tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post6757701666217884956..comments2024-03-26T11:03:45.486+00:00Comments on Let us Talk of Many Things; of Books and Queens and Pirates, of Mystery and Kings...: The Great Debate: Indie v Mainstream?Helen Hollickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-45621563302471667182016-01-19T09:02:15.497+00:002016-01-19T09:02:15.497+00:00That's my dream scenario - to be able to contr...That's my dream scenario - to be able to control the UK print / ebook myself and have an agent to handle all the foreign and ancillary rights... I wish, but Alison Morton has just done it, so I'm allowed to dream!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-76096943914271020952016-01-18T17:00:44.318+00:002016-01-18T17:00:44.318+00:00Thanks for dropping by my blog Katherine: Margaret...Thanks for dropping by my blog Katherine: Margaret you are right - the impression of a professional result - for editing, overall presentation and a professional-looking cover (and then also professional standard marketing) is so important!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-63154443798141753542016-01-18T14:19:19.676+00:002016-01-18T14:19:19.676+00:00Thank you, Katherine - Hopefully I can build on it...Thank you, Katherine - Hopefully I can build on it and branch out further into Audio and so on. Equally hopefully this story will encourage other reluctant potential Indie Authors to have the courage of their convictions and go for it, if the traditional route isn't working for them. The key (imo) is making sure the end product is professional, however it's produced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-3424086141562149852016-01-18T13:37:05.804+00:002016-01-18T13:37:05.804+00:00Interesting - it sounds as if the publisher would ...Interesting - it sounds as if the publisher would have eventually published the second book (?), but highlights the time involved in getting a book out there traditionally when things change within the company... editorial changes and takeovers are not good for authors' careers! With a sequel to a successful book, it makes perfect sense to go the quicker route. Congratulations on your success, Margaret.Katherine Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196712319655603442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-88836230340866873842016-01-16T17:01:07.558+00:002016-01-16T17:01:07.558+00:00Thank you, for commenting, Inge - it's nice to...Thank you, for commenting, Inge - it's nice to hear that I've struck a chord and I'm glad you love the covers - the designer is great at capturing what I want. Re jackpot - knowing that folk enjoy what you write is a jackpot in my opinion. <br />PS Helen, it was Inge mentioning hope... and I hope we all hang on to it for whatever our writing goals are. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-54981368580501657502016-01-16T13:48:20.983+00:002016-01-16T13:48:20.983+00:00(for some reason these two comments haven't fo...(for some reason these two comments haven't formatted correctly - oh well, never mind) Thank you Inge - I enjoy helping and 'meeting' other authors, nd most in return help me of course!<br /><br />Margaret: I think all of us are waiting to hit that jackpot, even a small win would be sufficient... and as you say 'hope springs eternal..." LOL Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-49833664494583123702016-01-15T14:23:22.128+00:002016-01-15T14:23:22.128+00:00Helen,
Your last comment about "rewarding&quo...Helen,<br />Your last comment about "rewarding" and "meeting lovely people" through self-publishing is spot-on. Certainly, my one most outstanding "lovely" is you: always helpful to others, featuring many HF authors on your blog (a lot of extra work), and of course your untiring work with the Historical Novel Society.<br /><br />Margaret,<br />Great Article highlighting an ever-lasting debate; for me, after years of "pink slips," it was a no-brainer to go solo. What an outstanding opportunity. Yes, there was and still is a lot to learn; and I haven't hit the jackpot yet. "Hope springs eternal..."<br />Best wishes with your writing; love your foreboding covers.Inge H. Borghttp://devilwinds.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-27040013430177859302016-01-14T18:10:49.136+00:002016-01-14T18:10:49.136+00:00Good luck with it, History Writer, your fan base w...Good luck with it, History Writer, your fan base will be waiting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-8868452856394930522016-01-14T18:09:06.625+00:002016-01-14T18:09:06.625+00:00I hope you can still get a chance to write, Aaron ...I hope you can still get a chance to write, Aaron - but you're probably right in starting way before publication.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-81599888273137996852016-01-14T18:07:13.591+00:002016-01-14T18:07:13.591+00:00Agreed, Gerry - aside from the big names, marketin...Agreed, Gerry - aside from the big names, marketing is part of every author's job now - the hardest part as far as I'm concerned. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-90443779320204397122016-01-14T15:31:40.809+00:002016-01-14T15:31:40.809+00:00The marketing is hard - but can be so rewarding! O...The marketing is hard - but can be so rewarding! One of the nicest things is meeting such lovely people!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-16919455307922296662016-01-14T15:30:29.781+00:002016-01-14T15:30:29.781+00:00Good luck with your book - if it's Historical ...Good luck with your book - if it's Historical Fiction do be sure to contact me about reviewing it for the Historical Novel Society (I'm Managing EDitor for Indie Reviews)Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-55933891239330695402016-01-14T15:28:54.627+00:002016-01-14T15:28:54.627+00:00You are so right Gerry! The only writers who don&#...You are so right Gerry! The only writers who don't need to concern themselves with marketing are the very top ones (J.K.R. for instance) The rest of us have to plod along!<br />Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-20677399940497969932016-01-14T06:32:17.926+00:002016-01-14T06:32:17.926+00:00Sounds so familiar. I've self-published two no...Sounds so familiar. I've self-published two novels and after another run around a couple of publishing houses, I'm self-pubbing a third. I know I have a lot of work to do in marketing it, but I've build a fan base that is starting to look for my work. I can't wait to launch it.historywriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646517639758524668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-53890002967147895312016-01-13T16:34:25.628+00:002016-01-13T16:34:25.628+00:00Thanks for sharing this insider account of publish...Thanks for sharing this insider account of publishing. It's a long and windy road (after you write the thing)! My first novel comes out in March, and I work on PR stuff every day all day. J. Aaron Sandershttp://jaaronsanders.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-66572062993132074662016-01-13T15:03:02.272+00:002016-01-13T15:03:02.272+00:00A very interesting blog, Margaret. One of the poin...A very interesting blog, Margaret. One of the points I would make is that, as far as publicity goes, even a writer published by a very well established publishing House has to do most of the promotion themselves – so exactly what are you paying them most of the profits for? I don't self publish, instead I signed up with a small publisher. Not as much money gets spent on advertising, but the closer interaction helps a lot. All the very best with A House Divided!Gerry McCulloughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063245623305522268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-21420242875698169682016-01-13T11:16:37.083+00:002016-01-13T11:16:37.083+00:00Thank you, Karen, it was definitely a steep learni...Thank you, Karen, it was definitely a steep learning curve, but oh so worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-53953162180780802762016-01-13T11:15:18.548+00:002016-01-13T11:15:18.548+00:00Hi Juliette, from what I have seen the 'norm&#...Hi Juliette, from what I have seen the 'norm' for established copy-editors who have a good reputation seems to be in the range of £7 - £10 per thousand words - not cheap, but well worth it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-51371828663044599322016-01-13T11:12:22.967+00:002016-01-13T11:12:22.967+00:00Thanks, Samantha! Thanks, Samantha! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-82893202126282853822016-01-13T10:47:41.260+00:002016-01-13T10:47:41.260+00:00Juliette that is a 'how long is a piece of str...Juliette that is a 'how long is a piece of string question I'm afraid: it is entirely dependent on the copy-editor and the length of your book, you're looking at £300/$400 upwards at least. Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-53360275862343700342016-01-13T10:45:27.653+00:002016-01-13T10:45:27.653+00:00Thanks for dropping by KarenThanks for dropping by KarenHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-46485376969155497152016-01-13T10:44:42.046+00:002016-01-13T10:44:42.046+00:00100% agree Anna100% agree AnnaHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-12877301183244676962016-01-13T10:44:11.689+00:002016-01-13T10:44:11.689+00:00I prefer the 'in control' bit as well Lind...I prefer the 'in control' bit as well Lindsay - the hard part is getting foreign rights and translations, for that you really do need an agent :-(Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-56884207656239890242016-01-13T02:35:55.922+00:002016-01-13T02:35:55.922+00:00Hi Margaret. Thank you for sharing your experience...Hi Margaret. Thank you for sharing your experience. Would you give me an idea of what to expect a copy editor to charge? Legitimate question, not spamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18344638491142707181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132364668526714411.post-53050172424403071922016-01-13T00:18:32.953+00:002016-01-13T00:18:32.953+00:00I'm glad it all worked out for you, Margaret.
...I'm glad it all worked out for you, Margaret.<br />Karen Charlton, author of The Detective Lavender MysteriesKaren Charltonhttp://www.karencharlton.comnoreply@blogger.com