Top 10 Mistakes in Self Publishing http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:57:22 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc246 I shall avoid all pitfalls pertaining to this practice upon publishing my first novella! Thanks Mike Daily, you\'re a godsend! Teresita Thunderpaw Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:22:23 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc267 Hi there. I\'m a 21-year-old girl who\'s working on a science fiction novel. I\'ve worked on it on and off since I was sixteen. I\'m not entirely sure self-publishing is an option for me, but I definitely appreciate the information. Thanks a lot! Alison Balancing Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:40:21 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc269 I\'m 17 and working on several different stories (still have not decided which to fully put time and effort into first). I also am not sure what\'s best for me but these are good things to take into serious consideration. Thanks! Matt Gonzales Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:05:25 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc284 [i]Thank you[/i] for sharing your experiences and making them available online. I was surprised at how much I found on the internet. I learned not to get lost in it, [b]stay focused [/b] and remember the basics. I wasn\'t out to get rich, just do what I love and still pay the bills. Every time money became the issue it was a struggle but never sell yourself short either. Helping people is good, for free or in yet another \"book\". I am turning this comment into one and boring readers by now. Thank you again for sharing. CD Keenan CD Keenan Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:30:34 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc290 I am just starting to write a book and appreciate your input about printers proof reading and printing. I have run a business in the printing industry and totally agree with you-all writers/self publishers take note -Mike Daily knows what he is talking about! Carolyne Sat, 27 Oct 2007 03:18:49 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc301 It\'s good to see that new authors are sharing their experiences. Hopefully future authors will pay attention. Publishing is not an extension of your writing--it requires a whole different thought process and activities. I\'ve been \"self\" and otherwise publishing my books for over 25 years and currently travel around presenting workshops on publishing/writing-related topics. I tell hopeful authors that there are really only two things they must do in order to be successfully published: 1. Study the publishing industry. It is imperative that you have some understanding of this world. 2. Write a book proposal BEFORE you finish your book. (Yes, for fiction, too.) This will tell you whether or not you have a viable product and help you identify your audience and discover where they are. It will give you ideas for establishing your platform (your way of attracting readers) and you\'ll learn how to build more salability into your book. Happy writing, Patricia Fry Author of 27 books, including, \"The Right Way to Write, Publish and Sell Your Book.\" www.matilijapress.com Patricia Fry Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:48:49 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc303 I am also one who has been working on my stories since I was 16 years of age and now that I am 21 now I feel like now is the time for me to get my pages together for the whole world to read. Now that I have researched the published industry I feel that I can move forward with my dream. Thanks alot for the advice and inspirations. Look for my name!!!! Monique H Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:41:08 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc307 This article was very helpful to me. There are a lot of decisions that will need to be made in order to make your dreams of writing and/or publishing a book come true. Reading your article helps to give you a realistic picture to get the end results! Thanks! Monique Forman Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:30:44 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc318 [b]I love your enthusiasm in your explanations.[/b] Lauren C. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:21:38 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc319 I love your enthusiasm in your explanations. Lauren C. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:23:14 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc325 great article, will help a lot on the subject of self publishing. abdul bhadravathi Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:39:42 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc385 Hello my name is Joshua i live in Oklahoma some where. I want to thank you for posting your comment very helpful information that you shared.I lost my 13 year old son two years ago and now I am trying too write a book about that experience how I made it through that ordeal I am reading your book now called The Right Way to Write Joshua Thomas Sat, 08 Dec 2007 02:49:50 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc406 Hi, You\'re right this book is my baby and I want to do it right. I don\'t want to make mistakes, but it\'s hard to do it all right when you are new to the profession. I want this book to be so clear to those that read it that when it is a movie it will touch the hearts of all. So what should I do to get the ball rolling. I haven\'t had it edited and most companies want you to pay them in order that they publish the book before they have read it. Can you give me some tips for self publishing as a new comer thanks!SPrice6@cinci.rr.com or (513)779-0286 Mac Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:44:47 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc462 I\'ve been published once and self-published twice, but before you make the choice to self-publish, pick up a copy of Writer\'s Market and send out at least 5 query letters to traditional publishing houses. Like Mike said, it could save you a small fortune if your manuscript gets accepted. Carol Denbow, author \"A Book Inside, Writing, publishing, and selling your story.\" (2008) Carol Denbow Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:00:06 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc464 Thinking my Shit is the Next Big Thing!! Thank you for removing the veil. I laughed out loud at that one. Viola P. Blue Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:31:38 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc531 retired teacher always wanted to write, starting a book \"about a dog\" Just getting started. Thanks for the advice! Any more free advice anyone can recommend ? John Cerutti Sun, 17 Feb 2008 09:58:15 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc533 I just finished publishing my first book \"Upon These Hills - One Man\'s Search for Understanding in a World Gone Mad\" and am thankful that Mike has offered these insights and saved me from certain anguish. Scott Perky Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:40:35 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc534 For those who are looking for a place to start here is my story. I published with Xlibris and I found them very helpful and professional. I have heard horror stories from others but personally I found these folks very easy to work with as they guided me through the publishing maze. The entire process from start to finish was completed for under $1,000. The drawback is that the finshed product can be expensive. Xlibris charges around $22.00 for a book that is anywhere from 107 - 200 pages. I purposely edited my book to 104 pages so that it would be available to the public for $15.99. It later dawned on me that Xlibris does not try to hold exclusive rights to publish your book so that once the copy is put in PDF format you can find a publisher that will print for less. The best advice I have is just to just write and edit, then edit some more and have someone else read and edit before you submit your work. Once you get through to the publishing stage you will have a grasp on the publishing process and feel much more confident when you begin your next book which I am doing right now. Scott Perky Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:02:12 +0100 http://www.writeandpublishyourbook.com/publishing/self-publishing/top-10-mistakes-in-self-publishing/#josc829 I just finished writing my book and i dont know where to start. I was thinking about self publishing but i dont even know how to go about getting a publisher. but i am willing to learn and do research. any advise??? Sekwanna Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:55:45 +0100