If you're traditionally published only, are you considering self-publication? Did you receive the level or quality of editorial and marketing support for your book(s) that you expected? Vicky Dreiling I'm traditionally published, have a very talented editor, a...
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Self-publishing formats, services costs and regrets. The Twenty-first Century Author
If self-published, was your book(s) published in e-format, paperback, audio, or some combination of these? What services did you purchase before or after publication? Have you recovered those costs through sales? Do you have any regrets about self-publishing? Tanya...
What’s been your single greatest challenge following publication? The Twenty-first Century Author
Morgan Hannah MacDonald Keeping the sales up. Vicky Dreiling There is always some challenge while writing a book. I have not had any issues with the business side. Donnell Ann Bell Marketing and promotion. With the sea of authors and books available...
The drawbacks of publishing–The Twenty-first Century Author
What do you see as the drawbacks or the down side of self-publishing? Of traditional publication? Of small presses? Of the big five/six? Kat Martin The down side of ebook publishing is getting the books into readers hands. The competition is staggering. ...
How did your expectations (pre-publication) and reality (post-publication) differ? The Twenty-first Century Author
Vicky Dreiling Before I sold my first book, I'd heard that publishers do nothing to promote books for their authors. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that my publisher promotes their authors. Again, you can't lump all publishers or authors in the same basket....
Is there anything you’d have done differently? The Twenty-first Century Author
Is there anything you'd have done differently, or plan to do differently with future releases? Donnell Ann Bell Yes. I plan to challenge myself with every story I tell. My goal is to improve and get better as an author and to do my best to entertain readers. ...
What advice would you offer a writer- The Twenty-first Century Author
What advice would you offer a writer contemplating publication in today's market? Tanya Anne Crosby Do your homework! Don't set your heart against any particular road in this business. Listen to what others are saying, and take the right road for you. And most...
My Highland Love on Sale at Amazon for .99
How does a woman tell her betrothed that she murdered her first husband? Elise Kingston is a wanted woman. Nothing, not even Highlander Marcus MacGregor, will stop her from returning home to ensure that the man responsible for her daughter's death hangs....