I just listened to a great episode by "Creator Science" with writer April Dunford as a guest. I do believe self-publishing is a freedom path but being backed by a publisher is also interesting. But, if I may do you think writers of this era need a publisher? A marketing team wouldn't be much more efficient while keeping more ownership of the book. (images, text, royalties...). I know it also depends on the goal of the book...
I am preparing a post on this subject in the upcoming months and would like to have your thoughts on this.
Thank you for asking; I have only ever had short stories traditionally published, not a full manuscript/book -which is me disclaiming that I am not the authority. However, I indie published my book out of curiosity and at the suggestion of my writing coach (who has done both several times). You are correct, you retain all creative content and control; you also have to market your book (and traditional publishers require authors to have a marketing plan because access to the marketing team isn't super-inclusive nor is it indefinite). From my perspective, the advantage to indie is the educational/learning aspect - you learn everything, how to format the book, how to design covers, how to find beta readers, how to market, how to promote yourself, how to sell, etc.. Again, I have not had a full manuscript traditionally published, and cannot speak to the advantages or disadvantages -but logically one advantage is the availability of geographical distribution - sure Amazon "delivers" to most English-speaking countries, but that doesn't mean there are not English speaking readers in non-English speaking countries. I look forward to your post and what others' thoughts are on the subject. Thanks again for asking!
Thank you for taking the time to share these thorough insights.
True, you get your hands into making and learn a lot. It is quite an eye-opening experience to self-publish a book.
After marketing is another topic and language, but still pivotal. Hopefully, it expands as you create small or big books, short or longer reads. I find the intention of the book sets the tone.
You made a great point there, I also noticed that paradox and it can shift how to market a book in locations you overlook. Being in Europe, I thought I had to solely focus on the US market, well there is a world of readers indeed 🙂
You are welcome, I am curious about that dynamic. It is also liberating to have ownership and creative freedom in that process. Books are transformational, now learning how to write a book that creates a bond is another exercise as well.
Once it is in the writing, I will reach out. I could bring in peer-to-peer collaborations. ✨️
Thank you.
Thank you more! 🥰
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You’re welcome, Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you as well! This will be a great one!
Thank you for this package of proactive inspiration! The manuscript roadmap is great! I keep it as a reminder for my book projects this year 👌
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I just listened to a great episode by "Creator Science" with writer April Dunford as a guest. I do believe self-publishing is a freedom path but being backed by a publisher is also interesting. But, if I may do you think writers of this era need a publisher? A marketing team wouldn't be much more efficient while keeping more ownership of the book. (images, text, royalties...). I know it also depends on the goal of the book...
I am preparing a post on this subject in the upcoming months and would like to have your thoughts on this.
Thanks!
Thank you for asking; I have only ever had short stories traditionally published, not a full manuscript/book -which is me disclaiming that I am not the authority. However, I indie published my book out of curiosity and at the suggestion of my writing coach (who has done both several times). You are correct, you retain all creative content and control; you also have to market your book (and traditional publishers require authors to have a marketing plan because access to the marketing team isn't super-inclusive nor is it indefinite). From my perspective, the advantage to indie is the educational/learning aspect - you learn everything, how to format the book, how to design covers, how to find beta readers, how to market, how to promote yourself, how to sell, etc.. Again, I have not had a full manuscript traditionally published, and cannot speak to the advantages or disadvantages -but logically one advantage is the availability of geographical distribution - sure Amazon "delivers" to most English-speaking countries, but that doesn't mean there are not English speaking readers in non-English speaking countries. I look forward to your post and what others' thoughts are on the subject. Thanks again for asking!
Thank you for taking the time to share these thorough insights.
True, you get your hands into making and learn a lot. It is quite an eye-opening experience to self-publish a book.
After marketing is another topic and language, but still pivotal. Hopefully, it expands as you create small or big books, short or longer reads. I find the intention of the book sets the tone.
You made a great point there, I also noticed that paradox and it can shift how to market a book in locations you overlook. Being in Europe, I thought I had to solely focus on the US market, well there is a world of readers indeed 🙂
You are welcome, I am curious about that dynamic. It is also liberating to have ownership and creative freedom in that process. Books are transformational, now learning how to write a book that creates a bond is another exercise as well.
Once it is in the writing, I will reach out. I could bring in peer-to-peer collaborations. ✨️
Agree, it’s very liberating and empowering.
And,I would like that- thank you for considering me! 🥰
You are welcome! I am curious of the result of this series.
You are welcome and Happy New Year!