Comments on: My Self-Publishing Journey http://www.publishingbasics.com/2009/01/15/my-self-publishing-journey/ A Monthly Newsletter for the Small Press and Independent Self-Publisher || Published by RJ Communications The Print Buyers' Alternative Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:44:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Vivian Eisecher http://www.publishingbasics.com/2009/01/15/my-self-publishing-journey/comment-page-1/#comment-39721 Vivian Eisecher Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:07:38 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/?p=526#comment-39721 Thanks for writing honestly about self-publishing. When I think about me saying to myself, "Oh, I'll just self-publish." What I forgot is that when I decided to self-publish I had to take a crash course in publishing. Duh. That's like saying "Oh, I'll just build a house." Just like there is a ton to learn about construction, there is a ton to learn about publishing (i.e. starting a company, finding a printer, etc.). It's like learning a whole new line of work. Thanks again for sharing your story. Thanks for writing honestly about self-publishing. When I think about me saying to myself, “Oh, I’ll just self-publish.” What I forgot is that when I decided to self-publish I had to take a crash course in publishing. Duh. That’s like saying “Oh, I’ll just build a house.” Just like there is a ton to learn about construction, there is a ton to learn about publishing (i.e. starting a company, finding a printer, etc.).

It’s like learning a whole new line of work. Thanks again for sharing your story.

]]> By: Megan Johnson http://www.publishingbasics.com/2009/01/15/my-self-publishing-journey/comment-page-1/#comment-39713 Megan Johnson Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.publishingbasics.com/?p=526#comment-39713 Hi, I am 17 and am working on my second childen's book. I also do the illustrating since i LOVE to draw. The purpose for my 1st 2 books is to raise money and awareness for Shriners Hospitals for Children since I go there. I just had my 26th surgery. One my 1st book, I have more than tripled my investment and I hope to do the same with my 2nd. I agree, self-publishing is the way to go...especially if like me, if already have buyers waiting for the books. Hi, I am 17 and am working on my second childen’s book. I also do the illustrating since i LOVE to draw. The purpose for my 1st 2 books is to raise money and awareness for Shriners Hospitals for Children since I go there. I just had my 26th surgery. One my 1st book, I have more than tripled my investment and I hope to do the same with my 2nd. I agree, self-publishing is the way to go…especially if like me, if already have buyers waiting for the books.

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