Tag Archive | indie publishing
The benefits of publishing through a publisher
Originally posted on Suffolk Scribblings:
licensed under creative commons. Image source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/89228431@N06/ ? I’ve written many times about why I decided to self-publish and the pros and cons of going down this route, often by comparing a positive of indie publishing compared to a negative of going through a publisher. Because of this, I may occasionally…
Should You Self-Publish or Go Traditional? [Infographic]
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
I found this Infographic on The Write Life and just had to share! Before that, though, a quick note to urge you to visit Chris McMullen’s excellent blog and take part in his Reader Survey. Chris is conducting a fascinating survey in people’s reading habits, and will publish the…
Building Your Author Platform: How to Choose Your Pen Name
Originally posted on Kate M. Colby:
Once you have decided to start building your author platform, the first thing you need to do is select the pen name under which you plan to publish. This is an extremely important decision, and for some authors, it will be more difficult than others. Your pen name is…
NEW RELEASE: Born to Magic by David Wind
Originally posted on Effrosyni's blog:
Today, I’m thrilled to announce the release of Born to Magic by David Wind; I’ve had the pleasure to beta read this gem of sci-fi/fantasy and found it absolutely magical. You can see my 5-star review of this gem on my website, here. David Wind has created an epic,…
Conclusions from Author Earnings, January 2015
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
You may remember that I study Hugh Howey’s and Data Guy’s quarterly Author Earning Reports religiously, so that I can offer you the highlights. The Passive Guy alerted me to the January 2015 report (if you don’t already subscribe to his free newsletter, The Passive Voice, I urge you to…
Should I Publish Traditionally or Go Indie?
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
This is a question I head surprisingly often, especially from new authors. I always tell people that both are valid ways, and advise them to pursue a traditional publishing contract first, if that’s what they want. However, they should not stop at that. Instead, they should keep their options open,…
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