Carole’s Comments (group member since Oct 19, 2016)

Carole’s comments from the Navigating Indieworld Discussing All Things Indie group.

Alex- check it out

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I like Blood from a Stone cause he struggling too.

You are going to have the best time!!

Greece? No question about it. Have a great time- Uzo, the beach, omg the tomatoes there are divine.
One of the best vacations I've ever had.

A Stone's Throw?
Stone Dead
Blood from a Stone

Thanks, all!!

Anna- what happened was I was approached by a publisher who paid me to write a kid's book. They gave me the parameters- it took a few days. They did all the heavy lifting. The deal is a one-time payment and no royalties. The amount was inviting and I hope they like it enough to ask me for another.

Noble thoughts Wolf. I do like writing for the sake of creating and it's nice to have a legacy for the kids.

I am proud to say I got my first check from a 'real' publisher! The book comes out in November. I can't wait to see it.

Alexis wrote: "Damn it. I hate it when I miss a bubble.

But seriously, I think self publishing is indeed dead for those just getting started. I have a feeling it’s alive and kicking for those who have managed to..."

lol. you always make me laugh, Alexis.

https://medium.com/@caroleproman/babi...

Congrats to you both!!!

Feel better soon, Sam

I agree and we have to accept realistic goals.

It said what I had been feeling for a while. I met with someone from Publisher's Weekly today and he pretty much confirmed it. That's why I have been holding back with self-publishing for a while.
He told me the market's been saturated with stuff and nothing is being bought or read. There are no more 'glory' stories of people like Andy Weir or Fifty Shades.
He said everybody (trad and indies) are complaining about what's going on. The indie bubble has burst. I think people who thought about publishing won't, many that published to mediocre results will fade away, and only the very committed will continue. I see a strong trend for people to go into hybrid publishers - sharing their expenses, risk, and royalties.
I think those authors who thought they'd be able to sit around at home and collect big paychecks are going to realize that is not the reality.

https://justpublishingadvice.com/self...

https://medium.com/@caroleproman/how-...

I make hybrids so nobody is recognizable, but all my characters are based on parts of people's personalities.

done

Let us know the name and date of your newest release and hopefully we'll all share

How about we all contribute one really successful marketing thing we've tried and one that tanks. Let's see if there are trends.
For me, Bargain Booksy is what is keeping us going on the adult books. Ads with the homeschool people- while expensive pay off for only my culture books.