tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post541181896177798418..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: The Newbie's Guide to Publishing BookJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-28945574680678859762010-10-09T22:38:45.611-05:002010-10-09T22:38:45.611-05:00It's a great read. And inspiring. Like a kick ...It's a great read. And inspiring. Like a kick in the butt through your Kindle!Tara Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095632631554776002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-60762979461139698862010-05-06T16:52:18.073-05:002010-05-06T16:52:18.073-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492199225224986453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-34454679449661507372010-05-06T16:19:56.545-05:002010-05-06T16:19:56.545-05:00+1 for a nook version.+1 for a nook version.Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332590300578428734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-52732880088707882062010-05-03T05:14:06.937-05:002010-05-03T05:14:06.937-05:00Hi,
Maybe you make some money from your post like ...Hi,<br />Maybe you make some money from your post like me on my blog:<br /><br />http://emilflorea.blogspot.com/p/unix-command-for-winxp-vista-win7.html<br /><br />You can win money if you put some survey on your download link.<br /><br />Cheers.Win money with surveyhttp://emilflorea.blogspot.com/p/unix-command-for-winxp-vista-win7.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-39021988558087992812010-05-01T21:49:08.482-05:002010-05-01T21:49:08.482-05:00The cover says it all.The cover says it all.Rex Kuslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629682795065138786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-6502327467356928082010-05-01T19:37:48.318-05:002010-05-01T19:37:48.318-05:00"Authors have more power than ever. And you c..."Authors have more power than ever. And you can make a difference in your career."<br /><br />Thanks Joe, for all the great advice, and I agree... technology is allowing more options for writers and authors than ever before.<br /><br />~John Kurt<br />fantasytechnology.blogspot.comJohn Kurthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15340706937707571380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-20055138772993190832010-05-01T00:16:12.998-05:002010-05-01T00:16:12.998-05:00Cute. I was looking in your ebooks and freebies p...Cute. I was looking in your ebooks and freebies page. Given that it's both an ebook and a freebie, that seemed to make sense to me...<br /><br />I did find it. But I still say it makes more sense to have your ebook on the ebooks page [g].M. M. Justushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695486138971352978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-52352891711557624032010-04-30T19:45:20.254-05:002010-04-30T19:45:20.254-05:00Joe -
Count me among the many who have been inspi...Joe -<br /><br />Count me among the many who have been inspired and educated by your blogging about writing, publishing, etc.<br /><br />I found your site very recently via Barry Eisler - I started with your first post and worked my way through at least a third of them all the way to the present. It was an odyssey to read!<br /><br />I am yet another person who has read your many, many warnings about the myriad roadblocks and setbacks in any writing career yet does it anyway, propelled by the sheer love of writing.<br /><br />For anyone interested, here's a recent humorous short story that fell out of me:<br /><br />http://insideoutthebeltway.blogspot.com/2010/04/lunch-is-stranger-than-fiction.htmlChris W. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15074346459445714336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-5212605792104952932010-04-30T08:26:28.836-05:002010-04-30T08:26:28.836-05:00Thank you, Joe. For the inspiration and practical...Thank you, Joe. For the inspiration and practical advice.Adam Pepperhttp://www.AdamPepper.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-65329740347176350362010-04-28T21:26:14.621-05:002010-04-28T21:26:14.621-05:00Joe, I wasn't thinking it was an either or sit...Joe, I wasn't thinking it was an either or situation, but when you put it that way... OUCH!<br /><br />No, I would not rather have my book sit unread on a shelf. That is actually the saddest thing <br />I can think of.<br /><br />My goal is also to be read. I guess I just reacted to the phrase 'impulse buy'. It conjured up an image of the useless mood rings for sale at the counter.Jenn McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096584277185808602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-64473972420389242682010-04-28T21:02:47.119-05:002010-04-28T21:02:47.119-05:00@Alexandra You’re right, the man is quite generou...@Alexandra You’re right, the man is quite generous with time and talent. <br /><br />@Joe Congratulations! <br />I read that Writers Digest selected your blog, A Newbie's Guide to Publishing, as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers! You’ve certainly earned it. <br /><br />If this is old news, sorry . . .Helen Hansonhttp://www.HelenHanson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-51036483568337305032010-04-28T21:01:51.152-05:002010-04-28T21:01:51.152-05:00@Alexandra You’re right, the man is quite generou...@Alexandra You’re right, the man is quite generous with time and talent. <br /><br />@Joe Congratulations! <br />I read that Writers Digest selected your blog, A Newbie's Guide to Publishing, as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers! You’ve certainly earned it. <br /><br />If this is old news, sorry . . .Helen Hansonhttp://Helen@HelenHanson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-79248085656206491692010-04-28T17:44:11.645-05:002010-04-28T17:44:11.645-05:00I'm looking forward to buying your new ebook. ...I'm looking forward to buying your new ebook. $2.99 is a bargain for what you've included. Thank you for all the good work you do through this blog.suzanneelizabeths.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14304462740451230118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-14113687466703624622010-04-28T14:22:06.312-05:002010-04-28T14:22:06.312-05:00This is awesome, Joe! I've been reading your b...This is awesome, Joe! I've been reading your blog for a while (I remember reading about your mega book tour a few years ago!) Anyway, you have always been an inspiration to me. It was through your site that I actually first heard about Smashwords. I ended up writing a thriller over the past year called SEEK WHEN ALONE, which I just posted on Smashwords yesterday (shameless plug, I know). But I also just wanted to let you know that your blog has had a really encouraging effect on me. I probably wouldn't have finished the book, let alone got it ready for publication, if it hadn't been for all the resources on your site. Anyway, thanks again for dedicating so much time and effort to helping new writers!Matthew Daytonhttp://matthewdayton.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-48614234054696347942010-04-28T13:35:33.272-05:002010-04-28T13:35:33.272-05:00Your book "Newbie's Guide To Publishing&q...Your book "Newbie's Guide To Publishing" has become my new writing bible.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing it with all of us!Noelhttp://nomablack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-11092735918634050312010-04-28T12:06:16.073-05:002010-04-28T12:06:16.073-05:00Joe,
I love your blog! I've been reading it f...Joe,<br /><br />I love your blog! I've been reading it for a couple of months.<br /><br />I started out self-published, and I'm now with a traditional publisher. I've always done a lot of promotion. I've been doing an Internet radio show of one sort of another consistently since March 2002.<br /><br />I plan to get your book on marketing. We're always learning.<br /><br />Thank you!Maxine Thompsonhttp://www.maxinethompsonbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-24753914696848034512010-04-28T10:40:06.656-05:002010-04-28T10:40:06.656-05:00I've been reading your blog for some time, and...I've been reading your blog for some time, and you just make so much sense! This is brilliant! You're such a generous man - I'm going straight over to your website to download (don't have Kindle) this beautiful monster:)<br /><br />Also, this post will be part of my Friday reccommendation on my blog, just thought I'd let you know.Privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018596012893869692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-28367536043422780752010-04-28T10:20:37.892-05:002010-04-28T10:20:37.892-05:00I've read some portions of your book and skimm...I've read some portions of your book and skimmed others. It's comprehensive and chock full of level-headed advice that's been tested in the real world.<br /><br />Your a real mensch for making it available for free.Peter L. Winklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005846686173676213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-89827531486710924892010-04-28T10:10:18.692-05:002010-04-28T10:10:18.692-05:00...Hi Joe, I’ve followed your blog for some time a......Hi Joe, I’ve followed your blog for some time and downloaded ‘Newbies’ long ago. It’s more like a study guide as I refer to it a lot. I’ve even picked up many tips from your site design, like; ‘Let’s trade blog links,’ which we have and it’s always a joy for me to see my books (site), name posted on your blog. Having become an advocate of self-publishing, it’s always informative reading your posts about the industry, another plus for your blog. With everything going on in your life it surprises me you continue to keep very close to your blog (readers), then again it’s not surprising given your success. Each day begins with me looking at my ‘bloglines’ feed and hoping to see a new post from Konrath. Just wanted to say thanks Joe, it’s sort of like being a talk radio call in person, who has never called in.Garry M Graveshttp://characterhappens.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-37552339419254238072010-04-28T07:46:59.419-05:002010-04-28T07:46:59.419-05:00When I read that I cringed. Is it just my ego? It ...<i>When I read that I cringed. Is it just my ego? It makes me sad to think that my year or two of hard work and imagination and love would be classified as an impulse buy.</i><br /><br />You'd prefer your year or two of hard work to be ignored on the shelf, unbought and unread?<br /><br />The goal is to be read, and hopefully to make some money as well. That's easier to do with a lower price. My experiments have shown that people are willing to take a chance on a new author for a lower price. <br /><br />As for ego--except for maybe acting or music, writing is the most ego-crushing business there is. Rejection is part of the job, and a thick skin is required.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-11353981950567157952010-04-28T01:04:35.053-05:002010-04-28T01:04:35.053-05:00I downloaded the Kindle for PC just to read this. ...I downloaded the Kindle for PC just to read this. I'm not even close to being done yet, but I have found a lot of useful information that would take me a very long time to find elsewhere. Thanks for all of your hardwork!<br /><br />Cliff Ball<br />author of Don't Mess With Earth<br />and Out of TimeCliff Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164789436258004054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-40773542960119575502010-04-27T20:45:55.144-05:002010-04-27T20:45:55.144-05:00Hi Joe,
I just read your interview on GalleyCat h...Hi Joe,<br /><br />I just read your interview on GalleyCat http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/authors/writers_making_a_living_off_of_kindle_158810.asp<br /><br />You are quoted as writing, "it's an impulse purchase". What is? Novels or ebooks or both?<br /><br />When I read that I cringed. Is it just my ego? It makes me sad to think that my year or two of hard work and imagination and love would be classified as an impulse buy.<br /><br />Is it related to people taking a chance on a new author?<br /><br />Can we talk about that more? It might be a big reason some authors suck at promotion.Jenn McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096584277185808602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-20057533013250195922010-04-27T20:35:20.051-05:002010-04-27T20:35:20.051-05:00I'll wait 'til I get a Kindle & buy it...I'll wait 'til I get a Kindle & buy it. Appreciate the PDF offer though. DaveDavid Ebrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037059701518103541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-64458452100433552152010-04-27T19:11:25.314-05:002010-04-27T19:11:25.314-05:00Justus is blind?
Hmm. Maybe I should have a page ...Justus is blind?<br /><br />Hmm. Maybe I should have a page on my website just For Writers...JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-43245769336725113732010-04-27T18:57:28.281-05:002010-04-27T18:57:28.281-05:00Okay, I'm blind. I can't find the .pdf of...Okay, I'm blind. I can't find the .pdf of The Newbie's Guide to Publishing on your website. Help?M. M. Justushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695486138971352978noreply@blogger.com