tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post7630794843723025466..comments2024-03-11T07:25:29.540+00:00Comments on Nicola Vincent-Abnett: Self-Publishing: A Chance to Get Your Own Back!Nicola Vincent-Abnetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04865608045342419682noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post-56356364296063777462013-10-02T17:17:17.843+01:002013-10-02T17:17:17.843+01:00Hi Nik, feel free to use me if I can be of any hel...Hi Nik, feel free to use me if I can be of any help; an awful lot of my writer friends have published erotica successfully over the last few years, and I know several who make a good living through self publishing.<br /><br />Just a quick question though, considering your feelings on self publishing - have you tried any of the smaller online publishers first? if you are interested I can see if some of my friends can give you some advice, or failing that you should be able to find most of them listed at the EWA website.<br /><br />Whatever your choice, I look forward to reading it and will, of course, help you promote the hell out of it :-)Elizabeth Bramwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693182585136055698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post-72617295623866083052013-10-02T12:54:19.527+01:002013-10-02T12:54:19.527+01:00As one of the people who has pushed you on Self Pu...As one of the people who has pushed you on Self Publishing before, I say 'good on you' for at least considering it again. And if you need a hand, I'll be more than happy to help out as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post-61744617507094332992013-10-02T12:28:40.487+01:002013-10-02T12:28:40.487+01:00Hello Nik, thank you for your kind comments, you k...Hello Nik, thank you for your kind comments, you know I genuinely loved reading your book, so no pressure but Do it, let him do it for you! We all want to know what happens to Kat! So go for it...... Vanessa XxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post-56384228292978718752013-10-02T12:26:53.340+01:002013-10-02T12:26:53.340+01:00If I do it, I shall approach it, as I do all thing...If I do it, I shall approach it, as I do all things, with vigor and the intent to do it thoroughly.<br /><br />I shall probably treat it as an exercise to see whether I can change my mind. To see if I can prove that it can be done to a decent standard, with the help of others. Perhaps it is possible to be a writer/publisher rather than a self-publisher writer. Who knows?Nicola Vincent-Abnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04865608045342419682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post-30242551374598511172013-10-02T12:13:26.164+01:002013-10-02T12:13:26.164+01:00So you really do not want to do it then, and just ...So you really do not want to do it then, and just feel morally obliged?<br /><br />If that is really the only reason why you are considering it, then you might lack the motivation needed not to sucumb to "good enough" syndrome, ironically turning the project into exactly the second-rate endeavour you fear self-publishing is.<br /><br />If, on the other hand, you accept your book is a good book and want it published then you might be able to fight for a good product.<br /><br />If it will help then I will don my lawyer hat for a moment: you promised to self-publish the book; therefore, accepting my definition, you promised to stop viewing it only as a manuscript you are submitting and start viewing it as something you might risk publishing costs on. If you send the manuscript out for editing, seek a cover, do all the things a publisher does, and at the end of that do not feel it is a product you-as-publisher would release, then you have fulfilled your promise to self-publish.<br /><br />As you are asking editors, designers, &c. to do their part for free, you have nothing to lose from going forward; you might even gain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post-40374553116545594962013-10-02T11:00:43.470+01:002013-10-02T11:00:43.470+01:00The promise is my biggest stumbling block!The promise is my biggest stumbling block!Nicola Vincent-Abnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04865608045342419682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post-27741680634179079532013-10-02T10:30:14.083+01:002013-10-02T10:30:14.083+01:00I went over your articles on self-publishing again...I went over your articles on self-publishing again, just so I was certain why you were so vehement: we seem to use the term very differently. You seem to be against it because you are treating it as either/or; either you have other people involved or you self-publish. This misconception about what the process from author's brain to reader's eyes can be, is why I lean toward Chuck Wendig's label of the author-publisher: the writer who also employs the people the traditional publisher employs.<br /><br />I say this not to revisit the debate, but in an attempt to remove those doubts caused by an arbitrary division of publishing into self- and proper.<br /><br />Of course you should look at self-publishing Addled Kat. With the same process of using skilled labour for each step that any publisher uses.<br /><br />Were it me I would also do it because I had promised, but each person's ethics are their own.<br /><br />I have several years experience editing fiction on top of many years proofing legal documents. I am happy to provide my services if they are of use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post-91494604944813503432013-10-02T10:18:30.875+01:002013-10-02T10:18:30.875+01:00Serendipity.
One of my favourite words.
I remem...Serendipity. <br /><br />One of my favourite words.<br /><br />I remember when you were first dallying with the idea of this and I was excited by the prospect. Most of my female friends have read 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and, for a variety of reasons, enjoyed it. I read it so I could be horrible and smug and bookishly snobbish and so I could, ultimately, take the piss out of them! I did so mercilessly. I also tried to get them to read some quality 'smut', instead of this drivel. I attempted to push these undiscerning ladies towards Anaïs Nin but to no avail.<br /><br />One of my favourite girl friends has also read 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. It is the ONLY book she has read. She loved it. This pains me. I have attempted to use this as a springboard to the vast and beautiful world of (well written) books. I failed.<br /><br />I talked to my friend about you and your potential novel. I told her about it being a 'clit-lit' book. A well written book. A book by somebody that can actually write! I persuaded my friend to agree that if your book ever saw the light of day, she would read it. This is a big thing. A huge step for her. But only if the novel is written and published. Otherwise, 'Fifty Shades of Grey' could be the only book she has read, or ever will read. No pressure then, Nik!<br /><br />My friend's name is Kat.<br /><br />Serendipity. One of my favourite words.<br /><br />As for self-publishing? I fully understand your reservations about this. I don't actually agree with them, but that's just me. Can I be pedantic? Your BROTHER would be publishing it so the 'self-publishing' tag would not apply.<br /><br />Lastly, I have no particular talents but I am more than willing to volunteer my services in any way you see fit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16977585830246881166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post-49554402089136189942013-10-02T10:08:48.618+01:002013-10-02T10:08:48.618+01:00I think it would be fun - and you won't have l...I think it would be fun - and you won't have lost anything since it hasn't sold. And we'll all give it some publicity! And then we might get the sequel out there too.Rebecca Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474010455394752000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6477143695543382552.post-62926068730202757442013-10-02T09:12:23.160+01:002013-10-02T09:12:23.160+01:00Yes. Absolutely. I will plug the hell out of it be...Yes. Absolutely. I will plug the hell out of it because it was awesome fun - BirdyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com