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Hi again, everyone. I thought I was going to finish my update about traditional vs. self-publishing with a candid look at the Pros and Cons of self-publishing. But there’s so much to cover and so much has changed. Again, it’s going to take me more than one post… so get comfortable.
In parts 1 and 2 I talked about how traditional publishing no longer has the benefits it once did, and we ended up with a chart that looked like this:
COMPARISON OF TRADITIONAL VS SELF PUBLISHING TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING Pros Cons Support Distribution Editing Bookstores Awards Reviews Agents Ebook Rights and RoyaltiesReporting and payments Smaller advance/print runs Limited time/shelf space Hinky contracts Possible Bankrupty Accounting irregularities Agents Hi, again. In part one we tackled the supposed “pros” of support and distribution that I thought … Read more
If you’ve been following me on Twitter, FB, and Google+, you know I’ve been talking about a new online magazine that debuts — today! Starting with the 2012 election, American women have emerged as a new high-target demographic powerbase for media. But the media’s approach has not necessarily changed much from continuing an emphasis on … Read more
It’s time for a rant. I try not to impose on your forbearance, but I need to talk. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not angry, or about to blow up… I just want to go on (and on) about something. So if the subject matter doesn’t interest you, just scroll down to the bottom where … Read more
Since the season is upon us, I’d like to tell you about the scariest thing that ever happened to me. Actually, I have several experiences from which to draw: — I was caught in a fire in my apartment building and had to run down a smoke-filled staircase — I was mugged in downtown Chicago … Read more
Although A Bitter Veil has been out for several months, I realized I’ve never discussed it here. Especially in terms of how it meshes with what I think are important elements of the craft of writing. So if you’re interested, read on. As crime writers we learn early that “conflict” is the most essential ingredient … Read more
Wow. You must watch this. Two Minute World History
Hi, folks. This is going to be a long post, so go get some coffee or wine or something before you read it. OK? Oh… and before we start, there was a happy ending to the bookseller situation last week. They decided to order all my books. I was very happy. I think they were … Read more