tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post3847339851351974302..comments2024-03-29T03:31:03.598+10:00Comments on Wagging Tales: Insecure about Indie Publishing?Charmaine Clancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-71687859718380249202012-12-12T08:37:28.705+10:002012-12-12T08:37:28.705+10:00You put a lot of hard work into your debut and it ...You put a lot of hard work into your debut and it shows. Indie publishing has changed a lot. I've been reading some great indie books these past few years. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-8688042145901786502012-12-10T15:05:13.934+10:002012-12-10T15:05:13.934+10:00Good for you for getting out there and taking the ...Good for you for getting out there and taking the plunge! That takes courage. :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-12451437806686056902012-12-07T07:00:45.657+10:002012-12-07T07:00:45.657+10:00Yeah, I can relate to the awkwardness. I self-pubb...Yeah, I can relate to the awkwardness. I self-pubbed one book as an experiment, and I KNOW I'm more insecure about it than if I (ever) get a traditionally published book printed. Sounds like you really did your research, which is way cool. I still ADORE your zombie dog cover, oh wow. He is SO creepily cute, and the colors really work. :) Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-20593450629553931812012-12-07T05:40:49.380+10:002012-12-07T05:40:49.380+10:00Well done with Indie Publishing. And you turned do...Well done with Indie Publishing. And you turned down a traditional publisher to go indie? Go you! That surely must have taken guts.<br /><br />But yes, to improve the reputation of Indie authors, writers need good editors. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your experiences!Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-77164903248514138372012-12-06T12:38:21.673+10:002012-12-06T12:38:21.673+10:00I have read many self-published books that were a ...I have read many self-published books that were a far step above many traditional. You are published - that is something to be proud of.Tasha Seegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489911822054861132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-85756807630600506962012-12-06T09:10:32.309+10:002012-12-06T09:10:32.309+10:00Some of the comments I get from my local writing f...Some of the comments I get from my local writing friends are... interesting, to be kind. <br /><br />I chose indie because indie suits my independent nature best. Attitudes are slowly changing, but I don't let it bother me anymore.<br /><br />This is my road, i love it, and I'm proud to be out there. M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-77099731802316019652012-12-06T08:19:24.911+10:002012-12-06T08:19:24.911+10:00Saying hello from IWSG... Congratulations on havin...Saying hello from IWSG... Congratulations on having your book published! The introduction of The Zombie Dog made me think of Pet Sematary but your cover makes the zombie dog look sooo cute.<br /><br />Thanks for the tips you offered on self-publishing. This post is a good resource for those interested in doing that. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-67452043872569981992012-12-06T08:10:01.906+10:002012-12-06T08:10:01.906+10:00Thanks for the awesome support. That's why I l...Thanks for the awesome support. That's why I love this industry :) <br /><br />I should probably add the disclaimer that the implied stigma may be my perspective of people's attitudes and may not actually reflect reality--much like most of my insights on life. :)Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-49135742353064322712012-12-06T03:15:28.599+10:002012-12-06T03:15:28.599+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-73769760565527381212012-12-06T02:13:08.221+10:002012-12-06T02:13:08.221+10:00High fives on going indie! It's a huge wave th...High fives on going indie! It's a huge wave that just keeps growing and you are going to be on top. I hate the snobbery that comes with the industry sometimes. Ah well, that being said we also have one of the warmest, most helpful communities going. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-40322235496499867342012-12-06T01:32:43.377+10:002012-12-06T01:32:43.377+10:00Great tips on indie publishing. If I take that rou...Great tips on indie publishing. If I take that route, I'll be back checking out these links. My biggest concern is promotion, or the lack of desire for stores to carry my book.<br /><br />As I said in an earlier post, I think your cover is FANTASTIC! I had no idea you were indie published. See? Professional results can be obtained!<br /><br />Wonderful post!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064990883097071040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-56461028948846514642012-12-06T00:00:38.281+10:002012-12-06T00:00:38.281+10:00Funny, I hang out some places that the self publis...Funny, I hang out some places that the self publishing crowd tells others 'why bother giving a big cut to publishers and agents?'<br /><br />It totally depends what people have been exposed to. But I think it can be a great decision and I hope you do really well with it.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-4467786903357787672012-12-05T23:43:53.163+10:002012-12-05T23:43:53.163+10:00DREAMLANDER seems interesting!DREAMLANDER seems interesting!DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-7754184447664123662012-12-05T23:43:25.193+10:002012-12-05T23:43:25.193+10:00You have every right to stand proud. Your book loo...You have every right to stand proud. Your book looks great! But I totally understand your thoughts. I think many writers do. The industry is changing, but it will take a while for prejudices to disappear. Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-38788177497290931522012-12-05T14:52:26.926+10:002012-12-05T14:52:26.926+10:00And thanks for making our writer's group break...And thanks for making our writer's group break up such fun. xDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-22156614564610895362012-12-05T14:51:36.926+10:002012-12-05T14:51:36.926+10:00This is telling it like it is, Charmaine. You omit...This is telling it like it is, Charmaine. You omitted the fact that you were accepted by a traditional publisher but chose to go the self pub route, and good on you. As long as self pub authors avail themselves of a good copy editor and a good structural editor and a good cover guru, there's nothing to hang your head over. I think there's still a lot of promotion needing to be done by the author if you go the trad publishing route too.<br /><br />(((clink))) Here's to indie publishers - self pub and small press! <br /><br />I, too, aim to review a lot of indies as soon as I find a slot on my blog!<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-60065958941438751972012-12-05T11:34:29.854+10:002012-12-05T11:34:29.854+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-29056002056640065692012-12-05T09:36:53.750+10:002012-12-05T09:36:53.750+10:00Thanks for visiting. I'm now following you. I ...Thanks for visiting. I'm now following you. I just self-published my first book. While I didn't consider traditional publication, I worried about being snobbed by other writers/authors. But as Dr. Seuss (I think) said, "Those who care don't matter, and those who matter don't care."<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-18103860911876450032012-12-05T09:35:23.713+10:002012-12-05T09:35:23.713+10:00Yeah self publishing is surely going to keep growi...Yeah self publishing is surely going to keep growing and growing, so no need to be insecure about that.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-78516338353263947572012-12-05T09:22:35.138+10:002012-12-05T09:22:35.138+10:00Yep, I totally get this. It's sooo hard to sta...Yep, I totally get this. It's sooo hard to stand tall with the 'traditionally' published authors, but seriously, Charmaine, you have every reson to stand tall. Your work is awesome and I loved your story. More please!!!<br /><br />And thank you so much for mentioning Make Believe. Many hugs.<br />LynLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-56942971958399761892012-12-05T09:01:16.381+10:002012-12-05T09:01:16.381+10:00I just read an article about the shift in publishi...I just read an article about the shift in publishing and how self-publishing is exploding and continues to grow - and with positive results and a bright future. <br />Don't let anyone make you feel second rate for your decision to go indie.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-1443960622247484392012-12-05T07:27:03.599+10:002012-12-05T07:27:03.599+10:00I know what you mean. Attitudes are slowly changin...I know what you mean. Attitudes are slowly changing, but there are still people who think being self-published is a bad thing. In the end, readers don't care. They just want a good book.<br /><br />Make Believe is an awesome anthology! And Dreamlander looks really good. Love the cover! The kids book looks so cute. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.com