[stylist] 28. Self Publishing and Insecurity (Miss Thea)

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

I think the first 50 Shades was self-published, but then the subsequent
books were picked up by a bigger publisher. This can happen if the book
becomes successful enough, but it's certainly the exception in
self-publishing at this point in time.

Another good way that many writers use to get published is to submit short
pieces to magazines and journals. After you have a resume of published
shorts, it can be easier to get your foot in the door with traditional
publishers.

Bridgit

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Wasn't Fifty Shades of Grey and its sequel self-published?
I've never read the books and have no desire to. Not my genre.
But I understand that's how it got done.
Thank goodness for articles written by authors who have nothing to gain or
lose from their information.
Otherwise, you couldn't do your homework because naturally every website
publisher wants you to pay your money to them.
I'm beginning to think writing for the fun of it is going to be the way I
go--that is, unless I can find someone to help me who doesn't want my
disability check for their services. LOL




Thea Ramsay
Wellness Coach
Herbalife Distributor
www.GoHerbalife.com/thea-ramsay/en-CA
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From: P. Campbell via stylist
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Subject: Re: [stylist] 28. Self Publishing and Insecurity (Miss Thea)

Smash Words has an ISBN included that as well as I can remember you can't
use, if, for example you sell your book to let's say a conventional
publisher, you can't use, meaning that you must get another. As I can
remember, however, an ISBN, isn't frightful expensive.

Peace,
Phyllis


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