Over editing is a danger. I could read my "final" draft twenty times and find something to change, but probably only the first three reads made the book better. Then I need to quit and give it birth!
I love how you tell it like it is. I think editors should ask questions when they don’t see eye-to-eye with their author. A conversation or two might improve communication.
I used to be afraid to put my work out there, but not anymore. For the record, I think lots of self-published authors are writing stories as well as those contracted with publishers.
I was never afraid to publish, but I have certainly have a related consideration. I think the question is less one of fear and more one of reality.
At my age (76), I shall not even get a reply from a high-powered agent able to secure a deal with the "Big Five." Small, traditional houses are a mixed bag, and I have had both wonderful and dreadful experiences with them. [I should perhaps append that two of my "small" publishers died, leading me to wonder whether my works are under some sort of curse!]
Self-publishing is much quicker and easier, but I have encountered problems with the algorithms (or "bots," or whatever computer-generated program is used these days). Thus, I "fear" that I'll either get ripped off by a small publishing house or be denied access to popular platforms if I decide to self-publish. [Please contact me if you have suggestions!]
I am also not afraid to publish .. but - AMD this is going to sound crazy, can’t work a way around to do just that! Not a techie but have some interesting tales to tell! Will keep trying and know l will succeed as determined! Thanks for the push!
Self-publishing is difficult and it does take many hours of time and keywords are important. You have to juggle them constantly. Like you said small presses are a mixed bag.
The plot is half the battle, Cally. Go for it!
Not just afraid to publish, I seem to be afraid to start writing :( Even though I have the plotline mapped out! Thank you for this push!
Over editing is a danger. I could read my "final" draft twenty times and find something to change, but probably only the first three reads made the book better. Then I need to quit and give it birth!
I love how you tell it like it is. I think editors should ask questions when they don’t see eye-to-eye with their author. A conversation or two might improve communication.
I used to be afraid to put my work out there, but not anymore. For the record, I think lots of self-published authors are writing stories as well as those contracted with publishers.
I was never afraid to publish, but I have certainly have a related consideration. I think the question is less one of fear and more one of reality.
At my age (76), I shall not even get a reply from a high-powered agent able to secure a deal with the "Big Five." Small, traditional houses are a mixed bag, and I have had both wonderful and dreadful experiences with them. [I should perhaps append that two of my "small" publishers died, leading me to wonder whether my works are under some sort of curse!]
Self-publishing is much quicker and easier, but I have encountered problems with the algorithms (or "bots," or whatever computer-generated program is used these days). Thus, I "fear" that I'll either get ripped off by a small publishing house or be denied access to popular platforms if I decide to self-publish. [Please contact me if you have suggestions!]
I am also not afraid to publish .. but - AMD this is going to sound crazy, can’t work a way around to do just that! Not a techie but have some interesting tales to tell! Will keep trying and know l will succeed as determined! Thanks for the push!
You are so right, Kim. I keep at it, until there is nothing left.
No doubt about that, Ellen. By the time you get to your third book you have learned so much from your readers.
Self-publishing is difficult and it does take many hours of time and keywords are important. You have to juggle them constantly. Like you said small presses are a mixed bag.
You do not have to be a techie. Many of us are far from it. If you want to do this, you will, Skye!