tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post7580637918400922576..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: Self Publishing ForumKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-35559003525584684282013-08-13T22:37:30.132-04:002013-08-13T22:37:30.132-04:00Mare,
I am glad this was helpful! I enjoy hearing ...Mare,<br />I am glad this was helpful! I enjoy hearing authors' stories. You're right; we can learn so much.<br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-11894590143646610952013-08-13T22:33:57.197-04:002013-08-13T22:33:57.197-04:00Good info. to know. It seems intimidating to me t...Good info. to know. It seems intimidating to me to self-publish, but so does finding a publisher! I'm not there yet, but I'm always reading what I can about both approaches. Thank you for this. <br />Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-59289263422398955462013-08-09T18:16:18.526-04:002013-08-09T18:16:18.526-04:00Thanks for the info, Sharon. Have a good weekend! ...Thanks for the info, Sharon. Have a good weekend! Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37576815296581481092013-08-09T01:56:29.803-04:002013-08-09T01:56:29.803-04:00Wonderfull post, If you are looking one of our mor...Wonderfull post, If you are looking one of our more talented, creative female entrepreneurs. than stop here <a href="http://www.jaylengrace.com" rel="nofollow"><b>Jaylen Grace</b></a> is a freelance writer, author of childrens’ and adult self-help books, and an international life coach.<br />Sharon Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221276499638443556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-14724369134027532112013-08-05T17:13:32.994-04:002013-08-05T17:13:32.994-04:00Milo,
It's great to meet you! So glad you stop...Milo,<br />It's great to meet you! So glad you stopped by. I'm glad too, that things went well for these wonderful authors!<br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-64811462036821344682013-08-04T10:45:43.155-04:002013-08-04T10:45:43.155-04:00I'm so glad everything worked out for Tyrean. ...I'm so glad everything worked out for Tyrean. So far, I've only self-published reprints of my short stories via KDP, and it's been a great experience. Plenty of readers out there willing to pay 99 cents for a previously published story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-20886758387223408412013-07-27T14:00:43.762-04:002013-07-27T14:00:43.762-04:00Michelle,
Thanks so much for stopping by! Yes, Tyr...Michelle,<br />Thanks so much for stopping by! Yes, Tyrean did have her challenges. Glad it all worked out in the end. :)<br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3541133317755983772013-07-27T08:29:56.165-04:002013-07-27T08:29:56.165-04:00Thanks for sharing ladies. Great info here.
It...Thanks for sharing ladies. Great info here. <br />It's good to hear first hand from authors who have chosen the self-pub option, because it is educational, and helps others who have-yet-to-be-published, to make more of an informed choice.<br />Tyrean sounds like she had quite a few setbacks. But in the end, it all came together. <br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-6934479638466740832013-07-27T08:29:54.364-04:002013-07-27T08:29:54.364-04:00Thanks for sharing ladies. Great info here.
It...Thanks for sharing ladies. Great info here. <br />It's good to hear first hand from authors who have chosen the self-pub option, because it is educational, and helps others who have-yet-to-be-published, to make more of an informed choice.<br />Tyrean sounds like she had quite a few setbacks. But in the end, it all came together. <br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-19216551390319462462013-07-27T08:29:38.645-04:002013-07-27T08:29:38.645-04:00Thanks for sharing ladies. Great info here.
It...Thanks for sharing ladies. Great info here. <br />It's good to hear first hand from authors who have chosen the self-pub option, because it is educational, and helps others who have-yet-to-be-published, to make more of an informed choice.<br />Tyrean sounds like she had quite a few setbacks. But in the end, it all came together. <br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-12638592655331890882013-07-26T14:41:28.509-04:002013-07-26T14:41:28.509-04:00Nas,
I agree, I thought their insight was helpful....Nas,<br />I agree, I thought their insight was helpful. Wishing them all the best as well. :)<br /><br />Jennifer,<br />No, it isn't, and I too, admire their courage! :)<br /><br />Lisa,<br />It really does make you think, doesn't it? It's nice to hear from others who have paved the way. :)<br /><br />Sally,<br />"Blazed the trail" is right! I am glad Cathy and Tyrean shared their journey with us. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-37648575628386091542013-07-24T16:50:00.881-04:002013-07-24T16:50:00.881-04:00Self-publishing has really come into it's own ...Self-publishing has really come into it's own and I'm thrilled it is becoming a viable option for authors. It is refreshing to hear the tale of those who have blazed the trail. Thanks for sharing.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046541320496416421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-70805729991564279792013-07-24T16:04:50.481-04:002013-07-24T16:04:50.481-04:00Just coming from a writer's conference I can s...Just coming from a writer's conference I can say with confidence that indie publishing is hugely popular. Authors love having control over their own work, as well as better royalties.<br /><br />I'm always interested in posts like these, to hear about it all from authors who have already taken the plunge.Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-10028178664516872282013-07-24T12:06:56.718-04:002013-07-24T12:06:56.718-04:00Thanks for sharing! Self-publishing is not a simpl...Thanks for sharing! Self-publishing is not a simple or easy route so it's always nice to hear how other authors approached it.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-84819520460984316402013-07-23T18:29:24.675-04:002013-07-23T18:29:24.675-04:00Great insights in the self publishing enigma!
Con...Great insights in the self publishing enigma!<br /><br />Congrats and all the best!<br /><br />NasRomance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7306787915139810362013-07-23T16:26:12.497-04:002013-07-23T16:26:12.497-04:00Diane,
This is good to know! :) Thanks for your in...Diane,<br />This is good to know! :) Thanks for your input!<br /><br />Damyanti,<br />That's one common thread I've been hearing - about control. Glad you could stop by! :)<br /><br />Susan,<br />I hear you! It is a lot of work, that's for sure. :) <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Karen<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-55247864310446775332013-07-23T10:58:46.504-04:002013-07-23T10:58:46.504-04:00Thanks for the interviews, Karen. I've thought...Thanks for the interviews, Karen. I've thought about self-publishing but it seems so daunting to me that it scares the wits out of me. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-69142715833490046812013-07-23T09:49:26.796-04:002013-07-23T09:49:26.796-04:00Self-pubbing is a lot of work, but it is also very...Self-pubbing is a lot of work, but it is also very rewarding if done well. Control is one big aspect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-42158566119843428292013-07-23T09:05:15.860-04:002013-07-23T09:05:15.860-04:00Lightning Source is a good option, Tyrean.Lightning Source is a good option, Tyrean.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3927040358594473512013-07-23T07:13:50.835-04:002013-07-23T07:13:50.835-04:00Alex - yes, I made it through!
Karen - Thanks fo...Alex - yes, I made it through! <br /><br />Karen - Thanks for having me here!!! I really appreciate it!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18775439094243788532013-07-22T17:01:17.151-04:002013-07-22T17:01:17.151-04:00Stephen,
Yes, you have experience with this, don&#...Stephen,<br />Yes, you have experience with this, don't you? And much success as well! Thanks for your input!<br /><br />Kenda,<br />I know, it is something to think on, isn't it? Cheering you on in the journey! :) <br /><br />Theresa,<br />It does seem that way, doesn't it? I think it is a good option for some. Interesting times we are in, right? :) <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Karen<br />Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-47525685155301066852013-07-22T16:16:35.115-04:002013-07-22T16:16:35.115-04:00Interesting reasons for self publishing. More and ...Interesting reasons for self publishing. More and more people seem to be doing it every day. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18599334269639863902013-07-22T16:08:22.906-04:002013-07-22T16:08:22.906-04:00Appreciate the insights on Cathy and Tyrean's ...Appreciate the insights on Cathy and Tyrean's journeys into the self-publishing world. Thanks, Karen. All information gathered will help in the event I decide to go that route. Still in the "research" phase of it all :-) Wishing both great successes!Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3162139049900852962013-07-22T15:59:04.921-04:002013-07-22T15:59:04.921-04:00I tried using iUniverse way back when and.tthey we...I tried using iUniverse way back when and.tthey were the only ones who made any money. Its so easy to go it alone today. And you can keep a more if not all of.the profits.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-27311054530788169152013-07-22T14:45:57.246-04:002013-07-22T14:45:57.246-04:00Alex,
I am glad it worked out for her too. I think...Alex,<br />I am glad it worked out for her too. I think both writers show a lot of courage! :)<br /><br />Lydia,<br />I agree, they are brave! I self pubbed a small booklet for homeschool parents and even that took a LOT of work. :) Can't even imagine a full length book like theirs!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.com