Comments on: Self-Publishing Primer: Part I – Introduction http://lillieammann.com/2007/02/03/self-publishing-primer-part-i-introduction/ A Writer's Words, An Editor's Eye Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:46:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Lillie http://lillieammann.com/2007/02/03/self-publishing-primer-part-i-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-54851 Lillie Mon, 10 May 2010 06:27:10 +0000 http://lillieammann.com/blog/?p=104#comment-54851 Jason, I'm glad this is helpful to you. I'm not sure there are a lot of new possibilities since the primer was written, though I could add some new resources. In general, as you will know as you read further, I define self-publishing as the author taking on total responsibility for publishing. Publishing through a POD company I consider subsidy publishing. I do have a section on electronic publishing. I would probably add Smashwords as an e-book distributor. One day I may go back and update the resources, but I don't think the primer is outdated by any means. Just a few things could be added. Jason,

I’m glad this is helpful to you.

I’m not sure there are a lot of new possibilities since the primer was written, though I could add some new resources. In general, as you will know as you read further, I define self-publishing as the author taking on total responsibility for publishing. Publishing through a POD company I consider subsidy publishing. I do have a section on electronic publishing. I would probably add Smashwords as an e-book distributor.

One day I may go back and update the resources, but I don’t think the primer is outdated by any means. Just a few things could be added.

]]> By: Jason@Stickers http://lillieammann.com/2007/02/03/self-publishing-primer-part-i-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-54824 Jason@Stickers Mon, 10 May 2010 01:46:32 +0000 http://lillieammann.com/blog/?p=104#comment-54824 Hey Lilly, I just wanted to say thank you for this series. We are looking at publishing a small book with great sticker designs based around our clients projects more like a showcase to give inspiration to other designers. A side question since this was first written there are many more possibilities with ebooks etc that make it easier to distribute and publish your own book. The barriers to entry are greatly reduced. Do you think this is an advantage of self publishing or are there many pitfalls I haven't considered? Thanks Jason Hey Lilly,

I just wanted to say thank you for this series. We are looking at publishing a small book with great sticker designs based around our clients projects more like a showcase to give inspiration to other designers.

A side question since this was first written there are many more possibilities with ebooks etc that make it easier to distribute and publish your own book. The barriers to entry are greatly reduced. Do you think this is an advantage of self publishing or are there many pitfalls I haven’t considered?

Thanks
Jason

]]> By: A Writer’s Words, an Editor’s Eye is one year old today : Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor http://lillieammann.com/2007/02/03/self-publishing-primer-part-i-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-31394 A Writer’s Words, an Editor’s Eye is one year old today : Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:09:12 +0000 http://lillieammann.com/blog/?p=104#comment-31394 [...] have been introduced to good books written by my clients, learned more about publishing (including self-publishing), and gained some helpful tips on writing and [...] [...] have been introduced to good books written by my clients, learned more about publishing (including self-publishing), and gained some helpful tips on writing and [...]

]]> By: Answers to a Writer’s Questions, Part 2: Children’s Book on CD : Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor http://lillieammann.com/2007/02/03/self-publishing-primer-part-i-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-25349 Answers to a Writer’s Questions, Part 2: Children’s Book on CD : Lillie Ammann, Writer & Editor Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:46:40 +0000 http://lillieammann.com/blog/?p=104#comment-25349 [...] word self-published doesn’t make me run. Most of the clients I work with self-publish, and while it’s not for everyone, self-publishing is a valid way to bring a book to [...] [...] word self-published doesn’t make me run. Most of the clients I work with self-publish, and while it’s not for everyone, self-publishing is a valid way to bring a book to [...]

]]> By: Lillie http://lillieammann.com/2007/02/03/self-publishing-primer-part-i-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Lillie Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:15:49 +0000 http://lillieammann.com/blog/?p=104#comment-90 I'm sorry you had a bad experience, Lisa. If you read the Self-Publishing Primer, you will see that I offer suggestions on how to determine if self-publishing is right for you. To succeed in self-publishing, you have to be willing to be a businessperson as well as an author. You have to learn how to publish and hire professionals to ensure your book is well-edited with a good cover and interior design. You have to have or develop a platform and become a marketer. Some people have these interests and skills and other people don't. If you don't have or develop the right characteristics and abilities, if you don't handle responsibility well or don't like to make decisions, or if you aren't a good marketer, self-publishing is not a good choice for you. On the other hand, if you have the right combination of attributes and skills, self-publishing may be the ideal choice for your book. Too many authors try self-publishing without learning what they need to know. I wish my primer could help each of them either learn to become successful as a self-publisher or realize self-publishing is not for them. I’m sorry you had a bad experience, Lisa. If you read the Self-Publishing Primer, you will see that I offer suggestions on how to determine if self-publishing is right for you. To succeed in self-publishing, you have to be willing to be a businessperson as well as an author. You have to learn how to publish and hire professionals to ensure your book is well-edited with a good cover and interior design. You have to have or develop a platform and become a marketer. Some people have these interests and skills and other people don’t. If you don’t have or develop the right characteristics and abilities, if you don’t handle responsibility well or don’t like to make decisions, or if you aren’t a good marketer, self-publishing is not a good choice for you. On the other hand, if you have the right combination of attributes and skills, self-publishing may be the ideal choice for your book. Too many authors try self-publishing without learning what they need to know. I wish my primer could help each of them either learn to become successful as a self-publisher or realize self-publishing is not for them.

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