tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post8995210834104150046..comments2023-10-30T08:00:54.059-04:00Comments on Laurel's Leaves: Navigating through the fogLaurel Garverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-6393686426246032542011-09-22T16:01:51.841-04:002011-09-22T16:01:51.841-04:00I've thought about indie publishing down the l...I've thought about indie publishing down the line. If nothing ever comes of trying the traditional route. To me, I'd be happy if I could do nothing but focus on my writing. It hasn't happened yet, but we can dream, yes? :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-31644463741733492902011-09-22T09:05:37.524-04:002011-09-22T09:05:37.524-04:00Lydia: I think the assumption was if you wanted to...Lydia: I think the assumption was if you wanted to work SOLELY as a writer and live well, you need to be very, very productive. But there are plenty who never quit the day job and instead slowly build an audience and a backlist (what you might call the "old fashioned way" of becoming a successful author).Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-36578864232508548012011-09-22T09:03:46.064-04:002011-09-22T09:03:46.064-04:00Stina: I've also noticed that brick and mortar...Stina: I've also noticed that brick and mortar stores carry very few YA contemp stories, except by established authors. Among other things, I'm exploring doing BOTH an e-book and POD (print-on-demand) paperback. You can't price POD books as low as a mass-market paperback (printing costs run about $9-10 per book), but many debut YAs only have one printing--in hardback! So I think POD books can compete on price--sell for $13-15 versus an $18-25 hardback.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-8980904917951570072011-09-21T20:57:09.308-04:002011-09-21T20:57:09.308-04:00I read that article about productivity and was blo...I read that article about productivity and was blown away. 8-10 books a year? What about sleep?<br /><br />OMG. Anyway, I have similar thoughts to Stina's about going traditional right now.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-85761468415322953462011-09-21T19:43:10.542-04:002011-09-21T19:43:10.542-04:00I'm still looking at going the traditional rou...I'm still looking at going the traditional route, but you never know. What's hold me back right now from going indie is that teens mostly prefer a real book over an ebook. On the other hand, most YA books by traditional publishers aren't available IN the stores. So even if your book is published, teens might not buy it because they can't pick it up and check it out. :PStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-24671878821802520202011-09-21T10:54:08.579-04:002011-09-21T10:54:08.579-04:00Anne: I hear you and am having very similar though...Anne: I hear you and am having very similar thoughts. I find myself very attracted to the "having a measure of control" aspect, and I while I love this book, I know it has niche appeal rather than mass appeal.<br /><br />Michael: I have a genre-bender for a more niche audience, so I don't think this will be my break-in-big book. What I haven't decided is whether self or small pub is the best path for me.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-31499639520201581802011-09-21T09:43:47.504-04:002011-09-21T09:43:47.504-04:00Hi, Laurel,
I know EXACTLY how you feel. I just f...Hi, Laurel,<br /><br />I know EXACTLY how you feel. I just finished my lasted novel and am faced with the same confusion.<br /><br />I plan to query a bit to see what happens, but I might do a small indy publisher or self publish. Not quite sure yet.<br /><br />Thanks for the links... I hope they don't confuse me more. LOL.<br /><br />Good luck with your decision and keep us posted.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-77974044371095516062011-09-21T08:47:25.954-04:002011-09-21T08:47:25.954-04:00I decided to go the self-publishing route because ...I decided to go the self-publishing route because the Big 6 is falling apart, agents are a mess, I didn't find a small press who would do marketing, and If I had to do it for them, then I could certainly do it for me. <br /><br />I'm happy with my decision and even if it doesn't sell, it will be a great learning experience.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-31611156958487222011-09-21T08:44:01.955-04:002011-09-21T08:44:01.955-04:00Laura: Yes, absolutely. Each path has its pros and...Laura: Yes, absolutely. Each path has its pros and cons--it's a matter of finding the set that you feel you can live with. For example, the Big-6 adds outside pressure to sell well because others count on your sucesss for them to succeed. You don't have that same pressure self-publishing, but it comes with some financial risk.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-43668510459710174772011-09-21T08:38:21.325-04:002011-09-21T08:38:21.325-04:00Carol: Thanks for visiting and the follow! The &qu...Carol: Thanks for visiting and the follow! The "how fast" post definitely shook me up.<br /><br />Bish: I think I would have had very different answers were I diving into writing earlier in life. Finding a path with the right level of balance and control...that's what I'm trying to figure out.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-71883066112744281482011-09-20T19:26:37.985-04:002011-09-20T19:26:37.985-04:00I've been reading most of the posts on publish...I've been reading most of the posts on publishing that I find. I think as writers we have to be informed in order to make the right decision. There is no wrong or right decision - just what's right for us.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-59117958962489522312011-09-20T15:40:57.266-04:002011-09-20T15:40:57.266-04:00Great post and thought provoking questions which I...Great post and thought provoking questions which I still struggle to answer.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-55069199993799726202011-09-20T14:11:59.119-04:002011-09-20T14:11:59.119-04:00What great links! I especially have to check out t...What great links! I especially have to check out the "How fast do you have to write" linky. Nice to visit you and your blog here! :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-56292927027124668862011-09-20T13:31:33.615-04:002011-09-20T13:31:33.615-04:00Shannon: Warning--the links might leave you even m...Shannon: Warning--the links might leave you even more confused, but I hope some folks might benefit from weighing various view out there. Or at least explain my own sense of ambivalence generally.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-45433835176154839432011-09-20T13:23:51.832-04:002011-09-20T13:23:51.832-04:00Great post, Laurel. Publishing has become such a c...Great post, Laurel. Publishing has become such a confusing thing these days: what to do, what NOT to do, and how to know the difference. Thanks for the links. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.com