tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396437919069310850.post3698186811701954720..comments2023-05-30T08:29:42.770-04:00Comments on The Erotica Readers & Writers Association Blog: Self-Publishing And Promotions - An ExperimentCroco Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04417265522875605547noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396437919069310850.post-85219329667611222522013-03-02T09:18:38.736-05:002013-03-02T09:18:38.736-05:00My self-published books have not sold well. I have...My self-published books have not sold well. I haven't quite figured out why yet. Part of the problem is that I'm not well-known, and the writers who do best in self-publishing are the ones who already have a following. It's too easy for a new or unknown writer to be lost in a huge sea of books. As you've said, self-publishing requires a lot of work - time that could be better spent building a readership and/or writing. <br /><br />I do better with some of my mid-sized publishers. I have a new novel in the works at the moment, and I'm not going to self-publish that one. I'm going to submit it to the larger independent presses that have good track records. Yes, you must be careful when choosing a publisher. It seems there is a new pub opening every other week, and I avoid new ones. I agree with Absolute Write that writers should watch a new pub for at least two years before even considering submitting to it. I may return to self-publishing once I develop more of a following, but now I plan to submit to established, reputable independent publishers.Elizabeth Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02322056244180901707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396437919069310850.post-67736863457301181982013-03-02T01:45:55.167-05:002013-03-02T01:45:55.167-05:00Hello, Elizabeth,
So don't pull your punches ...Hello, Elizabeth,<br /><br />So don't pull your punches - after all this work, how well have your self-pubbed books sold? Especially in comparison to the books you have out with indie publishers?<br /><br />I certainly agree that you need to be really careful about which publishers you sign with. You need to find a company that realized publishing is a business, and treats it that way.<br /><br />So far I haven't gone the self-pub route, because I'd rather spend the limited time I have building readership (or writing) as opposed to learning all the ins and outs of the different publishing platforms. The work my publishers do on editing and cover art is worth the 20-30% extra, in my opinion, especially if that helps me increase my overall level of sales.<br />Lisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396437919069310850.post-37696575977884124892013-03-01T10:05:23.380-05:002013-03-01T10:05:23.380-05:00Lady Flo,
I compartmentalize my work. Write in th...Lady Flo,<br /><br />I compartmentalize my work. Write in the morning and promo in the afternoon. I also keep lists and a very well-tended calendar. I try to determine what works the best and gets me the most results, and I follow through with those things. Those are just some suggestions. What works for you may be different. Elizabeth Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02322056244180901707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396437919069310850.post-31569420878671068682013-03-01T05:25:54.256-05:002013-03-01T05:25:54.256-05:00Self-publishing has a double face. It could be an ...Self-publishing has a double face. It could be an opportunity for many writers (also for me), but we know that division of labor is better.<br />If I have to concentrate on writing, how do I do everything else?Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15275860455671107147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396437919069310850.post-80591718341104440532013-02-28T18:54:21.054-05:002013-02-28T18:54:21.054-05:00Thanks for the comment, Ron. I have a feeling self...Thanks for the comment, Ron. I have a feeling self-publishing takes some time to catch on for people who are just starting out. You aren't going to get scads of readers overnight. The problem is, does the writer want to put in the effort?Elizabeth Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02322056244180901707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7396437919069310850.post-33083900731348321412013-02-28T14:17:57.347-05:002013-02-28T14:17:57.347-05:00Thanks Elizabeth for an entertaining and informati...Thanks Elizabeth for an entertaining and informative article. Now I need to question my inclination to self-publish.Dr. Ron Gerughtyhttp://www.esybron.orgnoreply@blogger.com