Pat here, riffing on what I've learned from e-publishing:
1) Readers want books that publishers have ignored for years.
2) I can make more money on e-pubbing my backlist than I made when I first sold the books.
3) If publishers don’t intend to keep a book in the store or sell it on-line, then they should automatically revert those rights to the authors so the authors can put the books out there for readers to find. To do otherwise is just plain rude.
4) Social media is a time suck and I’m bad at it, but readers are beautiful and respond when I stutter abominably.
5) All those geeks who declared that information just wants to be free are now driving Lamborghinis and wearing Rolexes by selling advertising.
Really, I tried to be useful when I started this list but I can see where it’s going. I love the freedom of e-publishing, of seeing good books take on new life, of controlling my own destiny. And I really like making more money than I did when publishers paid me.
But I miss so much of the old publishing world! I liked receiving big boxes of books every time a new book comes out—although I no longer have room to store them. I liked seeing my books on bookstore shelves—but there isn’t a book store within ten miles of me. I loved when the 
publishers did my publicity, but I’ve been doing it for them (by way of the geek gurus in Rolexes) for so long that I know the old order is long gone.
So now instead of the lively dinners at conferences when editors wined and dined us, I meet with my friends at the bar and we form social media groups so we can talk and meet every day on-line. My new books are gorgeous trade size with covers I choose and cover copy that makes sense and get the characters’ names and hair color right. Book tours are done on-line in my pajamas instead of from limos that whisk me to radio stations at five in the morning while wearing high heels and stockings. Trade-offs for the better, once I accept that change is necessary.
And isn’t that what life is about—accepting that we can’t be five-years-old with daddies who take care of everything for us forever? Every day of our lives, we should be learning something new, discovering greater potential, growing and reaching out to different people and ideas.So maybe that's what e-publishing has taught me best.
Yes, change can be difficult and painful, but would you really want to be a teenager again? What changes are you having to deal with these days?
Now that I have my Kindle, I have come to adore e-publishing. Back before then, I hated it when authors talked about books being only on-line. Now, I just download backlists and savor. No more trying to find a used book store that carries it. I agree that publishers need to release rights to more author’s old books that aren’t in print.
To wax philosophic, the change I’m dealing with is that mother is becoming old and so am I. I mean she was always old (yes a teenager she seemed so old). Now she is frail and weak, and she focuses more on the past than the future. She reminds we only have a limited number of days. I once had a nearly perfect recall of what I read. Now I have to slow down my reading speed and concentrate. Same with what was said; I make notes at meetings to recall what was said. So, I’m taking time to enjoy what I do have. To do the things I want to do as well as what I have to do. And no, I don’t want ever to be a teenager again. The only way I’d want to be young again is to have my wisdom and a great teenage body.
Now that I have my Kindle, I have come to adore e-publishing. Back before then, I hated it when authors talked about books being only on-line. Now, I just download backlists and savor. No more trying to find a used book store that carries it. I agree that publishers need to release rights to more author’s old books that aren’t in print.
To wax philosophic, the change I’m dealing with is that mother is becoming old and so am I. I mean she was always old (yes a teenager she seemed so old). Now she is frail and weak, and she focuses more on the past than the future. She reminds we only have a limited number of days. I once had a nearly perfect recall of what I read. Now I have to slow down my reading speed and concentrate. Same with what was said; I make notes at meetings to recall what was said. So, I’m taking time to enjoy what I do have. To do the things I want to do as well as what I have to do. And no, I don’t want ever to be a teenager again. The only way I’d want to be young again is to have my wisdom and a great teenage body.
Now that I have my Kindle, I have come to adore e-publishing. Back before then, I hated it when authors talked about books being only on-line. Now, I just download backlists and savor. No more trying to find a used book store that carries it. I agree that publishers need to release rights to more author’s old books that aren’t in print.
To wax philosophic, the change I’m dealing with is that mother is becoming old and so am I. I mean she was always old (yes a teenager she seemed so old). Now she is frail and weak, and she focuses more on the past than the future. She reminds we only have a limited number of days. I once had a nearly perfect recall of what I read. Now I have to slow down my reading speed and concentrate. Same with what was said; I make notes at meetings to recall what was said. So, I’m taking time to enjoy what I do have. To do the things I want to do as well as what I have to do. And no, I don’t want ever to be a teenager again. The only way I’d want to be young again is to have my wisdom and a great teenage body.
Now that I have my Kindle, I have come to adore e-publishing. Back before then, I hated it when authors talked about books being only on-line. Now, I just download backlists and savor. No more trying to find a used book store that carries it. I agree that publishers need to release rights to more author’s old books that aren’t in print.
To wax philosophic, the change I’m dealing with is that mother is becoming old and so am I. I mean she was always old (yes a teenager she seemed so old). Now she is frail and weak, and she focuses more on the past than the future. She reminds we only have a limited number of days. I once had a nearly perfect recall of what I read. Now I have to slow down my reading speed and concentrate. Same with what was said; I make notes at meetings to recall what was said. So, I’m taking time to enjoy what I do have. To do the things I want to do as well as what I have to do. And no, I don’t want ever to be a teenager again. The only way I’d want to be young again is to have my wisdom and a great teenage body.
Now that I have my Kindle, I have come to adore e-publishing. Back before then, I hated it when authors talked about books being only on-line. Now, I just download backlists and savor. No more trying to find a used book store that carries it. I agree that publishers need to release rights to more author’s old books that aren’t in print.
To wax philosophic, the change I’m dealing with is that mother is becoming old and so am I. I mean she was always old (yes a teenager she seemed so old). Now she is frail and weak, and she focuses more on the past than the future. She reminds we only have a limited number of days. I once had a nearly perfect recall of what I read. Now I have to slow down my reading speed and concentrate. Same with what was said; I make notes at meetings to recall what was said. So, I’m taking time to enjoy what I do have. To do the things I want to do as well as what I have to do. And no, I don’t want ever to be a teenager again. The only way I’d want to be young again is to have my wisdom and a great teenage body.
Shannon, I agree with everything you’ve said. And as a bonus, we can take our library with us when we travel. Hmmm, maybe we should take it with us when we die!
Shannon, I agree with everything you’ve said. And as a bonus, we can take our library with us when we travel. Hmmm, maybe we should take it with us when we die!
Shannon, I agree with everything you’ve said. And as a bonus, we can take our library with us when we travel. Hmmm, maybe we should take it with us when we die!
Shannon, I agree with everything you’ve said. And as a bonus, we can take our library with us when we travel. Hmmm, maybe we should take it with us when we die!
Shannon, I agree with everything you’ve said. And as a bonus, we can take our library with us when we travel. Hmmm, maybe we should take it with us when we die!
Oh Pat, I love being able to read out of print books on my Kindle, but I still like to get the latest tome of my favourite authors in hard copy. I also agree, that if the publishers aren’t going to publish, then they should hand the books back to the authors. After all it’s the author who owns the intellect to actually write the stuff.
What I am getting used to at the moment is that we may not see our son at christmas this year. He has just been promoted (army) and now has to think of others instead of just taking and obeying his superiors.
By the way, can I have your gorgeous book shelves (and the contents of course).
Oh Pat, I love being able to read out of print books on my Kindle, but I still like to get the latest tome of my favourite authors in hard copy. I also agree, that if the publishers aren’t going to publish, then they should hand the books back to the authors. After all it’s the author who owns the intellect to actually write the stuff.
What I am getting used to at the moment is that we may not see our son at christmas this year. He has just been promoted (army) and now has to think of others instead of just taking and obeying his superiors.
By the way, can I have your gorgeous book shelves (and the contents of course).
Oh Pat, I love being able to read out of print books on my Kindle, but I still like to get the latest tome of my favourite authors in hard copy. I also agree, that if the publishers aren’t going to publish, then they should hand the books back to the authors. After all it’s the author who owns the intellect to actually write the stuff.
What I am getting used to at the moment is that we may not see our son at christmas this year. He has just been promoted (army) and now has to think of others instead of just taking and obeying his superiors.
By the way, can I have your gorgeous book shelves (and the contents of course).
Oh Pat, I love being able to read out of print books on my Kindle, but I still like to get the latest tome of my favourite authors in hard copy. I also agree, that if the publishers aren’t going to publish, then they should hand the books back to the authors. After all it’s the author who owns the intellect to actually write the stuff.
What I am getting used to at the moment is that we may not see our son at christmas this year. He has just been promoted (army) and now has to think of others instead of just taking and obeying his superiors.
By the way, can I have your gorgeous book shelves (and the contents of course).
Oh Pat, I love being able to read out of print books on my Kindle, but I still like to get the latest tome of my favourite authors in hard copy. I also agree, that if the publishers aren’t going to publish, then they should hand the books back to the authors. After all it’s the author who owns the intellect to actually write the stuff.
What I am getting used to at the moment is that we may not see our son at christmas this year. He has just been promoted (army) and now has to think of others instead of just taking and obeying his superiors.
By the way, can I have your gorgeous book shelves (and the contents of course).
Jenny, my sincere sympathies on not being able to share your holidays with your son. The first time this happens is heart-wrenching. I’m sure you’ll have many more opportunities to share with him and learn ways of adapting, but losing yourself in a good book is as good a solace as any. Hugs to you and your brave son!
Jenny, my sincere sympathies on not being able to share your holidays with your son. The first time this happens is heart-wrenching. I’m sure you’ll have many more opportunities to share with him and learn ways of adapting, but losing yourself in a good book is as good a solace as any. Hugs to you and your brave son!
Jenny, my sincere sympathies on not being able to share your holidays with your son. The first time this happens is heart-wrenching. I’m sure you’ll have many more opportunities to share with him and learn ways of adapting, but losing yourself in a good book is as good a solace as any. Hugs to you and your brave son!
Jenny, my sincere sympathies on not being able to share your holidays with your son. The first time this happens is heart-wrenching. I’m sure you’ll have many more opportunities to share with him and learn ways of adapting, but losing yourself in a good book is as good a solace as any. Hugs to you and your brave son!
Jenny, my sincere sympathies on not being able to share your holidays with your son. The first time this happens is heart-wrenching. I’m sure you’ll have many more opportunities to share with him and learn ways of adapting, but losing yourself in a good book is as good a solace as any. Hugs to you and your brave son!
It took my son and husband a year to talk me into a Kindle, and I love it. I buy more books, though my reading time has been reduced. I try to get my research books on Kindle so I can keep them on my computer app.
I have a digital contract with Kindle, but I still want to see my books in stores. Though for me it’s mostly airport stores I care about. The nearest bookstore to me is probably Puerto Rico, or maybe Tortola.
I understand why you find publishing independently an advantage, but I’m not sure it’s the first best thing to do for a new author. I love having an agent and publisher, and I think my publisher has done a good job helping get me noticed.
Maybe some day I’ll take the leap, but not any time soon.
It took my son and husband a year to talk me into a Kindle, and I love it. I buy more books, though my reading time has been reduced. I try to get my research books on Kindle so I can keep them on my computer app.
I have a digital contract with Kindle, but I still want to see my books in stores. Though for me it’s mostly airport stores I care about. The nearest bookstore to me is probably Puerto Rico, or maybe Tortola.
I understand why you find publishing independently an advantage, but I’m not sure it’s the first best thing to do for a new author. I love having an agent and publisher, and I think my publisher has done a good job helping get me noticed.
Maybe some day I’ll take the leap, but not any time soon.
It took my son and husband a year to talk me into a Kindle, and I love it. I buy more books, though my reading time has been reduced. I try to get my research books on Kindle so I can keep them on my computer app.
I have a digital contract with Kindle, but I still want to see my books in stores. Though for me it’s mostly airport stores I care about. The nearest bookstore to me is probably Puerto Rico, or maybe Tortola.
I understand why you find publishing independently an advantage, but I’m not sure it’s the first best thing to do for a new author. I love having an agent and publisher, and I think my publisher has done a good job helping get me noticed.
Maybe some day I’ll take the leap, but not any time soon.
It took my son and husband a year to talk me into a Kindle, and I love it. I buy more books, though my reading time has been reduced. I try to get my research books on Kindle so I can keep them on my computer app.
I have a digital contract with Kindle, but I still want to see my books in stores. Though for me it’s mostly airport stores I care about. The nearest bookstore to me is probably Puerto Rico, or maybe Tortola.
I understand why you find publishing independently an advantage, but I’m not sure it’s the first best thing to do for a new author. I love having an agent and publisher, and I think my publisher has done a good job helping get me noticed.
Maybe some day I’ll take the leap, but not any time soon.
It took my son and husband a year to talk me into a Kindle, and I love it. I buy more books, though my reading time has been reduced. I try to get my research books on Kindle so I can keep them on my computer app.
I have a digital contract with Kindle, but I still want to see my books in stores. Though for me it’s mostly airport stores I care about. The nearest bookstore to me is probably Puerto Rico, or maybe Tortola.
I understand why you find publishing independently an advantage, but I’m not sure it’s the first best thing to do for a new author. I love having an agent and publisher, and I think my publisher has done a good job helping get me noticed.
Maybe some day I’ll take the leap, but not any time soon.
Hi Pat **waves from icy, cold Ky.**
I loved this post on writing, publishing, change and ultimately, life! You commented about accepting that change is “necessary”. I’m not sure it’s always necessary, but I think it is inevitable. I think it’s hard being in the vanguard of change in any area of life or work. I think as you said, the key is to be open and accepting of the change. I’ve found in my own life that change is invariably for the better (even if it didn’t seem so at the time)!
Change for me is major right now: I’ve given notice at my job, although She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has asked me to stay on working free-lance. So I’m not sure what I’ll do.
Great post!
Hi Pat **waves from icy, cold Ky.**
I loved this post on writing, publishing, change and ultimately, life! You commented about accepting that change is “necessary”. I’m not sure it’s always necessary, but I think it is inevitable. I think it’s hard being in the vanguard of change in any area of life or work. I think as you said, the key is to be open and accepting of the change. I’ve found in my own life that change is invariably for the better (even if it didn’t seem so at the time)!
Change for me is major right now: I’ve given notice at my job, although She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has asked me to stay on working free-lance. So I’m not sure what I’ll do.
Great post!
Hi Pat **waves from icy, cold Ky.**
I loved this post on writing, publishing, change and ultimately, life! You commented about accepting that change is “necessary”. I’m not sure it’s always necessary, but I think it is inevitable. I think it’s hard being in the vanguard of change in any area of life or work. I think as you said, the key is to be open and accepting of the change. I’ve found in my own life that change is invariably for the better (even if it didn’t seem so at the time)!
Change for me is major right now: I’ve given notice at my job, although She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has asked me to stay on working free-lance. So I’m not sure what I’ll do.
Great post!
Hi Pat **waves from icy, cold Ky.**
I loved this post on writing, publishing, change and ultimately, life! You commented about accepting that change is “necessary”. I’m not sure it’s always necessary, but I think it is inevitable. I think it’s hard being in the vanguard of change in any area of life or work. I think as you said, the key is to be open and accepting of the change. I’ve found in my own life that change is invariably for the better (even if it didn’t seem so at the time)!
Change for me is major right now: I’ve given notice at my job, although She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has asked me to stay on working free-lance. So I’m not sure what I’ll do.
Great post!
Hi Pat **waves from icy, cold Ky.**
I loved this post on writing, publishing, change and ultimately, life! You commented about accepting that change is “necessary”. I’m not sure it’s always necessary, but I think it is inevitable. I think it’s hard being in the vanguard of change in any area of life or work. I think as you said, the key is to be open and accepting of the change. I’ve found in my own life that change is invariably for the better (even if it didn’t seem so at the time)!
Change for me is major right now: I’ve given notice at my job, although She-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has asked me to stay on working free-lance. So I’m not sure what I’ll do.
Great post!
Reading this post has helped me decide to take the plunge, Pat. I’ve been resisting self-publishing, mostly because of time (I still have a demanding day job), but I’m starting to believe that the best option for me might be a combination of things.
I’ve been published in print for many years and want to continue doing that. I sold the e-rights to my first three books Samhain’s Retro Romance line, and that has worked out for me. And after reading this, I’d think I’ll take the plunge and put a couple of self-pubbed things out there. Thanks for the great advice!
Reading this post has helped me decide to take the plunge, Pat. I’ve been resisting self-publishing, mostly because of time (I still have a demanding day job), but I’m starting to believe that the best option for me might be a combination of things.
I’ve been published in print for many years and want to continue doing that. I sold the e-rights to my first three books Samhain’s Retro Romance line, and that has worked out for me. And after reading this, I’d think I’ll take the plunge and put a couple of self-pubbed things out there. Thanks for the great advice!
Reading this post has helped me decide to take the plunge, Pat. I’ve been resisting self-publishing, mostly because of time (I still have a demanding day job), but I’m starting to believe that the best option for me might be a combination of things.
I’ve been published in print for many years and want to continue doing that. I sold the e-rights to my first three books Samhain’s Retro Romance line, and that has worked out for me. And after reading this, I’d think I’ll take the plunge and put a couple of self-pubbed things out there. Thanks for the great advice!
Reading this post has helped me decide to take the plunge, Pat. I’ve been resisting self-publishing, mostly because of time (I still have a demanding day job), but I’m starting to believe that the best option for me might be a combination of things.
I’ve been published in print for many years and want to continue doing that. I sold the e-rights to my first three books Samhain’s Retro Romance line, and that has worked out for me. And after reading this, I’d think I’ll take the plunge and put a couple of self-pubbed things out there. Thanks for the great advice!
Reading this post has helped me decide to take the plunge, Pat. I’ve been resisting self-publishing, mostly because of time (I still have a demanding day job), but I’m starting to believe that the best option for me might be a combination of things.
I’ve been published in print for many years and want to continue doing that. I sold the e-rights to my first three books Samhain’s Retro Romance line, and that has worked out for me. And after reading this, I’d think I’ll take the plunge and put a couple of self-pubbed things out there. Thanks for the great advice!
I’ll grant, new authors don’t have the experience and usually not the audience to swim the murky waters of self-pubbing. A combination is ideal. An excellent agent who negotiates a tough contract is even better. Editorial guidance opens a whole new world as well. Just keep your eyes open to the business and learn as you go–and join Novelists Inc to learn how to navigate treacherous waters! Off soap box now… “G”
I’ll grant, new authors don’t have the experience and usually not the audience to swim the murky waters of self-pubbing. A combination is ideal. An excellent agent who negotiates a tough contract is even better. Editorial guidance opens a whole new world as well. Just keep your eyes open to the business and learn as you go–and join Novelists Inc to learn how to navigate treacherous waters! Off soap box now… “G”
I’ll grant, new authors don’t have the experience and usually not the audience to swim the murky waters of self-pubbing. A combination is ideal. An excellent agent who negotiates a tough contract is even better. Editorial guidance opens a whole new world as well. Just keep your eyes open to the business and learn as you go–and join Novelists Inc to learn how to navigate treacherous waters! Off soap box now… “G”
I’ll grant, new authors don’t have the experience and usually not the audience to swim the murky waters of self-pubbing. A combination is ideal. An excellent agent who negotiates a tough contract is even better. Editorial guidance opens a whole new world as well. Just keep your eyes open to the business and learn as you go–and join Novelists Inc to learn how to navigate treacherous waters! Off soap box now… “G”
I’ll grant, new authors don’t have the experience and usually not the audience to swim the murky waters of self-pubbing. A combination is ideal. An excellent agent who negotiates a tough contract is even better. Editorial guidance opens a whole new world as well. Just keep your eyes open to the business and learn as you go–and join Novelists Inc to learn how to navigate treacherous waters! Off soap box now… “G”
Heading to icy cold KY next week! And hugs on the drastic change looming in your future. It’s always scary to make those steps, but if we’re to be master of our destinies, then yes, change is inevitable. Stop by and let us know how this change works for you!
Heading to icy cold KY next week! And hugs on the drastic change looming in your future. It’s always scary to make those steps, but if we’re to be master of our destinies, then yes, change is inevitable. Stop by and let us know how this change works for you!
Heading to icy cold KY next week! And hugs on the drastic change looming in your future. It’s always scary to make those steps, but if we’re to be master of our destinies, then yes, change is inevitable. Stop by and let us know how this change works for you!
Heading to icy cold KY next week! And hugs on the drastic change looming in your future. It’s always scary to make those steps, but if we’re to be master of our destinies, then yes, change is inevitable. Stop by and let us know how this change works for you!
Heading to icy cold KY next week! And hugs on the drastic change looming in your future. It’s always scary to make those steps, but if we’re to be master of our destinies, then yes, change is inevitable. Stop by and let us know how this change works for you!
Deb, we must talk sometime. “G” As long as you’re NYC pubbed, you have a foot in both boats–which is good if you’re well balanced. Self pubbing can be a time suck, especially with a day job. But if you look at it as a hobby for now, just something to play with, you’ll learn and be in a better position down the road.
Deb, we must talk sometime. “G” As long as you’re NYC pubbed, you have a foot in both boats–which is good if you’re well balanced. Self pubbing can be a time suck, especially with a day job. But if you look at it as a hobby for now, just something to play with, you’ll learn and be in a better position down the road.
Deb, we must talk sometime. “G” As long as you’re NYC pubbed, you have a foot in both boats–which is good if you’re well balanced. Self pubbing can be a time suck, especially with a day job. But if you look at it as a hobby for now, just something to play with, you’ll learn and be in a better position down the road.
Deb, we must talk sometime. “G” As long as you’re NYC pubbed, you have a foot in both boats–which is good if you’re well balanced. Self pubbing can be a time suck, especially with a day job. But if you look at it as a hobby for now, just something to play with, you’ll learn and be in a better position down the road.
Deb, we must talk sometime. “G” As long as you’re NYC pubbed, you have a foot in both boats–which is good if you’re well balanced. Self pubbing can be a time suck, especially with a day job. But if you look at it as a hobby for now, just something to play with, you’ll learn and be in a better position down the road.
Thanks, Patricia. I have a great agent who negotiated me back to back to back releases.
As soon as I’m eligible, I’ll join Novelists Inc.
Thanks, Patricia. I have a great agent who negotiated me back to back to back releases.
As soon as I’m eligible, I’ll join Novelists Inc.
Thanks, Patricia. I have a great agent who negotiated me back to back to back releases.
As soon as I’m eligible, I’ll join Novelists Inc.
Thanks, Patricia. I have a great agent who negotiated me back to back to back releases.
As soon as I’m eligible, I’ll join Novelists Inc.
Thanks, Patricia. I have a great agent who negotiated me back to back to back releases.
As soon as I’m eligible, I’ll join Novelists Inc.
Don’t go back free-lance. I had a She Who etc (and she wore Prada). I gave a month’s notice and made personal plans (for recovery) and a few days before my deadline I was asked to stay on till a replacement was found. I said NO.
Don’t go back free-lance. I had a She Who etc (and she wore Prada). I gave a month’s notice and made personal plans (for recovery) and a few days before my deadline I was asked to stay on till a replacement was found. I said NO.
Don’t go back free-lance. I had a She Who etc (and she wore Prada). I gave a month’s notice and made personal plans (for recovery) and a few days before my deadline I was asked to stay on till a replacement was found. I said NO.
Don’t go back free-lance. I had a She Who etc (and she wore Prada). I gave a month’s notice and made personal plans (for recovery) and a few days before my deadline I was asked to stay on till a replacement was found. I said NO.
Don’t go back free-lance. I had a She Who etc (and she wore Prada). I gave a month’s notice and made personal plans (for recovery) and a few days before my deadline I was asked to stay on till a replacement was found. I said NO.
I will! Thanks for the words of encouragement.
I will! Thanks for the words of encouragement.
I will! Thanks for the words of encouragement.
I will! Thanks for the words of encouragement.
I will! Thanks for the words of encouragement.
I’m LOL at the Devil who wears Prada! A co-worker and I watched that together when it came out and couldn’t stop pointing out all the ways that our boss was like the movie. Scary! I appreciate your vote of confidence.
I’m LOL at the Devil who wears Prada! A co-worker and I watched that together when it came out and couldn’t stop pointing out all the ways that our boss was like the movie. Scary! I appreciate your vote of confidence.
I’m LOL at the Devil who wears Prada! A co-worker and I watched that together when it came out and couldn’t stop pointing out all the ways that our boss was like the movie. Scary! I appreciate your vote of confidence.
I’m LOL at the Devil who wears Prada! A co-worker and I watched that together when it came out and couldn’t stop pointing out all the ways that our boss was like the movie. Scary! I appreciate your vote of confidence.
I’m LOL at the Devil who wears Prada! A co-worker and I watched that together when it came out and couldn’t stop pointing out all the ways that our boss was like the movie. Scary! I appreciate your vote of confidence.
Dear Patricia: No longer working the 9 to 5 and have returned to my writing. 2014 will be the year for submissions…finally. Love the idea of self-pub and not terribly afraid of the marketing aspect, although all new things are scary. Have been giving this a lot of thought and current feeling is that Ella Quinn might be correct…submit for traditional pub as new author and hope good things happen. But becoming more and more convinced that hybrid is the ultimate way to exist. And if traditional route is not in the cards, then dive in to self-pub and swim hard.
Regards…another Patricia
Dear Patricia: No longer working the 9 to 5 and have returned to my writing. 2014 will be the year for submissions…finally. Love the idea of self-pub and not terribly afraid of the marketing aspect, although all new things are scary. Have been giving this a lot of thought and current feeling is that Ella Quinn might be correct…submit for traditional pub as new author and hope good things happen. But becoming more and more convinced that hybrid is the ultimate way to exist. And if traditional route is not in the cards, then dive in to self-pub and swim hard.
Regards…another Patricia
Dear Patricia: No longer working the 9 to 5 and have returned to my writing. 2014 will be the year for submissions…finally. Love the idea of self-pub and not terribly afraid of the marketing aspect, although all new things are scary. Have been giving this a lot of thought and current feeling is that Ella Quinn might be correct…submit for traditional pub as new author and hope good things happen. But becoming more and more convinced that hybrid is the ultimate way to exist. And if traditional route is not in the cards, then dive in to self-pub and swim hard.
Regards…another Patricia
Dear Patricia: No longer working the 9 to 5 and have returned to my writing. 2014 will be the year for submissions…finally. Love the idea of self-pub and not terribly afraid of the marketing aspect, although all new things are scary. Have been giving this a lot of thought and current feeling is that Ella Quinn might be correct…submit for traditional pub as new author and hope good things happen. But becoming more and more convinced that hybrid is the ultimate way to exist. And if traditional route is not in the cards, then dive in to self-pub and swim hard.
Regards…another Patricia
Dear Patricia: No longer working the 9 to 5 and have returned to my writing. 2014 will be the year for submissions…finally. Love the idea of self-pub and not terribly afraid of the marketing aspect, although all new things are scary. Have been giving this a lot of thought and current feeling is that Ella Quinn might be correct…submit for traditional pub as new author and hope good things happen. But becoming more and more convinced that hybrid is the ultimate way to exist. And if traditional route is not in the cards, then dive in to self-pub and swim hard.
Regards…another Patricia
Excellent! We’ll welcome you and try not to scare you too badly with business talk. “G”
Excellent! We’ll welcome you and try not to scare you too badly with business talk. “G”
Excellent! We’ll welcome you and try not to scare you too badly with business talk. “G”
Excellent! We’ll welcome you and try not to scare you too badly with business talk. “G”
Excellent! We’ll welcome you and try not to scare you too badly with business talk. “G”
With any creative occupation, one has to be creative in your approach. Keep watching for doors and windows opening!
With any creative occupation, one has to be creative in your approach. Keep watching for doors and windows opening!
With any creative occupation, one has to be creative in your approach. Keep watching for doors and windows opening!
With any creative occupation, one has to be creative in your approach. Keep watching for doors and windows opening!
With any creative occupation, one has to be creative in your approach. Keep watching for doors and windows opening!
I’m late. Here’s the deal. I applaud the vistas that have been opened for authors who self-publish. But, here’s what I miss as a reader. I have my own blog and once a month I like to publish a list of new books that are about to come out, not the ones that are already out. With publishing companies it was easier to find out the dates of upcoming releases. With self-publishing it’s harder. I’m on a number of author newsletter list, however, usually those list come out after the book hits the stores. I don’t twitter or facebook…there is just so much a person can do and still have a life. I do check author’s websites, but a number of them don’t keep them updated. So, I miss the days of knowing what’s coming and I feel bad when I miss a release date of an author’s book, even when I don’t read that particular author.
I’m late. Here’s the deal. I applaud the vistas that have been opened for authors who self-publish. But, here’s what I miss as a reader. I have my own blog and once a month I like to publish a list of new books that are about to come out, not the ones that are already out. With publishing companies it was easier to find out the dates of upcoming releases. With self-publishing it’s harder. I’m on a number of author newsletter list, however, usually those list come out after the book hits the stores. I don’t twitter or facebook…there is just so much a person can do and still have a life. I do check author’s websites, but a number of them don’t keep them updated. So, I miss the days of knowing what’s coming and I feel bad when I miss a release date of an author’s book, even when I don’t read that particular author.
I’m late. Here’s the deal. I applaud the vistas that have been opened for authors who self-publish. But, here’s what I miss as a reader. I have my own blog and once a month I like to publish a list of new books that are about to come out, not the ones that are already out. With publishing companies it was easier to find out the dates of upcoming releases. With self-publishing it’s harder. I’m on a number of author newsletter list, however, usually those list come out after the book hits the stores. I don’t twitter or facebook…there is just so much a person can do and still have a life. I do check author’s websites, but a number of them don’t keep them updated. So, I miss the days of knowing what’s coming and I feel bad when I miss a release date of an author’s book, even when I don’t read that particular author.
I’m late. Here’s the deal. I applaud the vistas that have been opened for authors who self-publish. But, here’s what I miss as a reader. I have my own blog and once a month I like to publish a list of new books that are about to come out, not the ones that are already out. With publishing companies it was easier to find out the dates of upcoming releases. With self-publishing it’s harder. I’m on a number of author newsletter list, however, usually those list come out after the book hits the stores. I don’t twitter or facebook…there is just so much a person can do and still have a life. I do check author’s websites, but a number of them don’t keep them updated. So, I miss the days of knowing what’s coming and I feel bad when I miss a release date of an author’s book, even when I don’t read that particular author.
I’m late. Here’s the deal. I applaud the vistas that have been opened for authors who self-publish. But, here’s what I miss as a reader. I have my own blog and once a month I like to publish a list of new books that are about to come out, not the ones that are already out. With publishing companies it was easier to find out the dates of upcoming releases. With self-publishing it’s harder. I’m on a number of author newsletter list, however, usually those list come out after the book hits the stores. I don’t twitter or facebook…there is just so much a person can do and still have a life. I do check author’s websites, but a number of them don’t keep them updated. So, I miss the days of knowing what’s coming and I feel bad when I miss a release date of an author’s book, even when I don’t read that particular author.
Wow, Kay, talk about timely! I am right now in the process of investigating developing a self-pub catalog for Book View Cafe to post on PW. It’s complicated and not too many people can afford PW. Those of us who produce print editions can send ARCs to RT, but there is no guarantee an ebook will be reviewed without purchasing an ad, which is expensive.
Do you have other suggestions of places where small presses or self pubs can announce upcoming releases? This is an ever-changing business and we have to work together to make things happen!
Wow, Kay, talk about timely! I am right now in the process of investigating developing a self-pub catalog for Book View Cafe to post on PW. It’s complicated and not too many people can afford PW. Those of us who produce print editions can send ARCs to RT, but there is no guarantee an ebook will be reviewed without purchasing an ad, which is expensive.
Do you have other suggestions of places where small presses or self pubs can announce upcoming releases? This is an ever-changing business and we have to work together to make things happen!
Wow, Kay, talk about timely! I am right now in the process of investigating developing a self-pub catalog for Book View Cafe to post on PW. It’s complicated and not too many people can afford PW. Those of us who produce print editions can send ARCs to RT, but there is no guarantee an ebook will be reviewed without purchasing an ad, which is expensive.
Do you have other suggestions of places where small presses or self pubs can announce upcoming releases? This is an ever-changing business and we have to work together to make things happen!
Wow, Kay, talk about timely! I am right now in the process of investigating developing a self-pub catalog for Book View Cafe to post on PW. It’s complicated and not too many people can afford PW. Those of us who produce print editions can send ARCs to RT, but there is no guarantee an ebook will be reviewed without purchasing an ad, which is expensive.
Do you have other suggestions of places where small presses or self pubs can announce upcoming releases? This is an ever-changing business and we have to work together to make things happen!
Wow, Kay, talk about timely! I am right now in the process of investigating developing a self-pub catalog for Book View Cafe to post on PW. It’s complicated and not too many people can afford PW. Those of us who produce print editions can send ARCs to RT, but there is no guarantee an ebook will be reviewed without purchasing an ad, which is expensive.
Do you have other suggestions of places where small presses or self pubs can announce upcoming releases? This is an ever-changing business and we have to work together to make things happen!
Pat: I have no idea. It’s driving me nuts! I’m missing books or accidentally finding out about them months after they’ve been out. I checked with a librarian friend of mine, she says Publishers Weekly would be a start, however, that requires a subscription to get into their digital works which I might have to do. I’m checking with another librarian, she hasn’t got back with me yet. I know that there has to be a list for libraries to order from, but my concern is with the upcoming releases. There’s always checking every electronic publishing company out there, but somehow that has the “spin wheel” feel about it. I also get RT, and something similar for digital would be great…and I think profitable for someone with the energy to put it together. Readers and authors need a cohesive place to go to.
Pat: I have no idea. It’s driving me nuts! I’m missing books or accidentally finding out about them months after they’ve been out. I checked with a librarian friend of mine, she says Publishers Weekly would be a start, however, that requires a subscription to get into their digital works which I might have to do. I’m checking with another librarian, she hasn’t got back with me yet. I know that there has to be a list for libraries to order from, but my concern is with the upcoming releases. There’s always checking every electronic publishing company out there, but somehow that has the “spin wheel” feel about it. I also get RT, and something similar for digital would be great…and I think profitable for someone with the energy to put it together. Readers and authors need a cohesive place to go to.
Pat: I have no idea. It’s driving me nuts! I’m missing books or accidentally finding out about them months after they’ve been out. I checked with a librarian friend of mine, she says Publishers Weekly would be a start, however, that requires a subscription to get into their digital works which I might have to do. I’m checking with another librarian, she hasn’t got back with me yet. I know that there has to be a list for libraries to order from, but my concern is with the upcoming releases. There’s always checking every electronic publishing company out there, but somehow that has the “spin wheel” feel about it. I also get RT, and something similar for digital would be great…and I think profitable for someone with the energy to put it together. Readers and authors need a cohesive place to go to.
Pat: I have no idea. It’s driving me nuts! I’m missing books or accidentally finding out about them months after they’ve been out. I checked with a librarian friend of mine, she says Publishers Weekly would be a start, however, that requires a subscription to get into their digital works which I might have to do. I’m checking with another librarian, she hasn’t got back with me yet. I know that there has to be a list for libraries to order from, but my concern is with the upcoming releases. There’s always checking every electronic publishing company out there, but somehow that has the “spin wheel” feel about it. I also get RT, and something similar for digital would be great…and I think profitable for someone with the energy to put it together. Readers and authors need a cohesive place to go to.
Pat: I have no idea. It’s driving me nuts! I’m missing books or accidentally finding out about them months after they’ve been out. I checked with a librarian friend of mine, she says Publishers Weekly would be a start, however, that requires a subscription to get into their digital works which I might have to do. I’m checking with another librarian, she hasn’t got back with me yet. I know that there has to be a list for libraries to order from, but my concern is with the upcoming releases. There’s always checking every electronic publishing company out there, but somehow that has the “spin wheel” feel about it. I also get RT, and something similar for digital would be great…and I think profitable for someone with the energy to put it together. Readers and authors need a cohesive place to go to.
Libraries tend to order their digital books from Overdrive. I know our small publishing co-op, Book View Cafe, has a newsletter announcing new releases. But there are dozens of small presses these days. I agree, it would be nice if we had a digital RT. They try, but they can’t keep up with everything. But authors already are buried under tasks they never had to do before. Creating a catalog is pretty much beyond us. Will squirrel around behind the scenes and ask questions. Thanks for pointing out this major gap!
Libraries tend to order their digital books from Overdrive. I know our small publishing co-op, Book View Cafe, has a newsletter announcing new releases. But there are dozens of small presses these days. I agree, it would be nice if we had a digital RT. They try, but they can’t keep up with everything. But authors already are buried under tasks they never had to do before. Creating a catalog is pretty much beyond us. Will squirrel around behind the scenes and ask questions. Thanks for pointing out this major gap!
Libraries tend to order their digital books from Overdrive. I know our small publishing co-op, Book View Cafe, has a newsletter announcing new releases. But there are dozens of small presses these days. I agree, it would be nice if we had a digital RT. They try, but they can’t keep up with everything. But authors already are buried under tasks they never had to do before. Creating a catalog is pretty much beyond us. Will squirrel around behind the scenes and ask questions. Thanks for pointing out this major gap!
Libraries tend to order their digital books from Overdrive. I know our small publishing co-op, Book View Cafe, has a newsletter announcing new releases. But there are dozens of small presses these days. I agree, it would be nice if we had a digital RT. They try, but they can’t keep up with everything. But authors already are buried under tasks they never had to do before. Creating a catalog is pretty much beyond us. Will squirrel around behind the scenes and ask questions. Thanks for pointing out this major gap!
Libraries tend to order their digital books from Overdrive. I know our small publishing co-op, Book View Cafe, has a newsletter announcing new releases. But there are dozens of small presses these days. I agree, it would be nice if we had a digital RT. They try, but they can’t keep up with everything. But authors already are buried under tasks they never had to do before. Creating a catalog is pretty much beyond us. Will squirrel around behind the scenes and ask questions. Thanks for pointing out this major gap!
Thanks, I added Book View Cafe to my ever growing list.
Thanks, I added Book View Cafe to my ever growing list.
Thanks, I added Book View Cafe to my ever growing list.
Thanks, I added Book View Cafe to my ever growing list.
Thanks, I added Book View Cafe to my ever growing list.