tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post2977986765562676405..comments2024-03-18T06:16:18.802-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Guest Post by Tim MyersJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-27742497297836436252016-02-28T10:25:05.582-06:002016-02-28T10:25:05.582-06:00Out of curiosity, are these books still selling? O...Out of curiosity, are these books still selling? Or did the joke run its course and is no one buying them any more?Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661086270753946079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-13676322516559701402013-09-11T07:14:42.295-05:002013-09-11T07:14:42.295-05:00I have been looking the World Wide Web for this in...I have been looking the World Wide Web for this information and I want to thank you for this post. It’s not easy to find such perfectly written information on this topic. Great Work! <a href="http://www.9dollarhotdeals.com/ebooks" rel="nofollow">e-book writing</a>Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05830821211806410076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-56933459900380585672013-09-01T09:04:22.151-05:002013-09-01T09:04:22.151-05:00Great fun. I could see myself publishing a short p...Great fun. I could see myself publishing a short pamphlet of poetry this way once school starts. 8 hours for me is 3 actual days of writing time and I've missed the deadline anyway but hell yeh, I'll have a go.<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />MTMM T McGuirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499047294491144759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-13471564803672931192013-08-29T18:15:44.775-05:002013-08-29T18:15:44.775-05:00Hi Joe,
I suspect I'm going to miss your deadl...Hi Joe,<br />I suspect I'm going to miss your deadline. Midnight in the UK and Book is now 'In review' on KDP so can't email you a link.<br /><br />Still, I've really enjoyed this. Spent all week on a plumbing project and have managed to turn some frustrations into 10 tips for DIY plumbers.<br /><br />Thank you for your inspiration and motivation to actually go on and publish something!<br /><br />MarkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308511570365057254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-53410049737709351772013-08-29T09:59:08.686-05:002013-08-29T09:59:08.686-05:00Got it done and now it's published.
The ulti...Got it done and now it's published. <br /><br />The ultimate in science fiction. A technical description of a rotten old glove.<br /><br />A New Species in the Family Probovisassistidae (Cnidaria, Anthozoa), from the Eocene of the Uinta Basin, Utah<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EUSBDJUPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07533475322438942182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-83668108856502271272013-08-29T00:55:16.199-05:002013-08-29T00:55:16.199-05:00Yay! Did it!
So happy for this push. :)
Thank you...Yay! Did it! <br />So happy for this push. :)<br />Thank you!<br /><br />No Ordinary Death<br />http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EUT72L2Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-28123383631187928232013-08-28T22:10:34.328-05:002013-08-28T22:10:34.328-05:00Well, I did it. Silly me. I started about 3:00 pm,...Well, I did it. Silly me. I started about 3:00 pm, and just pushed the publish button (it's 11:00 pm). I did take a couple of hours there to drive home from work ('cause I was totally working on this there), and have some dinner. <br /><br />The formatting is probably bad, and the images might be terrible. But what the heck, right.<br /><br />It's 'in review' right now, but the title, when published, is "A New Species in the Family Probovisassistidae (Cnidaria, Anthozoa), from the Eocene of the Uinta Basin, Utah." <br /><br />It's a parody description of an old glove that I found in a drainage while I was out doing some real paleontology.<br /><br />I hope people like it.<br /><br />It's going on my blog (www.paleopix.com/blog), too.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07533475322438942182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-61125850774636590572013-08-27T19:08:10.534-05:002013-08-27T19:08:10.534-05:00Since I was hanging out with my granddaughter all ...Since I was hanging out with my granddaughter all day, at nap time, I found an old short story I wrote a few years back that was terrible. I rewrote it, made a cover with a 10 year old copy of photoshop and some credits I had at canstock..and published the ebook as a short story under my pen name.<br /><br />Thanks for the great idea, Joe! About 2 hours to rewrite and come up with the cover...should be live on Amazon tonight.<br /><br />7:05 PM DeleteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169550566163532952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-10574348510998299582013-08-27T19:05:14.459-05:002013-08-27T19:05:14.459-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169550566163532952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-51809943851207755172013-08-27T02:01:23.768-05:002013-08-27T02:01:23.768-05:00Dang, this was so much fun. Joe, thanks for the gr... Dang, this was so much fun. Joe, thanks for the great challenge and for inspiring so many people to knock out a story!<br /><br />I started last night when I first saw your challenge post, and I made it. One hour for the cover, four hours and change for the story, and here it is:<br /><br />Confessions of a Courtesan - amzn.com/B00ESO2MFU<br /><br />I'll make it free on the 30th and two days after. This title is for adults only, just fyi! Though it's not quite as explicit as some of my other stuff. :-)Isabel Darehttp://www.isabeldare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-40444953452301842932013-08-26T17:07:05.777-05:002013-08-26T17:07:05.777-05:00Joe,
I did it.
THE DEVOHRAH INITIATIVE
http://w...Joe,<br /><br />I did it.<br /><br />THE DEVOHRAH INITIATIVE<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/The-Devohrah-Initiative-ebook/dp/B00ESEONNY/<br /><br />As a man used to combat, Palestinian solider Salman isn't used to guarding a beach. He feels his assignment is beneath him. In fact, it's really beginning to bug him. The Devohrah Initiative is a short story of about 3,500 words in length, and can easily be read in one sitting. It mixes elements of horror and satire, and provides a chilling insight into how the war on terrorism might be fought. This story is intended for older readers.<br /><br />Normal price: $0.99<br /><br />I will be setting my KDP Free Days to coincide with your post promoting everyone who won. Thanks, Joe!Craig Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16087185187054536025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-53507763965593651922013-08-26T08:04:24.097-05:002013-08-26T08:04:24.097-05:00Dear Joe,
In the words of Barney Stinson, "C...Dear Joe,<br /><br />In the words of Barney Stinson, "Challenge accepted."<br /><br />Due to my oddball schedule for writing, I had to split the eight-hour-maximum time over two late-evenings, but I did it; I pulled it off.<br /><br />The writing came to around 3,500 words and took up half the time. The cover took me about an hour. The editing, formatting and uploading at up most (but not all) of the remaining three hours.<br /><br />My book is sitting in KDP, awaiting review and processing, but should be up later today.<br /><br />I'll share links with you once I have them. I'd love to get a mention on your blog as someone who completed the challenge.<br /><br />Craig HansenCraig Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16087185187054536025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-66933805390243210422013-08-26T07:27:21.164-05:002013-08-26T07:27:21.164-05:00I decided to do this and set out to write ten sepa...I decided to do this and set out to write ten separate stories about my life in retail management. Then I decided I didn't want to manage ten different titles, so I decided to publish it as two different collections with five stories each. <br /><br />"Adventures in Retail, Part 1" went live this morning, and I had a blast writing it. These five stories took five hours and fifteen minutes, so a little over an hour for each one. I hope I'm not too late to the party!<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ES5Y0QIsdrennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609712682169614085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-78163372484375737022013-08-26T06:31:00.919-05:002013-08-26T06:31:00.919-05:00Thanks for the fun challenge, Joe! I decided to wr...Thanks for the fun challenge, Joe! I decided to write a tongue-in-cheek travel guide for introverts. I spent 7 hours and 30 minutes on mine.<br /><br />Here it is:<br /><br />Leave Me Alone: The Introvert's Guide to Travel<br /><br />By Wya Soquiet<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Leave-Me-Alone-Introverts-ebook/dp/B00ESCUKMOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728824814598788910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-13264787889581864842013-08-26T02:43:48.073-05:002013-08-26T02:43:48.073-05:00I took the challenge and the book went live on Sat...I took the challenge and the book went live on Saturday evening, the picture did not immediately show up though. It's called How To Walk A Dog, I did the cover with a photo of some friends' dog and the Kindle cover creator. From the first keystroke to hitting publish it took me 5 hours and 55 minutes. <br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Avoid-Catastrophes-UnCommon-Sense-ebook/dp/B00ER4MPA8/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1377369721&sr=1-1&keywords=how+to+walk+a+dogMary Burnettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-24570686485527913232013-08-25T21:38:42.866-05:002013-08-25T21:38:42.866-05:00And Alternate Realty is live. http://amzn.to/19GOl...And Alternate Realty is live. http://amzn.to/19GOlKHAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421055798681085486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-16900619117747948082013-08-25T20:27:52.464-05:002013-08-25T20:27:52.464-05:00http://www.amazon.com/The-Good-Old-Days-ebook/dp/B...http://www.amazon.com/The-Good-Old-Days-ebook/dp/B00ES0TX88/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1377479845&sr=1-1&keywords=the+good+old+days#_LHugemontnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-30017441856203688222013-08-25T20:02:42.643-05:002013-08-25T20:02:42.643-05:00Alternate Realty is publishing and should be avail...Alternate Realty is publishing and should be available soon. The cover took longer than the story. Thanks for throwing the gauntlet down, Joe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421055798681085486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-4606680586055204642013-08-25T19:59:50.398-05:002013-08-25T19:59:50.398-05:00Wendy Bridal's book is live! It took just unde...Wendy Bridal's book is live! It took just under four hours. It's 2100 words. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ES081YACindy Carrollhttp://www.cindycarroll.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-39849686632220640922013-08-25T19:51:42.535-05:002013-08-25T19:51:42.535-05:00Thanks Joe! This was a kick in the pants (both mea...Thanks Joe! This was a kick in the pants (both meanings: "I needed a kick in the pants" and "that party was a kick in the pants").<br /><br />I just published the second story in the new series you inspired with this challenge. My Undead Life: Girl Vampire should be live on Amazon by tomorrow. :)J.R. Pearse Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163199989017556255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-78579560564612390172013-08-25T19:46:17.052-05:002013-08-25T19:46:17.052-05:00Good morning Joe,
How are you? After reading Whi...Good morning Joe,<br /><br />How are you? After reading Whiskey Sour I found your website and I sent you a letter telling you (okay gushing about) how much I loved your book. I wonder if I was the one who sent you your first fan letter. Wouldn’t that be a hoot? <br /><br />Also, thanks to your Newbie’s Guide to Publishing I have learned so much. Really, I can’t thank you enough. But I will try – Thank You!<br /><br />We have some things in common- including our Illinois connection and our adjunct experience. I grew up on the Southside of Chicago- 79th and Cicero near Midway Airport. I worked as adjunct at Moraine Valley Community College as well as College of Dupage (in the mid 90’s, I think you said you taught there in 2002?) <br /><br />Anyway, I took on your challenge to write, edit, format, create my own cover, and publish an ebook in an eight hour period. And you said if we can do that “I'll do a blog featuring your ebook, so the whole world can learn what a speedy little creative dynamo you are… No joke, no trick. If you can do it, I'll blog about it.” Thank you for offering that as an added incentive!<br /><br />You asked if we were “better and faster than Konrath.” I will have to say Joe, you are one incredibly talented writer, so I won’t compare myself to you- ever. And as far as the fast part, I finished my book under the eight hour time allotted. It was completed in five and three quarter hours – give or take a minute or two. My book is slightly over 2500 words.<br /><br />Writing as Ina Margaret Wright, or I. M. Wright, let me be this feisty, opinionated, no nonsense older lady with a bunch of kids who has been married forever. When in reality I am a fifty-one year old mother of four, married for over twenty two years, I have some very strong viewpoints, I am pretty spirited, hmmm, now that I think of it, maybe I am that feisty older lady after all! <br /> <br />For me, the actual writing took the least amount of time. Under two hours. The editing/rewriting and making the cover took the longest. I have never made an ebook cover before. For my other books and short stories, I hired graphic designers. For I.M. Wright’s book “Ten Marriage Secrets” (with FREE bonus! #1 weight loss secret) I made the cover in KDP in their cover creator program. Not too shabby. Also, I made sure that it looked crisp and clean in the thumbnail version. <br /><br />I can’t say if my book is as clever and funny as your Dr. Uberass books. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge- it really got my creative juices flowing. Knowing that I could do an entire book from start to finish in such a short time was empowering as well. <br /><br />Challenge accepted and completed. Thank you!<br /><br />Here is the link: http://amzn.com/B00ERVHA0G<br /><br /><br />Lois LavrisaLois Lavrisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-40359722198409392872013-08-25T19:40:39.376-05:002013-08-25T19:40:39.376-05:00Lights in the City is now live!
http://www.amazon....Lights in the City is now live!<br />http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ES0NHLW<br /><br />It's been a great experience.E.M. Noblenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-86424535619903198212013-08-25T17:54:12.696-05:002013-08-25T17:54:12.696-05:00Here's the link to my completed short story. I...Here's the link to my completed short story. It's called Gain and the description is: 2700 words. <br />The rich feast while the poor labor. But the table is about to be turned.<br />http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ERPWMAK<br /><br />This was a fantastic challenge and the sense of satisfaction is amazing. Thanks so much Joe, and everyone else who got enthused about this.<br />B. P. Crousenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-35918580130138034012013-08-25T16:21:14.269-05:002013-08-25T16:21:14.269-05:00Ack. Still waiting for Amazon to "publish&quo...Ack. Still waiting for Amazon to "publish". I enrolled in KDP Select in error and that added 12 hours to the 12 hour process. Lara Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-47756720216188951912013-08-25T15:46:44.013-05:002013-08-25T15:46:44.013-05:00http://www.amazon.com/The-Understudy-ebook/dp/B00E...http://www.amazon.com/The-Understudy-ebook/dp/B00ERDLZU0/ref=pd_rhf_dp_p_t_1_GCG0<br /><br />1600 words written, edited, and a cover created in 4 hours. :) Felt wonderful - now back to finishing the second book in my son's Death Chronicles series. :)J.E. Taylorhttp://www.jetaylor75.comnoreply@blogger.com