Thinking of self publishing
I'm not in it to make money or fame. I just really want my poetry and photos in book form. Any tips?
View ArticleDoes stuff posted on WB count as "published"?
I never really thought too much about getting myself published, but lately the idea has been growing in my mind somewhat. Now I'm wondering if the poems I've posted here for critique count as having...
View ArticleFormatting and Extra Line Spaces
All right. I give. I'm formatting a project for Amazon Kindle upload in the future. Every time I convert the file to .mobi (Kindle format; yes, I know it .azw or whatever, but it's the same as .mobi) I...
View ArticleHow exactly does the publishing process work?
I'm sorry if there is already a thread for this. If there is, you can delete this. I'm a little young right now. I've always had a dream to write a novel and have it published and maybe write kids...
View ArticleReviews
Is there any way to push an e-book on Amazon. Or maybe have it be feature. Also, is there a way to get reviews? I feel like I need some reviews. I currently don't have any. Kay
View ArticleAgent Responses
Is it normal for agents to contact writers to tell them why their story was rejected by them? Or do they just give the silent treatment
View ArticleOne agent or two
Hi. So I was chatting to a family friend who is an agent (she's retiring and so isn't looking to take anyone new on) but she gave me a list of children's agents she knows. When I write fiction, I write...
View ArticleSo Excited!
I am very excited that the owner/founder/CEO gave me the green light to have ipmNation listed as the publisher. Why do this? Even though I am putting it together, I work for ipmNation so the I am part...
View ArticleFastest rejection you have riecived
What was the fastest rejection you received from an agent? 2 hours here.
View ArticleDeciphering Rejection Letters
How would you discern the following in rejection letters, positive or negative 1. I read your sample with interest. But its not for me. 2. I have too much workload, and I'm unable to give proper...
View ArticleI don't want to publish
I'm sick of the whole game. I was spending way too much time on business-type stuff. All I got was letters telling me I'm talented but "not right for our venue/ publication/ market". I was having to...
View ArticleKindle publishing
I've decided to self publish one of my novels on amazon. I have a few questions and would appreciate of any one could help me with them. For formatting, I save the file as HTML, and will then use...
View ArticleHow well-formatted does the content have to be in submission?
I lack professional expertise in technical aspects of formatting documents so that they look all fancy and professional and I obviously don't want to have to pay someone to do it for me if I can avoid...
View ArticleHow much does an author get paid when selling e-books?
I'm talking about when you decide to go the self-publish route. I've heard that you can offer to sell your novel at different price ranges so obviously that is a factor in what you will receive from...
View ArticleSubmittiong to Agents
I've been bombarded by a lot of information on publishing in the research I've been doing recently and I want to get a few things straight, so if anyone could help me out on any of these points, I'd be...
View ArticleExclusive Submissions?
I've run across a number of agencies that prefer submissions that are "exclusive". I'm not sure what that means, could anyone fill me in?
View ArticleSelf-publishers - paying tax
Just wondering what all you self-publishers do about paying taxes on your earnings?
View ArticlePromoting While You're Still Revising
I'm pretty new here and new to publishing. I have gotten a blog off the ground as a place to practice and connect with some sort of an audience. I see myself only as only a couple months (maybe more)...
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