I’m a writer. I’m a publisher. Since my highest priority titles right now are my own novels, then that makes me a self-publisher. No telling what I’ll be publishing two years from now. However, to publish a book is a massive effort. I wonder if it’s any easier for the big New York publishers. Now,… Continue reading Each Step is Hard
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Guerrilla Book Reading
Yesterday I printed out loose stack of 346 pages, and this morning I bought some 2-inch binder clips that turned it into a galley copy of Extreme Makeover, one of the two books I’m edging towards publication. I needed to read it, aloud, to scare out some of the minor glitches that were sure to… Continue reading Guerrilla Book Reading
Why Self-publish?
For years, decades actually, I held tightly to the idea that the only legitimate market for my stories were the official magazines and book publishers. My beliefs have changed just slightly. I would still strongly advise old-fashioned publication for new writers. Nothing gives you instant recognition and feedback like a paying market putting your words… Continue reading Why Self-publish?