Theodore’s Comments (group member since Apr 01, 2017)

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

Alex wrote: "What makes it even sillier, Dale, is that I could include some numbers that would increase my chances of getting picked up by an agent, but when I think of those numbers I ended deciding that if I ..."

I think, more and more today, the legacy houses are looking for authors who can bring TO THEM marketing platforms already baked into the pie...and the reason is, they aren't putting out anything near what they did years ago in terms of advances, marketing dollars/assistance, and so forth. And I agree with Alex...frankly, having to deal with a content editor (I don't mind the other) would make my skin itch, never mind the fact my book wouldn't see the light of day for a least a year or more. I'd love the validation, but hell, life is short. Who needs the aggravation?

Amy wrote: "That is a lot of "assumed to have passed". It reminds me I may have another default rejection if the correct number of weeks have gone by."

That's their "out." I guess they are so inundated that they simply toss aside what they don't want and let the clock run out. Such is life today. When I was in business, I insisted that our HR departments always (!) responded to every candidate, regardless of the outcome. There is no excuse for poor manners. None!

Anna Faversham wrote: "Yes do plough ahead. You know all the greats have been rejected many times so if you want to be a great writer, you have to collect at least 20 rejection slips."

20? I've got enough to paper the loft! (;>)

This might help you (in terms of who might even give you the courtesy of a response and who will blow you off):

Finding a Literary Agent…the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...

Carole wrote: "My latest- https://medium.com/@caroleproman/out-..."

Wonderful, Carole.

Dale wrote: "Theodore wrote: "Seems to be, although it may be hard to tell what kind of results I actually get from it. By the by, in case you didn't a..."

I suspect they're paying more attention to the ideas ..."

Most seem pretty pedestrian to me, but what do I know.

Dale wrote: "Theodore wrote: "Thanks, Dale. Hope your promo is going well.

Seems to be, although it may be hard to tell what kind of results I actually get from it. By the by, in case you didn't already see it..."

Yes, I saw it. Really strange, given the repeat awards. I'm not sure what's going on there? Students? Favs? Something doesn't make sense. Oh well.

Dale wrote: "I've missed a couple of weeks myself. Nice story. You definitely surprised me at the end!"

Thanks, Dale. Hope your promo is going well.

Hi, Gang!

I know we’ve been “missing in action,” but we’re back this week with a story that’s literally out of this world. I think you’ll find it both interesting and intriguing. It’s posted under the name of Alyssa Devine, so if you can lend the gal a hand, please vote for her here:

https://www.indiesunlimited.com/2018/...

You can read her story here (it’s the first one):

https://www.indiesunlimited.com/2018/...

Thanks for your support.

Ted (aka Alyssa Devine)

Alex wrote: "Angel wrote: "Please like and share my blog post of this feature article-interview I did on Alex R. Carver: https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...-..."

Great read, Alex.

Carole wrote: "On my blog today http://caroleproman.blogspot.com/

Steve Snyder's interview on Navigating Indieworld"

Terrific piece, Carole. I'm surprised he hasn't completed his Author Central page:

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_bylin...

You might remind him to do so. Missing a great marketing opportunity (which includes bringing in a blog from Goodreads).

Dale wrote: "Theodore wrote: "Congratulations, Dale. That is a significant achievement, and you (and your wife!) have much to be proud of.

Hope she is feeling better."

Thank you! She's pretty wiped out right ..."

Yes, balance . . .

Brittney wrote: "Hey Guys! This is the children's author sheet for Spring! Please do not send any more for this sheet. Due to space, we are closing it up.

Thank you for your participation and spreading the love!
..."

Wow! You gals have outdone yourselves!!!

Thanks!

Dale wrote: "Two things today. First, the tour stop is Readeropolis, where they have a good interview with me. (Well, I think it's good, anyway...)

Second, today is the official release of Ice on the Bay! Book..."

Congratulations, Dale. That is a significant achievement, and you (and your wife!) have much to be proud of.

Hope she is feeling better.

Ted

Great article, Alex. Congratulations.

Ted

Carole wrote: "Would you like your book to reach new audiences? Sign up here with your book information and we'll take care of the rest. Your book info will be sent to book readers and reviewers all over the worl..."

On the way! Thanks so much for all you do, Carole!

T
XOXOXOXOXOXO

Carmel wrote: "Because I'm half obsessive-compulsive, I back up on two flash drives!"

That's terrific. OCD can be good, at times. It's like be paranoid...just because you are doesn't mean someone isn't out to kill you.

With Word 2016, it's easy to back up to both devices on every manual save...takes just a few seconds. And on the PC itself, I AUTOSAVE (set through Options) every 5 minutes.

Alex wrote: "I don't update on a memory stick, though I know I should, instead I use Dropbox online storage, which updates pretty much every change I make. It has been a real blessing at times."

What matters is having that backup available instantly!

I worked all morning on Book 5 of my series, Creative Ink, Flashy Fiction. When I came back this afternoon to redo the composite cover after my first submission was rejected by CreateSpace, my computer said it could not locate the CS folder. I could see the folder in Windows Explorer, but there was no indication that any of the sub-folders were present. (That is, that little symbol to the left on which to click to expand the contents was missing.)

I decided to shut the computer down and restart. However, when I restarted it, the sought-after CS folder was gone. Instead, I found it embedded in another sub-folder, two sub-folders below where it originally had been (what's up with that?!). When I clicked on it, I again got a message saying the computer could not locate the folder.

Now...I do have Backblaze backup running on my PC for harddrive backup, but there's no assurance that they "caught" the files I worked on this morning.

However . . . for all of my books and anything to do with them, I keep a complete backup on a YUGE memory stick. So, after deleting the wayward sub-folder (which appeared to still have all of the files in it, from the looks of the delete-file window), it took all of five seconds to replace the entire CreateSpace sub-folder (and its six sub-folders) for this book.

Moral of the story: back up everything you do on your books using a memory stick. Don't take a chance that you will loose even an hour's work. Your time is much too valuable!

GR Giveaways are a scam...totally worthless. Did six with multiple books given away in each. Priority mailed the books to the recipients. Never got ONE review. Save your time and money! They are a totally worthless venture. (PS Even found one of my signed books for sale on a Used Book site two weeks later. T)