9 replies to this topic

[Aza9]

I see that there are a few published authors on the board as well as many enthusiastic amateurs such as myself.

Now that I've graduated from playing in REH's sandbox and writing Conan stories to creating stories about my own original characters, do any of you have any advice on what to do with them?

I would just start by posting them here but, as I understand it, that essentially means giving them to Paradox. Is that right?

Other than sharing with friends, what else would you suggest? What is the world of self-publishing nowadays?


The stuff I'm working on is very pulp-influenced, episodic historical fiction/fantasy. Any advice is appreciated!

[Lunatic]

They own the license so I guess sell it to them. For the money buy lots and lots of shares in Paradox. Then! You will be the Paradox...yeey!

Edited by Lunatic, 08 October 2012 - 05:58 PM.

[darthgall]

I'm no expert... I haven't self-published anything, but I'm working on my first novel and intend to get it self-published early in 2013.

The short version: buy Scrivener, which is a $40 software program for writers. When you're done with a work, you can push a magic button and it'll spit out the work in a format that can be read by Kindle, Nook, etc. Get some cover art, and upload onto Amazon.com.

Other notes. Read these blogs:
http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/
http://www.kindleboa...board,60.0.html

Also: get on itunes and subscribe to The Self-Publishing Podcast

...but I'd love to hear from some self-published authors out there!

Mick.

[MaxTheSilent]

http://www.kindleboa...board,60.0.html

Yeah, the Kindle Boards are full of information about sources for self-publishing, getting an editor, artwork etc. It's also very inspiring when you see how many people are writing and actually selling their work.

I haven't gone through the process myself but from what I have read it's definitely worth the money to hire a professional editor.

Good luck.

[kalel21]

kdp.amazon.com is the Kindle Self-Publishing site. Once you set up an account, it's pretty easy to follow the steps to publish something for the Kindle.

Barnes and Noble's site for self-publishing for the Nook is pubit.barnesandnoble.com. It's also pretty straightforward.

I haven't published anything via Itunes yet, so I don't know about that one.

[Kortoso]

I haven't gone through the process myself but from what I have read it's definitely worth the money to hire a professional editor.

Good luck.

Yup, there's more to publishing than printing.

[THE KID]

More ebooks have sold than hardcopies/paperbacks.

https://kdp.amazon.c...blishing/signin

[Aza9]

Thanks for the info, guys! Exactly the kind of stuff i was looking for.

[EM Erdelac]

I've never self-published before, but I'm planning on trying it out early next year. Some author friends have had good experiences with it and I wanna test the water.

Definitely get or hire an editor. The biggest stigma self published and indie books have is the low quality of editing.

On the other hand, there are independent publishers out there what might be interested in what you do.

Try Airship 27 or Pro Se for example, or go to Duotrope.com or ralan.com and just browse the markets.

-Ed

[Aza9]

Thanks for the info everybody!

I also found this service:
http://www.smashwords.com/