The Business of Writing
As mentioned before in my blog Teresa and I launched our own independent publishing business in 2014. At the time we were just getting into and knew little about such an undertaking. In fact, at the time and until recently I was calling it Real Self-Publishing.
But the good thing about doing research is you learn a thing or two. And I discovered we were not alone in striking out as our own publishers. I also learned that it is called Indie (for independent) Publishing. I had seen the term before but had assumed it was just another name for self-publishing. It isn’t.
I don’t know your preferences, but I am assuming that everyone that follows me either is a writer or is thinking of becoming a writer. And I would encourage everyone to seriously consider that possibility. It is said that there is a story within every person. A story just waiting to get out.
Although life intervened (heart attack and rehab) we have moved forward. Because of the aforementioned heart attack I had to concentrate on rehab before I could return to writing. And my wife, who has started working on her debut novel, had to put everything on hold until I was back to my old self.
That said, we never gave up on the idea and have returned to writing. Our new plan looks to 2016 as the year we produce our first imprints. That is not to say we did nothing in 2015. I have written several ebooks under the T&R imprint. These have been of the Did You Know series of books on American History, Bible History, The World That Was, and 2016 Presidential Candidates.
We are looking forward to 2016, both its challenges and its rewards. Although we are just beginning as Indie Publishers we are excited and anticipating a successful year. I firmly believe that Indie Publishing, while not necessarily for everyone, should be considered by everyone who calls themselves authors.
So here is a brief description of Indie Publishing.
Indie Publishing is the author taking control of virtually every aspect of their career. This involves the writing, editing, proofing, becoming an agent, publishing, and marketing. The demands are great but the expectations are greater!
R. Frederick Riddle
But the good thing about doing research is you learn a thing or two. And I discovered we were not alone in striking out as our own publishers. I also learned that it is called Indie (for independent) Publishing. I had seen the term before but had assumed it was just another name for self-publishing. It isn’t.
I don’t know your preferences, but I am assuming that everyone that follows me either is a writer or is thinking of becoming a writer. And I would encourage everyone to seriously consider that possibility. It is said that there is a story within every person. A story just waiting to get out.
Although life intervened (heart attack and rehab) we have moved forward. Because of the aforementioned heart attack I had to concentrate on rehab before I could return to writing. And my wife, who has started working on her debut novel, had to put everything on hold until I was back to my old self.
That said, we never gave up on the idea and have returned to writing. Our new plan looks to 2016 as the year we produce our first imprints. That is not to say we did nothing in 2015. I have written several ebooks under the T&R imprint. These have been of the Did You Know series of books on American History, Bible History, The World That Was, and 2016 Presidential Candidates.
We are looking forward to 2016, both its challenges and its rewards. Although we are just beginning as Indie Publishers we are excited and anticipating a successful year. I firmly believe that Indie Publishing, while not necessarily for everyone, should be considered by everyone who calls themselves authors.
So here is a brief description of Indie Publishing.
Indie Publishing is the author taking control of virtually every aspect of their career. This involves the writing, editing, proofing, becoming an agent, publishing, and marketing. The demands are great but the expectations are greater!
R. Frederick Riddle
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