Lee Mcclellan
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Jeff Wheeler:
Do you have any advice you might give for an aspiring self-publishing Fantasy novelist? Of course, answer this question in any manner you like, but I would be more interested in the post-writing aspects of publishing/marketing. When you were first starting out, what do you do to get your work in front of people?
Jeff Wheeler
I know when I started self-publishing, I too had the same question. What I realize now is there is a step between writing and publishing/marketing. Most authors I know (self-pubbed and otherwise) go through extensive editing services. I would never publish a book now without that crucial process. I'd encourage you to check out my e-zine Deep Magic at www.deepmagic.co -- in it, we feature writing craft articles and interviews. In the October issue we have stuff from a literary agent and a professional development editor (or "dev editor" in the business). Their advice is golden and worth looking into. I may publish a book someday about my writing advice. There are lots of questions out there. You aren't the only one who wants to know more.
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Christinerwriter
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Jeff Wheeler:
Not really a question, just phrased as such for the medium. I found your books in the last year and I'm so glad I have as I've loved all the ones I've read. I do like when various stories are set in the same universe. I'm alternating between the different series having finished some. At the moment I am on Ransom's third book and have just, for another reason, re-read the life of William Marshall. Sounds familiar? :)
Garrett
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Jeff Wheeler:
Hey Jeff, I just finished The Poisoner's Enemy and loved your work, like usual. The end left me with many questions though and wondered if you would may be adding another Ankarette prequel at some point to fill in the gaps? Or maybe I need to reread The KingFountain series again because it's been awhile.
Lily
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Jeff Wheeler:
Hi Jeff! I just wanted to stop by to say that I love your books so far...I started with the First Argentine series and finished the first two books. When I have more time, Lady's Ransom is next for me. However, as I'm reading, I'm wondering if I should pause and switch to another series, like Kingfountain, to gather more of the backstory first? Thanks!
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