Amidala Skywalker Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Hey friends! So I'm finally moving forward in publishing my first novel. I told myself it was going to be one of my goals for this year. I've been working on it, and I feel it's finally ready. I found a company that will work with me to self-publish it, and it seems like it's going to be a good fit for me. But now comes the money. Overall, I'm pleased with the prices, but there is something significant with facing having to pay $2600 for it to be published. The money is comprehensive and includes a lot of different services, including professional editing, cover design, etc. It's a great package. But it's also a lot of money for me. I'm torn. I could go ahead and do it...or I could save up for a few months and do it later...or I could just hold off longer. I don't know. What do you think? Those of you who have published, was it worth the cost? I don't expect to ever really make up the money in royalties, because I'm not thinking I'll actually sell many copies, but I'm okay with that. 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...
NavyGal Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I think it is worth it for the editing and such. If you don't do it either now or later you will regret it. looking forward to tit One flash of my perfect chest and he'll be knocked out in a happytime daydream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBrendo Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 That's awesome news! I'd recommend having a chat with Geki if he's still on the GB group and asking him how he went about it. I think, personally, that to have a published book of your own would be such an amazing thing. I remember how excited I was just to get my Honours Thesis printed and bound...so to have something creative that you've written published would be very very cool. Member of Jnet Addict Club 12/05 Order of the Nocturnal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker_Heir Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 As an aside, you might be able to use a crowd funding platform to help you cover some of the costs. (In exchange for, say, signed first editions of the book.) Congrats on getting to the area where you can publish. That's freakin' amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidala Skywalker Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 That's actually a great idea about crowd funding, SH. I'll definitely have to consider it. I actually mentioned it to a friend and she said she'd love to be an "investor", so maybe there would be others out there who were interested. Thanks for your encouragement, friends. 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...
JJK Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 This reminds me, I really do need to get a copy of your book, Ami! Is it still only available in e-book format, or could I get a physical copy? Continuing the J.Net Revival in 2017 Pittsburgh Champions Steelers: 6 Time Super Bowl Champs Penguins: 5 Time Stanley Cup Champs Someday the Pirates will REALLY get their act together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handofthrawn Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I'm not her, but you can get it in paperback! Search for the title "In Search of What Strange Land" on Amazon and it pops right up. Click cautiously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJK Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thanks for the info! I'll have to add that to my next Amazon order. Continuing the J.Net Revival in 2017 Pittsburgh Champions Steelers: 6 Time Super Bowl Champs Penguins: 5 Time Stanley Cup Champs Someday the Pirates will REALLY get their act together... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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