tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post975637516367635556..comments2023-10-30T03:57:36.471-07:00Comments on Creepy Query Girl: A Civilian in the Ebook RevolutionCreepy Query Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-21188817251118438612011-05-19T16:09:55.420-07:002011-05-19T16:09:55.420-07:00It seems like the Kindle, Kobo, and all of the oth...It seems like the Kindle, Kobo, and all of the other popular e-readers are taking over, and now would be the best time to get onboard the epub wagon. Personally, I love going into a bookstore and buying a stack of novels that I can later display on my bookshelves, but so many people want the ease of carrying 1,000 books on 1 little machine. <br /><br />Even if an author epubs, agents and publishing houses still take notice of what's hot and make offers that way. <br /><br />What route do we, as authors, take?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-57662041754204639752011-05-19T12:13:05.381-07:002011-05-19T12:13:05.381-07:00Maybe it's an age thing - I grew up with and s...Maybe it's an age thing - I grew up with and still only buy books.Dorothy Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11281154823158819979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-56900308298250409172011-05-19T11:39:41.283-07:002011-05-19T11:39:41.283-07:00It's confusing for everybody. And the confusio...It's confusing for everybody. And the confusion isn't helped by the semantics--which change daily. 2 years ago "indie" meant small publisher. Now it has been taken over by the self e-pub revolutionaries. <br /><br />So former indies have to become simply "small." Sigh.<br /><br />It's a wild west where nobody knows the rules. Big Six publishers and most agents are digging in their heels and saying they won't touch anything that doesn't have a guaranteed 100,000 in sales. So agents are setting up their own publishing companies because they can't get good ebook deals for their clients from the Big Six <br /><br />On the other hand, most indies are making zilch. These would be the "prickly and resentful and paranoid" ones Dianne mentions above. <br /><br />Some even have great books with great covers, but they're not a genre Kindle users read much (like women's fiction.)<br /><br />But as I said in my post this week, the indie/agent/trad. publishers are all overlapping. self-pubbed e-books are being scouted by agents who offer great deals to do an about face and go the trad. route. OR--Just heard this today: to self publish with an agent's help, then market to big six after big sales. <br /><br />The e-book is becoming the new query. Self pub, sell 50,000 copies, and we'll talk.<br /><br />What does a normal, non-enterpreneurial writer do? Me, I'm taking another look at those "small" guys. Their doors are wide open. They usually don't take agented work. But they'll help promote and treat you like a person.Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-86529938787944265302011-05-18T19:35:33.790-07:002011-05-18T19:35:33.790-07:00ergh. I tell ya, honey. I'm going the traditio...ergh. I tell ya, honey. I'm going the traditional route, and it's as slow and quiet as if... I don't know. But I want an editor. I want great cover art. I want the old fairytale.<br /><br />sigh.<br /><br />who knows what's right. Epublishing is a lot of work, that's for sure b/c it's ALL you~ <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-3198577077862169992011-05-18T15:25:14.615-07:002011-05-18T15:25:14.615-07:00I can give you LOTS of information about indie-pub...I can give you LOTS of information about indie-publishing and even point you toward a group of people who have done it. Some are fantastic writers! Some just think they are. Some have found a niche and have a plethora of readers. Others are prickly and resentful and paranoid.<br /><br />But one thing is true of everyone in that field. Unless you want your work swallowed up into a void to disappear forever, you have to promote the hell out of it -- without getting yourself labeled a spammer. Which is tricky.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-44052117573275159992011-05-18T15:14:53.595-07:002011-05-18T15:14:53.595-07:00Things are definitely changing, and I'm suspic...Things are definitely changing, and I'm suspicious of anyone who makes broad, sweeping predictions. The self-pub route fits some, the small-indie-e-pub route fits others, and the traditional pub route fits a few more. And some do more than one of those things. It's just a personal choice and a calculated risk, no matter what you do!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636585111057799728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-17245398316764207762011-05-18T13:52:13.033-07:002011-05-18T13:52:13.033-07:00I think at the moment the success of e-publishing ...I think at the moment the success of e-publishing is dependant on the genre e.g, romance, contemporary fiction etc. I think genre fiction has its die hard fans still wanting to go the traditional route. I'm totally convinced that epublishing is the way forward (albeit begrudgingly) but I'd still want my work publishing in the traditional way. What I think epublishing is best for is as a compliment to the already published body of work that an author has.Jamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-19801380013250574762011-05-18T11:34:35.422-07:002011-05-18T11:34:35.422-07:00It's all very confusing. I'm not anywhere ...It's all very confusing. I'm not anywhere near the publishing stage, but as of now I'm thinking I'll be sticking to traditional publishing. But who knows, maybe when I get closer to publishing I'll be signing a different tune on that stage.Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-51417602446853755122011-05-18T10:13:00.410-07:002011-05-18T10:13:00.410-07:00I second a few others on here. While it seems a bi...I second a few others on here. While it seems a bit overwhelming to me, I also prefer a paperback in my hand. I don't do Kindles or Ebooks, for the most part. I want to feel the book in my hands. I also want another can of frosting. Like now.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-33735409600123265552011-05-18T10:11:17.766-07:002011-05-18T10:11:17.766-07:00I self-pubbed my novel last month, and I definitel...I self-pubbed my novel last month, and I definitely learned a lot about formatting, covers, etc. The most difficult part is selling the darn thing. But that's the same for traditional publishing, too.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13073492614699980016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-15740969778439746222011-05-18T08:42:26.631-07:002011-05-18T08:42:26.631-07:00Then there are those that would take issue with th...Then there are those that would take issue with the term "traditional publishing", wanting to distinquish it from "commercial publishing". So, at some point I guess there will be "traditional" e-publishing and "commercial" e-publishing and, and...Ricky Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861574330175082978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-30335554866487179282011-05-18T08:40:10.941-07:002011-05-18T08:40:10.941-07:00I think the most I would do is publish directly wi...I think the most I would do is publish directly with a legitimate indie publisher who has serious connections, but I would have had to completely EXHAUST every possible traditional method. I'm really looking to do it the old fashioned way. AND I WILL! LOLD. U. Okonkwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900694425526387930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-11642527864317724772011-05-18T08:19:45.787-07:002011-05-18T08:19:45.787-07:00Theresa had me over on her blog and interviewed me...Theresa had me over on her blog and interviewed me about epublishing. Here's the link if you want to check it out: http://theresamilstein.blogspot.com/2011/05/nicole-zoltack-talks-e-publishing.html<br /><br />What about Amanda Hockening who made herself a millionaire through self pub and now has deals with a major publisher? And then there are the authors going the other way - from traditional publishing to self pub.<br /><br />Why did Amanda's books catch on while others don't? You're right, luck plays a huge role. Word of mouth seem to be the biggest key and that's out of the author's hands.Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-45874005825360643072011-05-18T08:07:30.904-07:002011-05-18T08:07:30.904-07:00To be honest, this whole things scares the shit ou...To be honest, this whole things scares the shit out of me. It's an exciting time for publishing, but a terrifying one, too.<br /><br />I just want to write.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-43684075099668471892011-05-18T07:52:35.621-07:002011-05-18T07:52:35.621-07:00One of my CPs is having her short story published ...One of my CPs is having her short story published via an epub, but she write erotic romances, which are hot on this format. <br /><br />I'm still not considering it yet since I write YA.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-65918347266927643442011-05-18T07:48:53.127-07:002011-05-18T07:48:53.127-07:00I'm keeping the e-publishing option open in my...I'm keeping the e-publishing option open in my mind, almost like a back-up plan. <br /><br />My reservations about it mainly revolve around the fact that I don't have a friggin' clue about marketing and I have a limited amount of time. <br /><br />On the other hand, all this waiting, waiting, waiting is really boring. <br /><br />And my manuscript doesn't really fit in with any of the current trends. <br /><br />Plus, the idea of having more control over my work is really appealing.<br /><br />But an editor is something I desperately need. <br /><br />And I constantly wonder if there will still be bookstores in the next few years. <br /><br />So, I feel your pain.Cynthia Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595677706434920552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-49029267266038819742011-05-18T07:06:01.505-07:002011-05-18T07:06:01.505-07:00Well for someone who doesn't know the first th...Well for someone who doesn't know the first thing about e-publishing, that was a pretty good commentary. <br /><br />You raise a lot of good questions. And with everyone else, I'm very tempted. VERY tempted to e-publish (with an epub not self pub). We'll see what happens with the latest batch of queries.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-9616485189679528512011-05-18T06:52:49.599-07:002011-05-18T06:52:49.599-07:00I dunno. Publishing solely online feels like a cop...I dunno. Publishing solely online feels like a cop-out to me. I want a paperback to back it up! I'm still a paper gal. I dunno if that'll ever change. I guess it'll probably have to at some point, but I'm just not ready.<br /><br />Mind you, I'm not against self-publishing. I've self-pubbed my poetry book merely because I want to share it. I don't expect to make much money as poetry doesn't sell well anyway.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-74167852267933158552011-05-18T06:29:00.157-07:002011-05-18T06:29:00.157-07:00I suppose you could say I'm publishing online ...I suppose you could say I'm publishing online by putting poetry up on my website. But it's totally for exposure and not for money, clearly. <br /><br />As for making money with the whole self-publishing thing. I'm to fearful I'd fall on my face and no one would buy my work to try it.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-7717639753430928862011-05-18T05:58:14.574-07:002011-05-18T05:58:14.574-07:00I have seriously considered it many times but like...I have seriously considered it many times but like alot of writers I would like to be published in the traditional way...maybe its my age?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232979489927013323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-27504967718429733022011-05-18T05:56:33.760-07:002011-05-18T05:56:33.760-07:00It can be very tempting, can't it? It's so...It can be very tempting, can't it? It's something that is worth thinking about, for all the reasons you mentioned. But you're right in saying that not every genre or every book will do well. It's a mix of many things!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-29906233798077941692011-05-18T05:51:56.785-07:002011-05-18T05:51:56.785-07:00I am tempted many times by all the options that ar...I am tempted many times by all the options that are offered in the writing world. I think that it all comes down to that gut feeling you experience when you think about it and how much hard work you're willing to undergo alone. <br /><br />Some of these girls are warriors, super tough. They'll do very well in the online world. <br /><br />I consider myself tough but I also consider myself one that would love extra advice and being told I'm awesome every once in awhile! For me the agent and traditional publishing house just makes sense. That doesn't mean I don't cry, whine, and stomp my feet when six more rejections hit me in the face. I just remind myself this is right thing it's just not supposed to happen right now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-71016208502588501742011-05-18T05:09:36.456-07:002011-05-18T05:09:36.456-07:00I am in complete AWE at all these fab authors goin...I am in complete AWE at all these fab authors going the other than traditional publishing route! I couldn't do it and would rather have someone else do all that stuff for me! LOL! Yes, I'm that lazy! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-20782853290383495392011-05-18T04:47:41.505-07:002011-05-18T04:47:41.505-07:00Entirely tempting and overwhelming at the same tim...Entirely tempting and overwhelming at the same time. I've done the research and know the facts, and I'm completely leaning toward self publishing, without even trying the traditional path first. It's a risk, but I love a challenge.Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-84845351738914559792011-05-18T04:35:33.975-07:002011-05-18T04:35:33.975-07:00I share your confusion completely! And for some r...I share your confusion completely! And for some reason, I stubbornly insist that I want to be published the old-fashioned way. Though the sheer amount of time and patience it requires may be the deciding factor in changing my mind...Gina Cioccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024256412233972412noreply@blogger.com