tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post7880985103923826632..comments2023-09-25T02:24:22.087-07:00Comments on Anne R. Allen's Blog: Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing? Which is the Right First Step for YOU? Win a Free Book to Help You DecideAnne R. Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-81567170560323280332013-11-15T09:10:48.406-08:002013-11-15T09:10:48.406-08:00Deb--This post is a year old, so the competition i...Deb--This post is a year old, so the competition is over. BUT, we'll be running another one in December 2013 when we debut a brand new edition of "How to Be a Writer"--with all new material. I will put your name in the hat for that competition and contact you when the new edition comes out. Thanks for spreading the word. Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-43767080340698236132013-11-15T05:32:18.712-08:002013-11-15T05:32:18.712-08:00Free book, ebook!
Great blog and resources about ...Free book, ebook! <br />Great blog and resources about traditional vs epub. I will forward this to my list! Thanks!<br />DebDeb McLeod The Writing Coachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05403427412410329939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-27792148064448961212013-04-05T09:34:09.906-07:002013-04-05T09:34:09.906-07:00Sanzida--You're so right about asking the righ...Sanzida--You're so right about asking the right questions. And you also have to know your audience. If your audience isn't online much, you need to factor that into the equation.Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-67398316415530542592013-04-04T21:20:25.765-07:002013-04-04T21:20:25.765-07:00Many authors make it seem like a cut-and-dried dec...Many authors make it seem like a cut-and-dried decision but how to publish, trad vs. indie, is anything but. There are so many nuances to consider and half the battle is knowing what questions to ask (the ones that aren't being answered on blogs).<br /><br />Your book sounds interesting, and your suggested path is food for thought. <br /><br /><a href="http://selfbookpublishingtips.com/" rel="nofollow">Self Book Publishing</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665996879110727261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-75557751998079767982012-12-15T13:49:36.627-08:002012-12-15T13:49:36.627-08:00pomadness--You bring up a very good point. The peo...pomadness--You bring up a very good point. The people who are telling authors they must self-publish are already working writers making enough income so they don't need a day job (or they beg for donations on their blogs, which I find seriously tacky.) Running a publishing business is a full-time job, so if you don't have time for two, a little help is awfully handy.<br /><br />abida--I'm so glad you happened by! I love making "good mistakes."<br /><br />Alison--Oh, you've made my day! Merry Christmas to you, too.Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-52613761091035862442012-12-15T12:33:04.673-08:002012-12-15T12:33:04.673-08:00Hello Anne, how kind of you and Catherine to offer...Hello Anne, how kind of you and Catherine to offer a free book, and yes please, I'd love to win one. I'm really enjoying reading female American writers at the moment and have just seen your book 'No Place Like Home' - so I'm off to load it onto my Kindle!<br />Best wishes for a happy Christmas.<br />Alison FlowerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12779593165881418495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-54565361381015844552012-12-15T04:42:07.530-08:002012-12-15T04:42:07.530-08:00Pbook please. Free book.I found this blog by accid...Pbook please. Free book.I found this blog by accident and am very happy that i did. The best mistake that i have made in a while .abidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109622454916357224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-59194291867225067622012-12-15T03:14:54.782-08:002012-12-15T03:14:54.782-08:00Fabulous post as always Anne : )
Free book, ebook!...Fabulous post as always Anne : )<br />Free book, ebook! <br />I wish I could self publish, to be honest I find it really interesting. But I can't take the hit of leaving my job and reducing my income. And I cant self-publish while working 9hrs/day with something else entirely. So all I can do is read all these wonderful sources of information and keep my eyes open!<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-1186811474076439602012-12-14T11:16:50.118-08:002012-12-14T11:16:50.118-08:00Roland--Your blog is a must-read this week. Thanks...Roland--Your blog is a must-read this week. Thanks for the skinny on Amazon algos. <br /><br />Actually, I think historical fantasy is trending. And haunted cowboy jazz should be :-). How very gentlemanly that you aren't going for the free book. We're all oddly eager to give our work away these days, aren't we? Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-44319521872006618102012-12-13T18:04:34.918-08:002012-12-13T18:04:34.918-08:00Thanks for visiting my blog today and saying such ...Thanks for visiting my blog today and saying such nice things. When I get paid next, I will buy your HOW TO book. A workwoman is worthy of her hire, right?<br /><br />Your post today laid out the paths and questions expertly. I decided to go the self-publishing route. I do not know if historical fantasy, Cowboy Haunted Jazz Club owner, and ghoul love are hot genres, but they are what interest me. <br /><br />Best of success with your sales, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-42559343824956704812012-12-13T09:59:44.314-08:002012-12-13T09:59:44.314-08:00jlm--It sounds as if you're keeping your optio...jlm--It sounds as if you're keeping your options open, and I think that's wise. Querying agents first is a way to find out if your book will have mass appeal or is a niche book. If you have a niche book, then you can query small presses or go indie. <br /><br />Karen--Thanks for stopping by. You have a great post on this subject on your own blog. A must-read!<br /><br />Linda--I changed genres a couple of times too. And I still rank best in "romantic suspense" even though I call my books "mysteries." But both genres are great for small niche presses. Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-876893199507281912012-12-13T06:17:42.172-08:002012-12-13T06:17:42.172-08:00Thanks for an excellent post, Ann. I'm incline...Thanks for an excellent post, Ann. I'm inclined toward the small publisher paradigm for all the reasons you mentioned, and have just changed WIP genres (yeesh). Lots of work ahead, but I see it as opportunity to build the platform and do the groundwork effectively. Plenty to think about. Would love to win the 'free book' in pbook format. Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-73955977477880657042012-12-12T21:57:49.518-08:002012-12-12T21:57:49.518-08:00Great post! A balanced treatment and informative. ...Great post! A balanced treatment and informative. Thank you. :)Karen Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497346859460691324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-16165717384370508232012-12-12T12:17:36.338-08:002012-12-12T12:17:36.338-08:00Oh, and a free book would be nice :-)Oh, and a free book would be nice :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-78910069962679223672012-12-12T12:17:01.783-08:002012-12-12T12:17:01.783-08:00This is exactly where I am, trying to figure all t...This is exactly where I am, trying to figure all this out. I would love to go traditional, I like the idea of a team, the "stamp of approval" that I would get with a traditional publisher, and to have an agent with their expertise to discuss career goals, etc would be so helpful. I'm not opposed to going indie or even a hybrid. Whatever it takes to do it right and readers love it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-60412990434035898502012-12-12T11:52:52.888-08:002012-12-12T11:52:52.888-08:00Kim and Melissa--I put you both on the list!
Mel...Kim and Melissa--I put you both on the list! <br /><br />Melissa, I'm a "team player" like you, which is why I like my small press.Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-75087674824999099742012-12-11T20:05:01.756-08:002012-12-11T20:05:01.756-08:00Very insightful post. There are so many things to ...Very insightful post. There are so many things to consider when getting your manuscript published. I really would prefer to work with a team who is knowledgeable so that I'm not going at it alone.<br /><br />Free book please, the ebook version. Thanks!Mel Kinnel (@TizMellyMel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10075158206136481801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-25405969608144499102012-12-11T18:41:55.934-08:002012-12-11T18:41:55.934-08:00Oh, and btw I would like to enter for the free boo...Oh, and btw I would like to enter for the free book too. . . Pbook! Kim Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936633890389566842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-9858693119983646082012-12-11T10:48:55.187-08:002012-12-11T10:48:55.187-08:00Ruth Ann--Thanks for stopping by. You have such se...Ruth Ann--Thanks for stopping by. You have such sensible things to say about self-publishing. Your blog should be a must-read for anybody thinking of going indie. Either/or thinking is so annoying and counter-productive. <br /><br />Clare--Thanks a bunch. I really appreciate you spreading the word!<br /><br />Kim--Thanks for coming over from JMS. My good friend Paul Fahey is with them, and I've been so impressed with how professional and helpful JMS is. You're right that mainstream publishing has backed away from LGBT books recently. They don't seem to get that straight people are interested in people of other orientations, just the way people of one culture like to read about another. Lots of people read to learn, not just to hear about themselves. <br /><br />Tracy--You bet. I wish you the best of luck in finding that agent!Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-17510971482869380092012-12-11T10:21:26.152-08:002012-12-11T10:21:26.152-08:00Thank you for the additional tips! :-DThank you for the additional tips! :-DTracy Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11829493307148654507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-46415062511569381902012-12-11T06:31:22.713-08:002012-12-11T06:31:22.713-08:00I love this post! I have recently signed with Quee...I love this post! I have recently signed with Queerteen Press, a division of JMS Books, and the experience has been fantastic so far. I might one day try to get an agent again just to say I tried, but for now GLBT Young Adult is not popular in mainstream...I do hope that changes soon, but at least there are still stories out there for the kids who need them! I am definitely sharing this post.Kim Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936633890389566842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-4950912014121558542012-12-11T06:08:46.138-08:002012-12-11T06:08:46.138-08:00Free book please, ebook is fine (I'm in the UK...Free book please, ebook is fine (I'm in the UK) and I'm re-posting the link to this excellent post everywhere I can find! :)Clare Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392142798976142547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-44725219541742844732012-12-10T19:00:38.797-08:002012-12-10T19:00:38.797-08:00Thanks for the mention. :-)
I agree. There is n...Thanks for the mention. :-)<br /><br />I agree. There is no right or wrong path when it comes to publishing. It's a matter of what works best with the author's personality. I self-publish because I love controlling the whole process. I have a friend who would rather have a publisher handle the non-writing part of the job, and she's just as happy as I am.<br /><br />I wish authors would be more accepting that different ways of doing things is okay. I'll check out the blogs you mentioned that I haven't visited yet, and I bought the book so no need to enter the contest. :DRuth Ann Nordinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15277679843442868070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-14077451847289019882012-12-10T18:39:26.306-08:002012-12-10T18:39:26.306-08:00Cheryl--You're right to be wary of some of the...Cheryl--You're right to be wary of some of the "bestseller" schemes. They might have worked once, but don't any more. Amazon now gives less weight in ranking to author-bought or gifted ebooks.<br /><br />Tracy--It's definitely a querier-beware situation. But no matter how much you investigate, many agents don't reveal themselves much online. You're doing it just right to have those questions handy. Never sign anything where the agent gets a piece of the book or future books even if they don't sell it.<br /><br />Patricia--It's definitely not either/or. And it's funny how the most vocal anti-trad publishing writers owe their success to a trad-pubbed career. Yes, new indie writers may catch up eventually, but they shouldn't be told they're not working hard enough if they don't have the same results.<br /><br />Cathryn--Hybrid seems ideal if you can do it. Getting an agent who is savvy about the changes in publishing would be the best way to go about it. Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-41279674508588217882012-12-10T13:38:59.978-08:002012-12-10T13:38:59.978-08:00Well don't put me in the running for the free ...Well don't put me in the running for the free book (since I have both versions) unles I'm allowed to give it away to someone else *grins* If not I understand and just wipe my name from the list.<br /><br />As to where I'm going? Hm... probably a hybrid. I suspect it will depend greatly on what books I end up writing, since I have a slight mix of genres piling up as drafts. I definatley want a support network. I work well in a team, and I'd rather be able to focus ont the writing rather than stressing out about the selling at the same time.<br /><br />Now to actually polish something so I can start the Agent Query process. :}Cathryn Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14816869021658935999noreply@blogger.com