80 (Short) Facts About Being an Indie Author (The Full List!)

Posted by The Owl Lady on July 23, 2014 in Writing Help and Advice for All

About The Owl Lady

Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

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6 comments on “80 (Short) Facts About Being an Indie Author (The Full List!)”

roughseasinthemed July 23, 2014 at 8:32 AM Reply

I thought it was an interesting one too. I’d disagree with the star rating comments, but I’ve explained how/why I rate on my blog ‘review’ post. In fact rather than starting from five stars and working down, I probably start from three and work up or down. Or start from one and work up. Stars are really to simplistic a way to rate the complexities that make up a book.

I also had some views about the expenditure side (ha). While it’s not my speciality, I do think a good cover is critical whether it’s print or internet version. As for editing/proofing services, sadly it’s luck of the draw, pay loads and get a bad job, pay less and get a good job can often apply as equally as cheap = poor, dear = good. And while word of mouth is one way to find someone, it doesn’t guarantee a good job, fair price, and as important as anything, good working relationship.

Finally, the point about sequels/series was interesting.

I’m tempted to write a similar list from an editor’s perspective.

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- theowllady July 23, 2014 at 3:04 PM Reply
  
  Thanks! I’d like to blog your perspective if you don’t mind. Let me know when you write it. @v@ ❤
  
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Kev July 23, 2014 at 6:10 AM Reply

Interesting post.

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- theowllady July 23, 2014 at 3:01 PM Reply
  
  Thanks,Kev! @v@ ❤
  
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Therin Knite July 23, 2014 at 12:36 AM Reply

Thanks for the reblog! 🙂

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- theowllady July 23, 2014 at 3:06 PM Reply
  
  You’re very welcome. Very interesting post! Keep them coming! @v@ ❤
  
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