#self publishing a book

[damonp304]

Two Strikes And Dayna Abraham Still Wrote Calm The Chaos | SummitPressPublishers

🌟What happens when the agent with whom you have a relationship turns down your firsts proposal AND tells you your credibility is in question? If you're Dayna Abraham, you keep going. You write a new proposal that gets you a 6-figure book deal AND you write the book in less than 6 months. Because your mission and vision are bigger than self doubt. www.calmthechaosbook.com

[outskirtspress]

Congratulations to Andrew Ceroni on his 5-Star book review from Readers' Favorite!

Reviewed by: Alma Boucher Review Rating:  5 STARS – Congratulations on your 5-star review!  First Bullet by Andrew Ceroni is a brilliantly written espionage thriller. Roy Phillips and his wife are eating dinner in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, when he notices a group of oriental-appearing men sitting near their table. His suspicions are aroused, and he questions the manager. And soon after, CIA Agent…

[ranjith11]

Writers Need To Read | SummitPressPublishers

In this video, I will talks about writers should read because it helps writers to become better at their craft. Watch this short video, writers need to read, by the channel SummitPressPublishers, and get to know more about it.

[inkskinned]

my father told me he read it, but he hasn't read it. that's okay. my friends keep picking the words out of my throat.

someone once told me that the more trigger warnings that go on a book, the better it is. i didn't mean to write something with so many conditional phrases - i was writing about what i felt while being a human. sometimes you are a person and sometimes you are a statistic. sometimes it is falling upwards and sometimes it's sliding back down again.

my father tells me that it will be difficult to get people to read it. i didn't like the idea of a singular genre. i'm not going to lie to you - it is actually a difficult book to get through. i change the rules in it. it's not poetry or prose explicitly. it's neither false nor reality. i give you the tools to "solve" the book, but i let you do the thinking. my father says people don't care to think. i don't know about that - i think we just, like, enjoy reading.

the thing is - i was tired of stories about survival where someone with depression goes to therapy and wakes up okay. i didn't live like that. i was tired of books about violence, where the gore of what i experience was splashed in glitter to lick off the page. like, i was a person, you know? i had a life and a job and a family. and in books, i watched my story get ripped up so people could explore the viscera of my body. so they could feel good. my brother once called it inspiration pornography. we had walked out of a suicide-prevention seminar, both of us disgusted while the increasingly-elated presenter kept listing methods-of. i remember the look on my brother's face. like i would tear that man apart given the right time and place.

my father says that kids these days. he warns me against writing about things that are too-serious. he says that they don't want it. i don't listen. he does make me take out a scene from the book where i go to church after having sex with a woman. it used to be the 7th scene in the book. i don't think he's read further than that, it rocked him too hard to continue.

it's a book about being queer. it's a book about being raised catholic. it doesn't have monsterfucking, i'm sorry. it's just about, like.

at some point you have to choose to stay here. and then you do have to stay here, which takes practice. this is about forming the habit. this is about what happens after you've already started doing the work. because, like. you keep going. you have to. and it's like. very imperfect.

i should make a post on instagram. i should make this announcement less bittersweet. but like -- i'm giving it you, specifically, because i think you know why i had to write it. you and me. this little community.

body's a bad monster. here's the link if you're interested in ordering.

[madi-konrad]

A DEMON'S NAME UPON YOUR LIPS

It is the curse of ADHD that, at least for me, I'm always running to the next project, and then the next, chasing the new shiny thing. And that has served me well in my creative endeavors, as much as it has stymied me. But I really do think that I caught something special in my first novel, A DEMON'S NAME UPON YOUR LIPS. And thanks to how my brain works, I rarely ever promote it! Which seems unfair for how much effort I put in, alongside my friends who patiently helped me edit it.

It's a sapphic romance between a (newly minted) Duke and the demon she summons. It's a fantasy which takes place in a secondary world loosely based on Victorian-era Europe, though without any of the queerphobic, or even sexist, hatred endemic to its real-world counterpart (or even to our modern day). It's fast paced, gay as fuck, and I poured my heart and soul into it.

I'd be honored if you picked it up; it's only $5.99. About the price of a Latte.

Grab it at the following places:

itch.io (PDF, ePub, and mobi all included!)

Kobo link (ePub version)

Apple Books, Smashwords, and a few others (ePub version)

Amazon (Kindle version)

Barnes and Noble (ePub

Synopsis below the cut:

Lucia is a succubus, a demon with the power to shape the emotions and passions of mortals. Summoned often into the world of Melodia, she takes pride in upholding her demonic contracts to the best of her abilities. She likes to think she does her job well … though a string of recent failures say otherwise.

Talia, the recently elevated Duke of Fallmire, summons Lucia for a simple reason: to pose as her wife and fulfill marital obligations to the satisfaction of Parliament. All to say, just a few weeks of walking around the estate and playing nice with the neighbors before a conveniently tragic death. Quick and easy.

But immediately, Lucia smells blood in the water. Behind closed doors, the Duke plots vengeance upon those who killed her father—and the demon wants in. Revenge, after all, is much more fun … and more lucrative, to boot.

But can Lucia predict how hard she’d fall for the Duke? (Not a chance). And can the Duke find it in her vengeful heart to love?

Spice Level: lightly described nudity, fade-to-black sex.

64,000 words.

[daisyvramien]

[autumn2may]

GUYS DO NOT GIVE YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO AN AI THIS IS A BAD IDEA ON EVERY LEVEL DON'T DO IT

original tweet from @jamesjyu reads: "We launch Shrink Ray today on Sudowrite! Upload your manuscript and get loglines, blurbs, synopsis, and full outlines automatically. Takes a ton of legwork out of book marketing. Below the tweet are two images of the program."

original quote tweet from @sudowrite reads: "New in Sudowrite: Upload your whole novel/script, get instant longlines (sic), blurbs, synopsis, and outline!"

tweet from @FantasyFaction reads: "Oh jeez! Bad bad, very bad! Writers DO NOT willingly give your manuscript to an AI so it can "learn" by stealing your work! I know blurbs and synopses are hard, but PLEASE do not do this! - JI 🐉

(stolen from ML Brennan & Sravani Hotha so I can include alt text)"

[drchucktingle]

hey chuckie, how do you get published and also over the fear of nobody liking your work.

my initial way was to trot a SELF PUBLISHED trot, which is pretty dang exciting because anyone can do it. after writing about four hundred books WORLDS GREATEST AUTHOR CHUCK sent a message to a big time publisher name of nightfire and said 'will you publish my horror novel in all stores?' and they said 'yes bud'

so basically to answer first question of 'how do you get published?' it is both simple and difficult. SIMPLE in that i just started self publishing which anyone can do but DIFFICULT in that i did it for a long time and wrote till my dang eyes fell out.

but honestly i do not think this is the real question.

i think what is really being asked is: how can i climb over the greatest hurdle of all, the voice telling me that i am no good?

the way is to understand that YOU ARE GOOD AT BEING YOU. in fact YOU ARE PERFECT AT BEING YOU. there is LITERALLY NOBODY BETTER, not now, not in the past, not in the future. you are a brilliant eruption of rarity in the middle of endless time stretching forever in either direction.

when i say 'i am the worlds greatest author' i HECKIN MEAN IT, but this does not mean that i am better than you. the podium i stand on is not just for one buckaroo, it is for ALL BUCKAROOS. there is plenty of room at the top because YOU CAN BE THE WORLDS GREATEST AUTHOR TOO. IN FACT, YOU ALREADY ARE.

now that you realize you hold this power and prestige, what are you gonna do with it? that is up to you bud. id say you should go out and publish your dang incredible book

[onlineselfbookpublishing]

What Are The Process Involved In Self-Publishing?

If you have always desired to be a published author, then now is your chance to fulfil your dream. Self-publishing is booming, and there’s no time like the present to get your feet wet. With self-publishing, you have the flexibility of independently publishing your work on various online platforms or choosing to work with a professional self-publishing company with print and online versions.

Some advantages of self-publishing are full control over the publishing process, more earnings on each book you sell, and much lesser wait times in seeing your book published. If you’re considering going down the self-publishing route, it is essential that you are fully aware of what you’re signing up for. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the entire self-publishing process.

Get Your Manuscript Ready

Writing a book is the first step in the publishing process. If you have your manuscript ready, then you’re definitely off to a good start. If you’re still in the writing stage, then it’s time to get serious and focus on completing the book with realistic daily targets.

Put Together a Team

Self-publishing may seem easy, but like any other task, a team can get the work done quicker than just a single person. You could choose to sign up with a professional self-publishing company with an experienced team at hand to guide you through the entire process. Or you could set up a team of freelancers, well-wishers, and family members to help you with the process.

Convert the Manuscript to the Right Format

When it comes to eBooks and self-publishing platforms, each platform will accept books submitted in a particular format only. For instance, MOBI files are the preferred choice for Amazon KDP, while EPUB files are common with most other eBooks. You could make use of a conversion software to do this on your own, or pay someone to do it for you.

Book Design and Formatting

Copyedit your manuscript to ensure that it is error-free, and come up with an appropriate cover design. Professional self-publishing companies can do this for you with their need-based services, or you could just opt for one of the publishing packages they offer. Creating an ISBN, typesetting the book, and proofreading the final draft are all part of this production process.

Extensive Distribution

Once your book is published, it needs to be distributed through the right channels to ensure maximum circulation. Depending on the target audience of your book, you might want to consider making it available at libraries and schools and on e-commerce websites. In self-publishing, you get to choose the number of copies you desire to print for distribution. Online platforms, such as Amazon KDP, also offer the print-on-demand option. This way you can control the financial costs of publication based on demand and prevent wastage of resources.

Effective Marketing

This is something that you can actually start well before your manuscript is ready for publication. Build yourself an author platform with things like an author website and social media. Do some research on the media channels that most appeal to your target demographic, and work on reaching out to your target audience through them. Look into the possibility of sending out advanced reader copies (ARCs) to generate interest in your book well before it’s due for release. Participating in author events can also help you in gaining more readers. The idea here is to get everyone abuzz with curiosity about your book well in advance of the launch. This way people will be waiting to grab a copy off the shelf as soon as the book is launched!

Self-publishing platforms such as Kobo and Amazon KDP have ensured that books can now be published in a matter of hours if that’s what you desire! You could also choose to go about it more professionally by signing up with a self-publishing company. By doing this, you can save on time and effort even as your book gets a professional finish from industry experts.

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[zaruba-needslove]

Due to recent issue with some people arguing about how ‘AO3 should have algorithm’ and such... I feel like these tweets need to be shared out more. Saw this tweets thread by chance and I had to admit it's a great advice esp on fic writing or fanworks in general.

[Edit] Also since I noticed this post blowing up, if anyone ever tell you that AO3 doesn’t have a function to RECCOMMEND fics you like to others or read other people’s fic recs on the site point them to this post.

[Edit 2] Check source for the original tweet.

[Edit 3] Not OP, but usually when ppl talk about ‘rude or demanding comments’ it usually refers to those that tend to message fanwriters to write according to what they want to be either on the flow of the plot, shipping, etc to the point of harrassment/toxicity. And that would make writing not be fun anymore for some. 

[damonp304]

What To Expect Now | SummitPressPublishers

🌟After publishing with Summit Press, what will happen next? When will you receive royalty payments, what kind of additional support will you get? Watch this video, what to expect now by SummitPressPublishers, and get to know more about it.

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Outskirts Press Presents Marlon A. Rhoden, author of "The Invincible Actor"

Author Marlon A. Rhoden is taking his latest book, The Invincible Actor on tour – a Virtual Book Tour, that is, with Outskirts Press! Luckily for us, Marlon A Rhoden was kind enough to answer a few questions as the tour was getting started so that we can give you a sneak peek into the mind of the creator of The Invincible Actor. OP: Tell us a little bit about The Invincible Actor. What is it…

[katy-l-wood]

Conifer is just doin' in her best.

Come check out my new book, "Camp Daze" over on Kickstarter now! It's a queer, apocalypse survival story with a focus on a more realistic apocalypse rather than the doom and gloom version you usually get in media.

Check out here.

[ranjith11]

What To Expect Now | SummitPressPublishers

After publishing with Summit Press, what will happen next? When will you receive royalty payments, what kind of additional support will you get? Watch this video, what to expect now by SummitPressPublishers, and get to know more about it.

[writingquestionsanswered]

Just a quick reminder that I will not tolerate bad-mouthing of traditional, indie, hybrid, online, fan-fiction, or any other type of writing and publishing on my blog, in asks, in the replies, or in the reblogs.

Furthermore, anyone who feels the need to disparage any type of writing or publication should take some time to educate themselves and do some self-reflection. What insecurities are these feelings masking? Why are they not confident enough in their own writing or path to publishing to be supportive of all types of writing and publishing? Why do they feel the experiences of some are enough to invalidate the experiences of many?

There is room for everyone in the world of writing and publishing. There's no reason not to be inclusive of everyone, all types of writing, all paths of publishing, and advice from every background and level of experience.

~ with love, WQA