10 fears of self-publishing

Illustration by Paride Bertolin

Illustration by Paride Bertolin

Maybe that's why so many writers quit after having tested the self-publishing waters. Maybe that's why some choose traditional publishing over independent, provided they have a way in. Maybe that's why some never even dare to go all the way and shove their manuscripts in the drawers and forget about them. Because going out there on your own is fucking scary. And it's not some hypothetical scary. It's scary as in, you might need to sell your car and your hous...

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Published on March 01, 2016 16:04
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message 1: by J. (new)

J. Ellyne I love that you're a fantasy author like me. I love that you're a brave Indie author like me. But most of all I love that you love long distance train trips as much as I do. I had entered the Amtrak residency writing contest before I saw your lovely story about the trip you took after winning. Congrats! I don't suppose I will win but maybe I will take my fantasy trip anyway: Greenville, NC -> Washington, DC -> Chicago, -> LA -> San Diego and return after a week checking out San Diego beaches. :-)


message 2: by Ksenia (new)

Ksenia Anske J. wrote: "I love that you're a fantasy author like me. I love that you're a brave Indie author like me. But most of all I love that you love long distance train trips as much as I do. I had entered the Amtra..." Thank you, darling. Together we shall persevere.


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