tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post4369974062202017496..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Depression and WritersJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger296125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-88904205717365260442013-01-26T04:38:06.846-06:002013-01-26T04:38:06.846-06:00You make it entertaining and you still manage to k...You make it entertaining and you still manage to keep it smart.This is truly a great blog thanks for sharing.<a href="http://vibraquil.com/" rel="nofollow">COMBATING DEPRESSION</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130691381086038995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-61993233476503215022011-12-19T03:40:41.077-06:002011-12-19T03:40:41.077-06:00I've only just come across this blog -- but ba...I've only just come across this blog -- but based on this post alone, I love it! I think it's great that you're opening people's eyes to digital.<br /><br />Everyone is clinging on to the old paradigm; of print, cd's, dvd's. That's gone now. We don't need to physically own anything anymore! The sooner the artists get to grips with this and delve into modern technology, the more they will prosper! Great work!The Kid In The Front Rowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11284758898483746863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-81438994672559847302011-06-13T13:42:25.809-05:002011-06-13T13:42:25.809-05:00I know this is an older post, but it really touche...I know this is an older post, but it really touched me. I feel very fortunate that I have good day job in a profession where I can pretty much find another job if I had to. (maybe not great hours and I'd have to move, but it's healtchare, and hospitals are everywhere.) Even though I haven't been dependent on my book sales to pay the bills because of my job, things were very tight because my hubby has had only sporadic work in the last three years. He was very depressed about not working. He's experienced another layoff recently, but with my books doing well, we are both much more secure and we don't have the stress we did a few years ago. In fact, we've decided that he may not go back to work because my life is much easier when he's running the household. <br /><br />So, having said that, I just one clicked Kiana's book. I wish her the very best and hope her sales take off.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267066733031149882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-65982617158694524312011-05-18T16:13:00.798-05:002011-05-18T16:13:00.798-05:00I can't wait to read the book! :)I can't wait to read the book! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-38523671688089797842011-05-17T13:47:48.174-05:002011-05-17T13:47:48.174-05:00Kiana,
You're so very welcome, and thank you ...Kiana,<br /><br />You're so very welcome, and thank you for asking about me as well :). I'm just starting out and have a couple of short stories up on Amazon. Here is a link to my page: http://www.amazon.com/Rebecca-Knight/e/B004XK8NNE<br /><br />I wish you nothing but the best with your new collection! HOUSE OF SKIN was beautifully written, and I can't wait for more from you :).Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-8740107877082766642011-05-17T03:05:46.598-05:002011-05-17T03:05:46.598-05:00@Rebecca Knight...now and then I check back to thi...@Rebecca Knight...now and then I check back to this blog and just found your 'late to the party' post. Thank you! Mahalo for buying my book HOUSE OF SKIN. I'm just finishing the next collection and trying to read a lot of other eauthors and write Amazon reviews for them. That's my way of paying it forward the way Joe does for so many writers. <br /> Where is your work, will I find it on Kindle? I'll look.<br />Wishing you joy and success in your work and your life<br />...With alohas from Hawaii...KianaKiana Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006822100662057905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-56192967185197452322011-05-01T16:36:27.761-05:002011-05-01T16:36:27.761-05:00Dear Kiana, I'm the owner of an independent b...Dear Kiana, I'm the owner of an independent bookstore (and fan of your work for years!) & wanted to say I'm sorry to hear of all you've gone through over the last few years, but glad you are back to writing. I completely understand your frustration with the world of 'standard' publishing - we feel it on this end too! <br /><br />When publishing electronically, please consider google ebooks as a platform too - that way, independent bookstores (I know many have gone out of business, but there are still lots of us out there!) like us can continue to support your work.<br /><br />Mahalo & all the best,<br />Lynne AlmeidaLynne Almeidahttp://www.sprellbinderbookstore.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-86913557342960671992011-05-01T00:12:22.857-05:002011-05-01T00:12:22.857-05:00Extremely touching post. I bought a copy - the col...Extremely touching post. I bought a copy - the collection looks amazing. I can't wait to read it.Meghan Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12773598501857799104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1038471286581459412011-04-19T01:22:25.729-05:002011-04-19T01:22:25.729-05:00Being a writer and having suffered from depression...Being a writer and having suffered from depression myself, I relate so much to this story. One thing I can appreciate about my struggles is that it has made me a better, more authentic writer.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and paying it forward.Christina Garnerhttp://garnerchristina.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-43375707354465482182011-04-15T14:05:01.193-05:002011-04-15T14:05:01.193-05:00I'm very, very late to the party, but thank yo...I'm very, very late to the party, but thank you to both Kiana and Joe for this :).<br /><br />I bought Kiana's book right away, read the first story before reading the comments for this post, and was chilled and entranced by the beauty of her writing.<br /><br />I absolutely can't wait to read the rest, and will definitely be recommending this on my blog tonight.<br /><br />Bless you, Kiana, and best of luck :). You are a stunning writer.Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-54575748707681689002011-04-01T15:53:22.566-05:002011-04-01T15:53:22.566-05:00Though I haven't hit a major depression with m...Though I haven't hit a major depression with my novels, I do find it very frustrating when my sales stall. I don't think there isn't anything I haven't done to market my books/ebooks, other than streak through the arena while the Oilers are playing, while handing out discount coupons. (And I'm just not there...yet.)<br /><br />Currently my new release CHILDREN OF THE FOG is standing at an Amazon rank of 639. I just can't seem to get it into that top 100...or even 300. That's my goal--to break 300 for the first time in 7 books.<br /><br />Right now CHILDREN OF THE FOG is on sale for $1.99, marked down from $3.99.<br /><br />I've tried $0.99 sales with other titles and the only time I saw decent success is when I had a $0.99 sale on with all my titles at the same time.<br /><br />Joe, do you have any words of advice to help me reach my goal of under 300 Amazon page rank?<br /><br />I'm a shameless marketer; I don't think there's anything you've mentioned that I haven't done and I've been doing it since 2003. I have all my books professionally edited. I have great reviews. I have fabulous covers designed by a professional.<br /><br />What am I missing?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cherylktardif.com" rel="nofollow">Cheryl Kaye Tardif</a><br />not depressed...yet...heheCheryl Tardifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15160526951596806898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-14897338348804941032011-04-01T08:40:36.632-05:002011-04-01T08:40:36.632-05:00Joe and Kiana,
I've been in much the same bo...Joe and Kiana, <br /><br />I've been in much the same boat. My first 2 novels were published by a small, boutique, lit publisher that went out of biz in the Great Recession, and my books went out of print, and I was suddenly an ex-author. <br /><br />3 years of depression (and being kept busy by some very pressing family matters,) I discovered Joe's blog, and I'm seriously thinking about releasing my books as indies.<br /><br />(Right now, I'm giving them a good, hard edit. I have improved as a writer in the last 3 years, and I can see some mistakes that I'd like to correct before they go out in the world again.) <br /><br />Anyway, thanks Joe. You've been a lifeline for authors like Kiana and myself. You may be doing this good deed for your own reasons, but it's still a good deed. A lot of us out there need your Good News that you're shouting from the rooftops. <br /><br />"There is life after legacy publishing." <br /><br />Thanks Joe, and mahalo Kiana. <br /><br />TK KenyonTK Kenyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756031460622964015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-803743727114410602011-03-28T15:31:01.325-05:002011-03-28T15:31:01.325-05:00@ Veronica...thank you! Will check out Robert Pay...@ Veronica...thank you! Will check out Robert Payne for Website. KUCERA DESIGNS did my cover, they also do websites, but definitely pricer.Kiana Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006822100662057905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-88842733924637880642011-03-28T15:23:37.652-05:002011-03-28T15:23:37.652-05:00@Candace Davis...I'm happy to help with info o...@Candace Davis...I'm happy to help with info on format, design, etc. I don't want to keep taking up space here with my replies. Please go to my blog on Amazon's Kiana Davenport Author Page. Your questions are answered there! Imua! KianaKiana Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006822100662057905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-43228502060109676302011-03-28T14:53:26.096-05:002011-03-28T14:53:26.096-05:00@ARCHANGEL...about my few awards you mentioned, m...@ARCHANGEL...about my few awards you mentioned, maybe I'm a cautionary tale: that even 'recognized' authors in the print world can hit the skids, become near-indigent and desperate. Until ebooks. Thanks!<br /><br />@SJ Harris...thanks so much for the offer for Cover Art Review. I'm not familiar. Am trying to look it up.<br />Thank you again!<br /><br />@nw rann. I'm sorry I don't know what the Friday figures ment in sales for HOUSE OF SKIN. I am still trying to compute it. If anyone knows, please chime in. KIanaKiana Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006822100662057905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-22076528974277301272011-03-28T14:33:53.862-05:002011-03-28T14:33:53.862-05:00Dear Kiana,
I just ordered your book and I am so ...Dear Kiana,<br /><br />I just ordered your book and I am so glad that a friend pointed you in the right direction and that Joe shared your story. I hope that if you are ever in that dark place again you will tell someone or call a hotline. In that state of mind (and I've been there) our thinking is distorted in such a way that we can't see another way out of our pain.<br /><br />I used to work on a suicide crisis line as a volunteer and know that there are many good people who sincerely want to help.<br /><br />Awhile back I participated in a conversation between writers about depression and writing and since others have mentioned depression here I want to add the link: http://maantren.blogspot.com/2009/03/writing-and-depression-kiwiburger.html<br /><br />There was a follow-up to that initial post which is linked at the top. It was quite interesting and informative.<br /><br />I will post a link to this post from my own blog and I look forward to reading your book.<br /><br />IMUA! :)<br /><br />--Tapatilabyrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843426891451691056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-20916765197691946682011-03-28T14:23:14.240-05:002011-03-28T14:23:14.240-05:00Wow. And I thought it was just me going for the hy...Wow. And I thought it was just me going for the hyperbole. You both made me feel not so alone in this journey. Okay, no doing evil to myself, for starters. And no giving up. I can persevere. I can do this. I will do this.JVRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11467257065784931223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-41551904495970122602011-03-28T13:57:32.037-05:002011-03-28T13:57:32.037-05:00Bought it.
Like Kiana I just wanted to write and...Bought it. <br /><br />Like Kiana I just wanted to write and be read. I'd also hoped to raise some money I could donate to a charity that's trying to help others w my son's neuro disorder. <br /><br />Two agents and two yrs later I had two dead books to show for it. That's about all I had, though.<br /><br />So I went indie. I just sent Angioma Alliance another royalty check. It feels awesome. Props to Kiana and every other author who kept going. <br /><br />Joe, I hope you keep referring such deserving authors and books like this. Thank you!Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896558605692233106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-79511908164860318372011-03-28T13:55:57.042-05:002011-03-28T13:55:57.042-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15896519648818458407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1886843263945694662011-03-28T13:41:19.191-05:002011-03-28T13:41:19.191-05:00Great story. Thank you, Joe!!! Elaine and I ofte...Great story. Thank you, Joe!!! Elaine and I often find inspiration in your blog. Our general thoughts tend to be to smile, break out a glass of wine, and watch the fireworks as the Big 6 scramble to compete. <br /><br />Love the post. Good luck Kiana! Hugs to you. I bought my copy. If I love it, I'll be looking for the next title. Better get busy so you can ride the wave. I am the ultimate impulse buyer with my Kindle. LOL.<br /><br />Michele<br />www.RomCon2011.comMichele Callahanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04566271053297498087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-586845809227895822011-03-28T12:46:02.838-05:002011-03-28T12:46:02.838-05:00This article came along at just the right time, Jo...This article came along at just the right time, Joe. <br /><br />Your blog, your wealth of knowledge, and your story in general is an inspiration to so many people. <br /><br />I'm off to buy her book right now.L. David Heslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15973902451564668160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-50786523638923314522011-03-28T12:39:29.864-05:002011-03-28T12:39:29.864-05:00Heck yeah Kiana! Love your story. You're kicki...Heck yeah Kiana! Love your story. You're kicking butt and I'm happy for you. <br /><br />Joe you rock!Wernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13177999875649895318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-87345183551570633232011-03-28T09:36:05.830-05:002011-03-28T09:36:05.830-05:00@ Kiana: "I have read excellent indie ebooks,...@ Kiana: "I have read excellent indie ebooks, and some not so good, not well written. Some of us are new at this, we're in a rush, we need money. We don't take the time to REWRITE and rewrite, which is what good writing is all about."<br /><br />I agree, from what I have read and sampled. Most of the rapidly uploaded fiction e-published recently from new authors with fancy bookcovers and a brand spankin' new website is unedited rubbish.<br /><br />Yours is different. Thankfully.Coolkayaker1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-464618526932395192011-03-28T07:55:25.108-05:002011-03-28T07:55:25.108-05:00Hi Joe,
Just bought it - getting super reviews on...Hi Joe,<br /><br />Just bought it - getting super reviews on Amazon. I'm looking forward to the read.<br /><br />As I've said before: you need to rename this blog. You are no longer a 'newbie. You are an 'eminence grise'.<br /><br />I'm sending you a virtual case of beer from Connemara - it'll have to suffice till we meet again.<br /><br />Slan go foill,<br />Pat.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906967600042588567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-72434087305335095152011-03-28T07:53:43.995-05:002011-03-28T07:53:43.995-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906967600042588567noreply@blogger.com