tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post5908211195625282725..comments2023-03-19T07:37:07.241-07:00Comments on Starbound Lovers: Indie Publish or Traditional Publish why I chose IndieLynn Crainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17563978872099232823noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-84386513437366014882013-01-24T09:55:27.112-08:002013-01-24T09:55:27.112-08:00Thanks Dawn Marie.Thanks Dawn Marie.woolfcindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064344811089061581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-32088451159232705542013-01-24T09:38:41.435-08:002013-01-24T09:38:41.435-08:00Wishing you continued success, Cindy!Wishing you continued success, Cindy!Dawn Marie Hamilronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366244357545585183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-14823798364895255842013-01-24T07:33:21.919-08:002013-01-24T07:33:21.919-08:00I have to agree PJ. I've never worked so hard...I have to agree PJ. I've never worked so hard in my life. Between writing and promo, I work 18 hours a day which means I spend only a couple of hours with my husband, usually watching TV. I have insomnia and get about 4 hours sleep per night. It's a tough business and I can't imagine what I'd do if I had an outside job too. There literally aren't enough hours in the day.woolfcindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064344811089061581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-74388189233861273912013-01-24T07:10:53.031-08:002013-01-24T07:10:53.031-08:00Yes one must get the work to the reading public an...Yes one must get the work to the reading public any possible way.John Klawitterhttp://www.johnklawitter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-60473780417012796492013-01-24T05:47:16.135-08:002013-01-24T05:47:16.135-08:00Great post, Cynthia! Thanks for the comment about ...Great post, Cynthia! Thanks for the comment about hiring a cover artist. Such an increase in sales!Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-10829755676696260152013-01-24T04:57:07.945-08:002013-01-24T04:57:07.945-08:00So glad you took the plunge, Cynthia. The thing I ...So glad you took the plunge, Cynthia. The thing I like about Indie published books is that you have so much more variety to choose from--a dilemma with such limited reading time these days. I love all genres and many times, the reason stories haven't been picked up by NY Editors is because they are so limited in how much they can produce and they have to buy what they know they can sell. It doesn't mean there isn't a readership for what others are writing.<br /><br />It's a win for everyone (except for the big Publishers)when there is good quality product coming out of the Indie world. As you said, you can find some fabulous new authors and some really unique, well-written, well-edited books. You get your stinkers, but I read crap from NY now and then, too. And you are so right about the covers. A captivating cover is the biggest tool we have to market our books and there is some stiff competition out there, so you have to stand out in the crowd and look professional. I noticed a bump in my sales as well since I put new covers on a couple of my books. It's worth the investment to hire professionals.<br /><br />I'm happy that it has worked out for you and so many others. The opportunities are endless...but so is the work. After Indie publishing four YA novels last year, with two more slated for this year, I can tell you, I've never worked so hard in my life. <br /><br />Most authors do what we do while working other jobs, raising a family, and trying to take care of our health while adjusting to a life of 6-10 hours a day at a computer.The lifestyle of any published author, but especially Indies, is not for the faint of heart or those who don't want to run a business. But if you love to write, and you want to be published, there's no more guardian at the door to refuse you passage. The sky really is the limit! But watch out for that learning curve--because it is a very fluid endeavor.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your experience:-)PJ Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02761755589950460065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-62815947688928440102013-01-24T04:51:55.441-08:002013-01-24T04:51:55.441-08:00Loved reading your story, Cynthia. I couldn't ...Loved reading your story, Cynthia. I couldn't agree more. Self-publishing is not just viable, for most of us, it's the most desirable model.<br />Norah Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01151103954061826427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-11771154050413326602013-01-24T03:53:09.902-08:002013-01-24T03:53:09.902-08:00Great post! Best wishes.Great post! Best wishes.Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-3346558850441350362013-01-23T22:51:38.614-08:002013-01-23T22:51:38.614-08:00Cindy, I love hearing indie stories, too, especial...Cindy, I love hearing indie stories, too, especially successful ones! It is hard work and those of us who are also going that route can appreciate what you've done to make it happen. Marlie Bridgeshttp://marliebridges.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-32979153474777966092013-01-23T22:14:00.568-08:002013-01-23T22:14:00.568-08:00Being a true independent publisher is a little dif...Being a true independent publisher is a little different from self publishing. As indies we take our job seriously. We do everything the big publishers do including hiring editors. In some ways, it's tougher than going with an established publishing house, but the rewards of indie publishing are so much greater! Indie publishing is evolving and we're learning to keep up. <br /><br />I love the cover for The Swords of Gregara.<br /> E. Ayershttp://www.ayersbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-37392899130724362152013-01-23T20:30:36.258-08:002013-01-23T20:30:36.258-08:00Thanks Allison. I'm glad you stopped by.Thanks Allison. I'm glad you stopped by.woolfcindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064344811089061581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5568842413800774126.post-81043070256175305772013-01-23T11:14:26.195-08:002013-01-23T11:14:26.195-08:00Great post, Cynthia. I love hearing indie stories ...Great post, Cynthia. I love hearing indie stories and what pushed authors into making the decision.Allison Merritthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815938562546801372noreply@blogger.com