The Jedi Master Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Anyone else use createspace.com, a resource for self-publishing offered by amazon? It's a neat site, print-on-demand so there's virtually no up-front cost to get your title out there. It lists on amazon automatically and you can format your title for the kindle as well. I've published three titles so far and am working on marketing right now (I just purchase a website, Paper Street Press through godaddy) as well as completing more books. I've sold a few copies without even really putting any effort into getting my name out there. It's cool even if you just want copies for yourself, family, etc. A nice way to get started for us wanna-be authors, at least. Only after we've lost everything are we free to do anything. Paper Street Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBrendo Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 This is great TJM. Really glad to see another of our writers getting published and getting some recognition for their work. Member of Jnet Addict Club 12/05 Order of the Nocturnal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I haven't heard of it, but it is something I may need to get looking into soon. Click for the best site ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidala Skywalker Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I've always wondered, what are the benefits of self-publishing? I mean, it's cheaper, and you don't have to find an agent and go through all the rejection by multiple publishing agencies, but does it feel the same? Do you still feel like you published a book? Do people actually buy it besides people you know? How do you promote it without it taking up your whole life? SHE MEANS TO END US ALL!!! DOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!11eleventyone! There goes Ami's reputation of being a peaceful, nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 From what I can tell in the research I have done, those are exactly the tradeoffs. You don't have to deal with publishers taking their cut or demanding edits or rejecting you. However, you also don't have the publisher's reputation and distribution network, either. It is difficult and costly to get your books in bookstores and without a publisher, it is hard to actually make it big. A few have managed to do it, but most of the big names need the might and resources of a big publisher to get off the ground. Click for the best site ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jedi Master Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 I've always wondered, what are the benefits of self-publishing? I mean, it's cheaper, and you don't have to find an agent and go through all the rejection by multiple publishing agencies, but does it feel the same? Do you still feel like you published a book? Do people actually buy it besides people you know? How do you promote it without it taking up your whole life? Well, I feel like I published a book. I can't speak for anyone else. For me, I see it as an intermediate step. The books look just like any other paperback, they've got barcodes and ISBNs. I've sold a few copies to people I don't know, but I've done zero advertising so far. I just setup my website. I think my next step will be to have some author events at local libraries, talk with local bookstores about carrying copies. I get a certain satisfaction from knowing my books are available, and that's good enough. Earning some money is just an extra incentive. Only after we've lost everything are we free to do anything. Paper Street Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidala Skywalker Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Okay, that's really cool. I was just asking because my novel is finally getting around to the point where I need to think about publishing, if I'm going to pursue it. I have certainly thought about self-publishing. I guess I just need to ask myself what I want. SHE MEANS TO END US ALL!!! DOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!11eleventyone! There goes Ami's reputation of being a peaceful, nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBrendo Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 If you do, let us know Is it somethign you've posted here? Or an unseen story? Chris, I just followed your account, and tweeted about you. Hopefully it helps you get more followers and more importantly, buyers. Member of Jnet Addict Club 12/05 Order of the Nocturnal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidala Skywalker Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 (edited) ... Edited June 28, 2016 by Guest SHE MEANS TO END US ALL!!! DOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!!!!11eleventyone! There goes Ami's reputation of being a peaceful, nice person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBrendo Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Ah nice. I genuinely enjoyed that. I look forward to seeing it. Member of Jnet Addict Club 12/05 Order of the Nocturnal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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