tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post290129228691929331..comments2024-03-18T06:16:18.802-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Eisler & Konrath Vs. HachetteJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger271125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-31768617498293213102014-05-28T20:55:30.125-05:002014-05-28T20:55:30.125-05:00Reading Hachette’s memo, and with the whole tone o...Reading Hachette’s memo, and with the whole tone of this apparent PR campaign, I’m beginning to wonder if it’s even directed at the general public at all, but at writers, instead. The writers who aren’t approaching tradpub at all anymore in favor of going indie.<br /><br />Is Hachette trying to say, “Look! Look what Amazon can do! If they can do this to us, a huge corporation, just think what they can do to the poor writer, all alone!”<br /><br />I’ve certainly seen this sentiment expressed by indie writers since this tempest brewed up. Might those made sufficiently nervous by such a thought decide that maybe tradpub really isn’t so bad after all and return to the fold?<br /><br />Could it be that the defection of writers is beginning to be felt by tradpub, and this is one way to combat it?Kathy Chttp://flyingtigerpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-3379783988530985862012-01-11T22:59:17.159-06:002012-01-11T22:59:17.159-06:00Joe, thanks for posting the information about your...Joe, thanks for posting the information about your ebook sales - it is inspirational.<br /><br />I do have a question. You mentioned selling via Amazon UK. I uploaded my first novel via BookBaby this evening and I had not even thought about Amazon in other countries. Did you have to upload your novel to the UK site or was Amazon.com all that was needed?<br /><br />Congrats again.<br />AlanAlanCFAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10416663030036600950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-76295357108391811702012-01-04T12:28:04.639-06:002012-01-04T12:28:04.639-06:00Quick question for you folks. I am trying to deter...Quick question for you folks. I am trying to determine what genre my novel will fall in. My novel covers the topic of genocide and slavery in Africa.thornsofathiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788986012766952153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-33682751188895149612012-01-04T12:17:56.572-06:002012-01-04T12:17:56.572-06:00Thanks for the dedication and work that you have p...Thanks for the dedication and work that you have put into your site. I truly motivates me as a writer. I am working on my first book and hope that it will be a success. I must also thank you for putting together the resources on this site. I am in the process of talking to one of your resources for my book cover artwork.<br />I've posted a rough draft of chapter one on line for interested readers. just look up thornsofathief on google.<br /><br />Thanks againthornsofathiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788986012766952153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-9568154562296669992012-01-02T11:25:48.505-06:002012-01-02T11:25:48.505-06:00Pricing really has become an issue, and this year,...Pricing really has become an issue, and this year, I feel it really hit kids' books. <br /><br />My novel for 9-12 year olds was languishing until kids opened Nooks for Christmas, and parents realized kids ebooks were almost double the paperback price. <br /><br />Look at the top 100 bestsellers on BN in that category--half are indies. Only a handful are more than $8. <br /><br />I wound up a bestseller because my book was priced correctly--I hadn't done any marketing on the Nook at all.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350663070786539857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-51336590763270102362011-12-30T21:49:52.638-06:002011-12-30T21:49:52.638-06:00"We identify authors and books that are going..."We identify authors and books that are going to stand out in the marketplace."<br />"...exploring and experimenting with new ideas ..."<br />"Brand Builder ..."<br />"Publishers generate and spread excitement, always looking for new ways make our authors and their books stand out."<br /><br />You ridiculed these statements, but Hachette has certainly turned it round, at least here in Australia. <br /><br />A month ago, I wouldn't have had a clue if an ebook was published by Hachette. But Hachette (and Macmillan and, to a lesser extent, Penguin Australia) finally found a sure-fire way to brand themselves and really make their authors and books stand out! Their books now positively <b>glow</b> when I look at ebooks available from Amazon.<br /><br />Of course, none of this happened in a good way. In order to make "our authors and their books stand out", the Australian arms of these publishers basically doubled the price.<br /><br />I'm sorry about "Afraid", but it's on my 'do not buy' list - it's $12.21 for Australians. Mind you, that's a lot less than the $20.35 they are charging us for a lot of ebooks.btobwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516673898109777602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-65095511730891060732011-12-24T10:37:57.437-06:002011-12-24T10:37:57.437-06:00I first self-published in the 1980's. It was e...I first self-published in the 1980's. It was extremely frustrating.<br /><br />It is much easier in the 21st century.The Lawyer Hunterhttp://cscottanderson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-29216106785456348682011-12-21T12:55:38.584-06:002011-12-21T12:55:38.584-06:00How do we know if the writer known as 'anomymo...How do we know if the writer known as 'anomymous' here is a successful writer at all, perhaps an ideologue or a sock puppet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-51738276440389813092011-12-21T12:50:57.883-06:002011-12-21T12:50:57.883-06:00Does Joe have any readers who aren't aspiring ...Does Joe have any readers who aren't aspiring writers? People who want to use him as a model?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-64444974182221392182011-12-19T15:27:29.932-06:002011-12-19T15:27:29.932-06:00I'm looking forward to either Konrath or Barry...I'm looking forward to either Konrath or Barry blogging about KDP Select once the results are in.Errolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-15642249431905783642011-12-18T07:47:48.001-06:002011-12-18T07:47:48.001-06:00Do best, no regret! moncler jackets By moncler jac...Do best, no regret! <a href="http://www.monclerjackets2011outlet.com/" title="moncler jackets" rel="nofollow">moncler jackets</a> By moncler jackets lover.Indies are bad, all our reviews are fake and we should be cast off to some penal colony for wayward writers.moncler jacketshttp://www.monclerjackets2011outlet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-80358691554922229062011-12-17T13:12:37.786-06:002011-12-17T13:12:37.786-06:00Never tick off an author :-DNever tick off an author :-DLM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-48315728017067926072011-12-16T08:31:26.564-06:002011-12-16T08:31:26.564-06:00Hi Jo & Barry, great post. Jo; have you ever c...Hi Jo & Barry, great post. Jo; have you ever considered taking the text for "Afraid" changing the names of the characters and the ending and republishing it? Or should I say publishing your entirely new book that is completely different to Afraid? You could call it "I'm not Afraid..." :)crwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609642011288457976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-27606777680037385542011-12-16T07:37:37.592-06:002011-12-16T07:37:37.592-06:00Joe sez: "I'm outselling ebooks by Connel...Joe sez: "I'm outselling ebooks by Connelly, King, Grafton, Crais, Parker, Sandford, and Coben."<br /><br />Also Dan Brown. Which must mean you're the most successful writer in history. Wow. Facts and logic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-39328031521516160732011-12-16T07:35:34.726-06:002011-12-16T07:35:34.726-06:00Joshua
I don't get it either. I think I'v...Joshua<br /><br />I don't get it either. I think I've disagreed with him here and there but he has a lot of practical experience and I enjoy his posts.<br /><br />Doesn't seem to bother him much, but then again, I wouldn't give two shits what some Anon' said if I had a Thomas & Mercer deal either.<br /><br />Dave<br /><br /><a href="http://www.1writersjourney-dvshooter.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Writing Trip</a>David L. Shutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357694121376734716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-52098481870540521892011-12-15T22:27:38.192-06:002011-12-15T22:27:38.192-06:00Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog a...Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog and I am impressed! Extremely useful information specifically the last part :) I care for such info a lot. I was looking for this certain information for a very long time. Thank you and best of luck. <a href="http://healthcare-consulting.org/revenue-cycle-bpo.php" rel="nofollow">revenue cycle bpo</a>carl canhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04948692059721918027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-3529700391250164532011-12-15T20:53:25.717-06:002011-12-15T20:53:25.717-06:00To Barry's fans:
I'm contemplating giving...To Barry's fans:<br /><br />I'm contemplating giving Eisler another shot. Is "The Detachment" a good place to start?<br /><br />I briefly sampled one of the earlier John Rain novels way back in the early 00's when you could still find them at your local supermarket. <br /><br />I wasn't hooked, but I want to try Barry again since I do enjoy his blog entries so much. "The Detachment" seems like a logical place to start since it's getting so much buzz these days. Is it a good jumping-on point for a new reader?<br /><br />--JoshJoshua Simcoxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-22590810384457066872011-12-15T20:22:44.274-06:002011-12-15T20:22:44.274-06:00"Jude, you will never be published by the Big..."Jude, you will never be published by the Big6."<br /><br />I've never understood all the hate Jude seems to get here. He's a talented guy that deserves success as much as anyone.<br /><br />God forbid anyone have the audacity to present an opposing point of view.<br /><br />--JoshJoshua Simcoxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-7640904560790744072011-12-15T20:14:48.769-06:002011-12-15T20:14:48.769-06:00"Sales are also easy to check by looking at r..."Sales are also easy to check by looking at ranking on bestseller lists. Right now, in the Hardboiled Mysteriers Top 100, I'm outselling ebooks by Connelly, King, Grafton, Crais, Parker, Sandford, and Coben.<br /><br />Several of my ebooks are outselling King, Graham, Moore, and Koontz in the Horror Top 100."<br /><br />In other news, Koontz, King, Coben, and Connelly continue to weep bitterly as they ponder the imminent demise of their careers...<br /><br />Umm...sure.<br /><br />LOL, yes, I'm being dickish and snarky. But I'm still a fan, Joe. :)<br /><br />--JoshJoshua Simcoxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-3623101670071048802011-12-15T10:32:04.590-06:002011-12-15T10:32:04.590-06:00That's an interesting article about Colleen Ho...That's an interesting article about Colleen Houck's books. I continue to be surprised by how popular this type of YA books is these days.<br /><br />Merrill HeathMerrill Heathhttp://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_n_feature_browse-b_mrr_2?rh=n:283155,k:merrill+heath,p_n_feature_browse-bin:618073011&bbn=283155&keywords=merrill+heath&ie=UTF8&qid=1321371946&rnid=618072011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-55701913751563435852011-12-15T00:51:19.438-06:002011-12-15T00:51:19.438-06:00I spent a solid 2 weeks teaching myself the basics...I spent a solid 2 weeks teaching myself the basics of cover design. I pay $15 for artwork and do the rest on my laptop editing software.<br />My local college offers such a course as well. 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In Four Days</a><br /><br />But even if you can't stand the guy, you should really take note. He's experimenting with selling directly to fans, without DRM or regional restrictions. There are lessons to be learned here and I highly recommend reading it.Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206873570587284561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-37606895758087116392011-12-14T17:32:08.652-06:002011-12-14T17:32:08.652-06:00Another thing I find very curious lately, is if le...Another thing I find very curious lately, is if legacy publishing is so much better than indie publishing, why in the world am I finding more and more traditional published books pretending to be "Indie" authors? I mean, is Harper Collins really Indie now? Seal Press? I have found a number of books which at first seem indie, but then guess what, there is a legacy publisher here. This again, must be apart of their modesty.David Tribblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04575603791619117927noreply@blogger.com