tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post5707914253282347717..comments2023-06-06T06:28:33.980-07:00Comments on Lynn Kelley: Random Acts of Weirdness: My Choices in PublishingLynNerdKelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-54910134450980439232011-11-16T07:31:54.825-08:002011-11-16T07:31:54.825-08:00This really opened my eyes and gave me a lot to th...This really opened my eyes and gave me a lot to think about. I would love to spend the bulk of my time writing.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-77059603168927261702011-10-24T15:44:38.892-07:002011-10-24T15:44:38.892-07:00GREAT post, Lynn. I just signed up for a Self-Pub...GREAT post, Lynn. I just signed up for a Self-Publishing 6 week class taught by Bob Mayer and Jen Talty that starts November 1st. When I started writing, I automatically thought that I'd go the traditional route, but now I'm second guessing myself. Why not have all the knowledge to choose at my fingertips? That's my goal now....learn, learn, learn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-1818034125971239882011-10-22T16:28:36.498-07:002011-10-22T16:28:36.498-07:00This is a great post! I think that it's import...This is a great post! I think that it's important each person figures out what is best for them. This is a fabulous post for anyone thinking of self-pubbing! <br /><br />And the pictures were BEYOND AWESOME.Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-49458862821103443552011-10-22T15:17:23.863-07:002011-10-22T15:17:23.863-07:00Interesting post. It seems more and more people a...Interesting post. It seems more and more people are going the self published route.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-22930954776066841842011-10-22T12:24:29.458-07:002011-10-22T12:24:29.458-07:00I always thought that I'd go the traditional r...I always thought that I'd go the traditional route, but recently I've been wondering if that's the way to go. <br /><br />I'm still undecided, but luckily I know that my WiP needs a lot of time and work. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-6978137467875417762011-10-22T09:03:51.747-07:002011-10-22T09:03:51.747-07:00Egad! You are a lady made entirely of awesome. Ya ...Egad! You are a lady made entirely of awesome. Ya know that??? <br /><br />Boy. I have to admit, I have thought about it, but I really wanna be traditionally pubbed, right now anyway. I am going to visit these links, because you said to. And I always do what you tell me to do. *wink*<br /><br />But I might change my mind. The economy is making it so hard on new writers to get a foothold. Yanno? <br /><br />Have a happy weekend. I will. Hubby bought that horse I have had my eye on. Yep. He did good. :-)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-83376940850172593562011-10-22T07:58:18.034-07:002011-10-22T07:58:18.034-07:00I still have a lot of writing/revising to do befor...I still have a lot of writing/revising to do before I get to the publishing part. It's hard not to keep an eye on the debate while unpublished. It's interesting how things have changed so quickly in the debate.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-17997171742665764772011-10-21T20:06:34.221-07:002011-10-21T20:06:34.221-07:00Oh, it certainly helps. I have been mulling over m...Oh, it certainly helps. I have been mulling over my choices for a long while. So much tells me to self-publish, but I want to hold off badly. Even so, a lot of legacy writers have been going the ebook route lately.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563209830154165271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-86576397790776010562011-10-21T17:38:05.496-07:002011-10-21T17:38:05.496-07:00im pretty sure it'll workout if you put enough...im pretty sure it'll workout if you put enough into itIgneel21https://www.blogger.com/profile/08933556198189963295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-77000549945020427492011-10-21T14:31:30.757-07:002011-10-21T14:31:30.757-07:00Publishing is just crazy nowadays. I do freelance ...Publishing is just crazy nowadays. I do freelance work for a major self-publisher and I have seen it change, too. I'm still hanging on to my dream of being traditionally published, but that may change.<br /><br />Good for you for taking this step, and best wishes!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-31622033854370618332011-10-21T07:14:23.676-07:002011-10-21T07:14:23.676-07:00I think self-publishing makes a lot of sense these...I think self-publishing makes a lot of sense these days, and your arguments weigh heavily in its favour too.C D Meetenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185285028025647307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-82016602961139093042011-10-20T23:04:45.568-07:002011-10-20T23:04:45.568-07:00Janelle- Thanks for commenting. Isn't it amazi...Janelle- Thanks for commenting. Isn't it amazing how fast the changes are happening. Best of luck to you with the e-pubbing. And you're right, you can always try a different direction when it feels like the right way to go. I feel the same way.<br /><br />Danette - Thanks for stopping by. I'll look for your post on Sam Harris. It sounds good. I hadn't heard that about Stephen King. Wow. That's really interesting.LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-2148022348783072512011-10-20T20:20:14.232-07:002011-10-20T20:20:14.232-07:00Hi Lyn: I agree one hundred percent that you have ...Hi Lyn: I agree one hundred percent that you have to be realistic about your expectations- no matter which route you choose. If you go traditional publishing even best selling authors complain about how much self-promotion they have to do and how little help they get from their publishers. Best-selling author Sam Harris wrote a post (which I plan to blog about soon) talking about the benefits of his blog and twitter for him. Stephen King has talked about how much money he has lost with his traditional publisher. Perhaps he has negotiated a new deal but he was ready to self-pub at one point.Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-77965363412821151372011-10-20T18:48:33.081-07:002011-10-20T18:48:33.081-07:00Sounds like you've put a lot of thought into i...Sounds like you've put a lot of thought into it. The publishing industry is definitely changing, and no one can really predict quite where it's heading. Your decision sounds like a good one.<br /><br />A year ago, I was planning to look for an agent and then aim for a Big Six publisher, but now I'm hoping to find a small e-pub that I enjoy working with. That's not to say that my plans won't change, but I think that path will work best for me. Good Luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-1953394806941953702011-10-20T17:41:58.990-07:002011-10-20T17:41:58.990-07:00Lee - Thanks so much! I'm excited to get my pu...Lee - Thanks so much! I'm excited to get my puppy on Amazon! <br /><br />Lynda - Yes, self-pubbing really is more and more appealing. I'm so glad I'm a writer at this historical time of changes!<br /><br />Carol - Yay for you self-pubbing your novel in the spring! Woo hoo! I know, we just can't foresee the many changes that are still heading our way. I hope they're all good changes!LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-37007293362128999632011-10-20T16:52:01.579-07:002011-10-20T16:52:01.579-07:00I have a previous novel manuscript that I'm pr...I have a previous novel manuscript that I'm pretty sure I'm going to self-publish in the spring. Everything feels right to do it. I think probably even more changes are coming, but I can't imagine what they are at the moment.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-22402024878795972642011-10-20T15:52:24.907-07:002011-10-20T15:52:24.907-07:00wow, you've put together a comprehensive list....wow, you've put together a comprehensive list. Self-publishing is becoming more and more attractive.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-74589481482431041702011-10-20T15:03:25.648-07:002011-10-20T15:03:25.648-07:00There are a lot of reasons to take the self-publis...There are a lot of reasons to take the self-publishing route and you've nailed them. Good luck and be sure to let us put the word out when you pop that puppy onto Amazon or wherever!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-83401040602242413672011-10-20T00:13:38.196-07:002011-10-20T00:13:38.196-07:00Draven - Thanks for stopping by and checking out m...Draven - Thanks for stopping by and checking out my post. You're welcome. I hope it helps.LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-58924571108991093692011-10-19T23:20:08.717-07:002011-10-19T23:20:08.717-07:00Thanks for putting all this together in one spot. ...Thanks for putting all this together in one spot. It gives me a lot to think about.<br /><br />~DravenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563209830154165271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-2272503197185604372011-10-19T16:33:05.963-07:002011-10-19T16:33:05.963-07:00Catherine - I hope the links I've included hel...Catherine - I hope the links I've included help you in deciding what to do. That's really cool that you're interested in reading Haunted Bog!<br /><br />Munir - Thanks for sharing your insight. I completely agree on all your points. <br /><br />Sarah - I agree that what's right for one writer might not be right for others, so each needs to research and figure out which path or paths to take. Thank you!<br /><br />Stephanie - Thank you! You're welcome.<br /><br />Ansha - Thank you! Glad you like the photos. Your post is great and very helpful to anyone who's researching and trying to decide.<br /><br />Kelly - Thanks for stopping by and commenting. So glad you got a kick out of the pics!LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-25600046525063731662011-10-19T13:38:10.455-07:002011-10-19T13:38:10.455-07:00Thanks for your very thorough take on all of this....Thanks for your very thorough take on all of this. And I LOVE the photos!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-15907262074341883422011-10-19T13:12:13.408-07:002011-10-19T13:12:13.408-07:00I LOVE your photos! You did a great job with refe...I LOVE your photos! You did a great job with referencing the links that helped you make your decision. And yes, it's all about making our dreams come true! :)Ansha Kotykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10845444642934306384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-65478394830300806182011-10-19T12:37:46.179-07:002011-10-19T12:37:46.179-07:00This is great information! Thank you for sharing.This is great information! Thank you for sharing.Stephanie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117481136259148223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-300338516399300408.post-49297813041515970782011-10-19T11:56:01.964-07:002011-10-19T11:56:01.964-07:00To me, the main thing is that a writer does extens...To me, the main thing is that a writer does extensive research then follows the option that is right for them, regardless of what anyone else is doing. Seems to me, that's what you're doing :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.com