tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post4698443902171205766..comments2024-03-18T06:16:18.802-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Guest Post by Jude HardinJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-33774307553282462772012-06-21T00:40:11.046-05:002012-06-21T00:40:11.046-05:00Hey Jude,
I noticed that Pocket-47 was up to 6 ov...Hey Jude,<br /><br />I noticed that Pocket-47 was up to 6 overall on kindle paid (yesterday, I think). Grats.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01691094958965261210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-65725054392740155592012-06-14T04:22:44.300-05:002012-06-14T04:22:44.300-05:00It feels like a deal with an Amazon imprint is abo...It feels like a deal with an Amazon imprint is about as dead-cert as it gets short of a five book, seven-figure advance from the big six. And maybe these days it's even better than that - you did the right thing, Jude!Mark Chisnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248299206033458004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-66791329703071281452012-06-11T21:45:13.610-05:002012-06-11T21:45:13.610-05:00Thank you, Meb. Yes, I think that's exactly ri...Thank you, Meb. Yes, I think that's exactly right.Jude Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994813046526310594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-50364254866982486202012-06-11T21:07:48.823-05:002012-06-11T21:07:48.823-05:00While reading your post, I found myself getting ne...While reading your post, I found myself getting nervous for you, as I felt your fear. I'm glad you pushed the button.<br /><br />Don't you think it's better to have regrets over decisions made rather than choices never explored?<br /><br />WTH? You can always get a job. A dream on the other hand needs to be fertilized with courage. Best of everything, Jude.Meb Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429690082160319693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-13516157082975447362012-06-11T11:59:51.003-05:002012-06-11T11:59:51.003-05:00Best of luck to you. I'll have to look for you...Best of luck to you. I'll have to look for your books!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415502365891827794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-10649495206117783592012-06-11T10:44:09.061-05:002012-06-11T10:44:09.061-05:00"Am I the only one who thinks this? I just fi...<i>"Am I the only one who thinks this? I just find it foolish."</i><br /><br />No, you're not the only one. But we all have to do what works best for us based on our own personal circumstances. My personal circumstances call for a mix of writing and less-than-full-time work. When I did take months off before looking for work after relocating, I didn't do any more writing than I do now...bettye griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04457387770524295498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-83221325003198088912012-06-11T08:29:49.205-05:002012-06-11T08:29:49.205-05:00So much prepared now. Thanks for the heads up.So much prepared now. Thanks for the heads up.healthcare revenue cyclehttp://healthcare-consulting.org/revenue-cycle-assessment.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-18399917837248095622012-06-11T07:31:32.719-05:002012-06-11T07:31:32.719-05:00Joe,
It's just like pushing the button in the ...Joe,<br />It's just like pushing the button in the hatch in LOST--ultimately, you'll experience salvation.<br /><br />Life is too short...push the button, write full-time, and enjoy the ride.<br /><br />Namaste!Gina Favahttp://www.ginafava.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-57928256168226583052012-06-11T02:19:19.147-05:002012-06-11T02:19:19.147-05:00thank jude, article was great. best wishes to you....thank jude, article was great. best wishes to you. i'll probably do it..Bikash Shresthahttp://www.givemegoal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-19144581558874860942012-06-10T12:38:51.828-05:002012-06-10T12:38:51.828-05:00My job pays really well, multiple six figures, but...My job pays really well, multiple six figures, but it's also crazy stressful and I dream about being able to write full time someday. I doubt I'll ever match what I make now, but if the writing does go well, maybe I can cut back my hours. The good thing is that I work for myself, so that may be possible some day.<br /><br />Jude, I wish you all the best. It must be exhilarating to take that plunge. I envy you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-83240076760436084282012-06-09T20:45:09.504-05:002012-06-09T20:45:09.504-05:00Best of luck, Jude! I hope it's the decision t...Best of luck, Jude! I hope it's the decision that changes your life in the best possible way.<br /><br />I pushed the button earlier this year, and am now making over twice what I made at my day job, all from self publishing :). It's amazing the opportunities for writers these days!<br /><br />Go grab the bull by the horns!Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-75482737497525814092012-06-09T19:37:51.339-05:002012-06-09T19:37:51.339-05:00Well done Jude! And good luck to you.
You said &...Well done Jude! And good luck to you.<br /><br />You said "Life is short. I find not doing what you really want to do foolish. I feel like I've finally come to my senses.”<br /><br />Lots of Ray Bradbury stuff floating around this week. Here’s a couple from him this is bringing to mind.<br /><br />“You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.”<br /><br />"Stuff your eyes with wonder,' he said, 'live as if you'd drop dead in ten seconds.”Sharper13xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18275818335558623630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-13815759550962365672012-06-09T18:28:42.786-05:002012-06-09T18:28:42.786-05:00I just find it foolish.
Life is short. I find not...<i>I just find it foolish.</i><br /><br />Life is short. I find not doing what you really want to do foolish. I feel like I've finally come to my senses.Jude Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994813046526310594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-65200613282273456282012-06-09T17:22:56.092-05:002012-06-09T17:22:56.092-05:00Good luck. And I know what your day job is, so sin...Good luck. And I know what your day job is, so since there's always a shortage in that field and many opportunities for part-time and contingent work, the risk isn't quite as great as it would be for some. But still, good luck.Mark Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410424046477699059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-87001467936426190282012-06-09T15:40:16.590-05:002012-06-09T15:40:16.590-05:00Anonymous, I'm pretty sure things have taken o...Anonymous, I'm pretty sure things have taken off for Jude. That is why he quit his job.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-77323981865612817612012-06-09T15:31:56.732-05:002012-06-09T15:31:56.732-05:00If you can survive w/out your paycheck, then congr...If you can survive w/out your paycheck, then congrats to you. Personally as someone who has been laid off, I would have stayed w/the job and written every free moment I had, and then when things take off I would quit the job. <br /><br />Am I the only one who thinks this? I just find it foolish. I guess if you have a gazillion dollars saved up, it would workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-55249296589187280272012-06-09T15:02:48.844-05:002012-06-09T15:02:48.844-05:00Congrats on going full-time!
I appreciate Joe&#...Congrats on going full-time! <br /><br />I appreciate Joe's points on the topic, too. <br /><br />Unfortunately, learning how quickly you can write can be an ongoing process. I write SO fast, but my process is changing now. I have several collaborations in progress, which is fantastic--but doesn't really get my own novels written faster. Still, though--what a process! I'm loving it! I know you will, too!Red Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329547876023423333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-84766571432973677542012-06-09T11:25:05.377-05:002012-06-09T11:25:05.377-05:00A bit late to the party here, but I made a blind l...A bit late to the party here, but I made a blind leap 6 years ago. I'm extremely lucky to have an understanding and supportive spouse(literally and figuratively. If you have, or can find, one of those, I recommend you hold onto that person for all you're worth.M.H. Van Keurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07736878298979709150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-15987448625158907632012-06-09T11:23:04.834-05:002012-06-09T11:23:04.834-05:00Good luck, that was a big step. I'm retired, s...Good luck, that was a big step. I'm retired, so don't have to write for money, but I want to write for the pleasure it gives. Just have to find a way to balance it with everything else!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-23007144441596714522012-06-09T08:41:32.410-05:002012-06-09T08:41:32.410-05:00Good luck and congrats. When I quit and decided t...Good luck and congrats. When I quit and decided to write full time, I didn't sleep for days. I'm still not making money, but with only 3 books out and totally self-pubbed, I expected as much. Marketing (especially with such a tight budget) seems to be the biggest challenge.<br /><br />Thank you Joe for bringing us another devoted hopeful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-47451339929562478082012-06-09T04:44:26.948-05:002012-06-09T04:44:26.948-05:00Not enough conflict in this thread. I'm going ...Not enough conflict in this thread. I'm going to have to reject it.<br /><br />But best of luck, Jude!Eric Christophersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534731344216684771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-65705974036048520282012-06-09T03:18:38.401-05:002012-06-09T03:18:38.401-05:00Jude,
You're a brave man. Kudos to you.
I hope...Jude,<br />You're a brave man. Kudos to you.<br />I hope that all success comes your way.<br />Andy GoodmanMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03112439867635781777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-50659573799481886572012-06-08T11:55:19.142-05:002012-06-08T11:55:19.142-05:00Seeley James
Scary but fun, no? The story is the ...<a href="http://www.seeleyjames.com" rel="nofollow">Seeley James</a><br /><br />Scary but fun, no? The story is the ultimate pass/fail. Good stories well written sell. Best of luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-55356311484202017392012-06-08T05:13:39.799-05:002012-06-08T05:13:39.799-05:00Always glad to see authors daring to live their dr...Always glad to see authors daring to live their dream and write fulltime for a living. I've not regretted my decision to do so even though everyone always says, "Don't quit your day job." <br /><br />With as much flux as there is...and lack of data (such as the Taleist report - who won't release their numbers, I decided to create a survey of my own. What I need now is authors - published and unpublished...indie...hybrid..big-six..small press. Please take 10 - 15 minutes:<br /><br /><a href="http://michaeljsullivan.polldaddy.com/s/publishing" rel="nofollow"><b>TAKE SURVEY NOW></b></a> <br /><br />What's more"Writers and Authors Needed for Industry Survey<br /><br />What's more...I'll make the raw data available (minus any identifying information) to whoever wants it - so you...writers...can analyze it the way you want and hopefully help you decide what's the best route to go. <br /><br />So please...take the survey...spread the word on other sites and to your writer friends. The more data we have, the better it will be for all people.<br /><br />Thanks in advance.<br />Michael.Michael J. Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06892162383465544899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-50894522527977614972012-06-07T21:52:55.832-05:002012-06-07T21:52:55.832-05:00The thing is, I'll be 52 this year, and I don&...<i>The thing is, I'll be 52 this year, and I don't want to look back a decade from now and regret not going for it.</i><br /><br />I'm right behind you Jude, Turning 40 next week. Have three old desktops in the basement somewhere I've spent the last twenty years filling with slush. Finally getting serious about my goals and deadlines. We'll see what happens this year.David L. Shutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357694121376734716noreply@blogger.com