Comments on: I Wrote a Book–Now What?

By: Gregg A Granger

Gregg A Granger — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:35:45 +0000

Bill,
I have a completed a manuscript, and am currently awaiting ISBNs from Bowker before taking it to a book manufacturer to complete. I find the process of self-promotion to be quite distasteful, but have realized that’s a requirement in this game. I’m scared of the whole process, and take a great comfort in this post of yours. Thanks.
Gregg Granger

By: Tobby Fried

Tobby Fried — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:37:39 +0000

Great article. You’re right, of course, self publishing has its challenges but it’s the way to go if you have an ounce of entrepreneurial spirit. I just self-published, 50 Ways To Grow Confidence, with Dog Ear Publishing. In the end, they did a great job but it took a very long time to get the job done. It’s very rewarding to see the book in print and now the work really begins to attract readers.The trick will be maintaining focus and effort. I do believe that if the show is good, the audience will follow. This is one of the most exciting things I’ve ever done.

By: Debbie Alferio

Debbie Alferio — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:04:06 +0000

Both of my novels, A Forever Kind of Love and Waiting for Tomorrow, are considered self-published although I did go through Authorhouse Publishing. I am happy with my decision as my books are doing well and I feel that an author can promote their work better than anyone else. As long as your books are returnable, you probably won’t have issues getting them into stores. We might have to work a little harder at things, but I find it’s worth the effort.

By: Elisabeth Davies

Elisabeth Davies — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:06 +0000

Dear Bill,
This is the second article I have read of yours that was very informative and helpful. So Thank-you!
I am a new author and my first book, Good Things Addiction, Emotional Healing Journal is currently being illustrated. I am doing lots of research to determine what self-publishing house to use.
Your article stated that if you self-publish, the author has to do the distributing, which may close many doors to big bookstores.
My question is, How about Amazon on line, Do they take self-published books? or do they only accept distributors through traditional publishing houses?
I very much would appreciate your feedback regarding distributing ideas:)
Thank You again for your helpful articles:)
Elisabeth Davies
http://www.brightalternatives.com

By: VARON B K SHARMA

VARON B K SHARMA — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:09:42 +0000

I guess you are right all the way. My book Assassination Of George Bush – a reality based fiction is doing reasonably well. As of now it is available only in India. Though I had to invest quite a bit in the initial stages it has more than recovered its cost.