfactstore.com<br /><br />Thanks!<br />s.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995369515552389838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3511332502155562886.post-59596532929648040562011-01-01T11:26:31.688-05:002011-01-01T11:26:31.688-05:00Thanks for the mention, Robin--good post. The only...Thanks for the mention, Robin--good post. The only thing I would add is to get your hands ont he actual devices and see how most of the people are viewing the products, AND if at all possible, try to buy and read a copy of your own work on those devices. <br />Scott NicholsonAuthor Scott Nicholsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778999586794284457noreply@blogger.com