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  • Scriber1 Feb 29, 2012 @ 7:53 am | delete
    Thank you so much for this lens. It is a rich resource that I will be returning to again and again as I work on writing and being published. I certainly appreciate the time and effort you put into this.
  • Tolovaj Jan 29, 2012 @ 6:21 am | delete
    Thanks for your valuable tips. I can add my two cents: a lot of people dream about being independent authors but that dream can be pretty cruel reality. This 'dream job' is not suitable for everyone and being independent author myself for more than 20 years now (and small publisher for seven+) I can say it takes a lot of resourcefulness and flexibility to succeed in this kind of business.
    Thumbs up!
  • Bob Nov 9, 2011 @ 4:59 am | delete
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  • jeremiahjpwalton Oct 14, 2011 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    Great advice! I found this lens very useful. Do you think you could check out my site and give me adjustments and tips for it? It's http://nostroviatowriting.com. It's to promote my poetry book. It also gives a little history on poetry and information on slam poetry. Thanks in advanced!
  • Lija_Rasa Sep 25, 2011 @ 11:06 pm | delete
    Great info! Lots of it!

    I checked out your site too, nice work. I have a question though. You don't seem to sell your books on amazon? If not, may I ask why?
  • scribe77 Sep 26, 2011 @ 12:14 pm | delete
    Most of my books are on Amazon, Lija. I have all the links listed on a website page: http://www.afallon.bravehost.com/booknook.html

    My ebooks are through Smashwords, so they're not on Amazon, but are listed on sites like B&N and Kobo.
  • moebuzz Sep 5, 2011 @ 1:47 am | delete
    This is really an extensive and thorough "lens" of self-publishing. I really appreciate the resources you've added. One thing you've barely touched on though, is how the book world is going digital. "Green" would even be a better word. With this comes evolution for self-publishing. Don't you think?
  • scribe77 Sep 26, 2011 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    Actually, moebuzz, I've gone the ebook route myself lately. Unfortunately my busy schedule hasn't left musch time these past months to update the lens. Neglectful I know, but I will be adding a section on ebooks soon.
  • agoofyidea Sep 4, 2011 @ 7:38 pm | delete
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  • Jennifer Jul 26, 2011 @ 2:44 am | delete
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  • godes Apr 28, 2011 @ 5:33 am | delete
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  • huvalbd Apr 20, 2011 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    Good lens with good tips.

    You could also try Createspace.com for self-publishing. That is an Amazon company. Although it doesn't offer as many options as Lulu and is heavily USA-oriented, the connection with Amazon is powerful. It is also inexpensive and quick. For a small demonstration project, putting out a small business book from start to availability in Amazon took three weeks.

    For those who don't want to tackle CSS and HTML, recently I put up a website using Wordpress 3 and the free Flexibility template. It was much easier and turned out looking much better than a previous attempt with an earlier version, and didn't require any programming--just installation and configuration.

    I hope those tidbits are helpful to you. I haven't been good at promoting my own books (I will be trying out some of your suggestions) and have the utmost sympathy for what you are going through with yours.
  • EbookDistribution.org Sep 16, 2010 @ 6:51 pm | delete
    wow this is really good content for independent writers, thanks for all of the links too. another site with lots i didn't see on the list is http://ebookdistribution.org. thanks again i can't wait to really dive into all of the info you've packed in here.
  • Sep 15, 2010 @ 4:42 am | delete
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  • Rebecca Ryals Russell Jul 11, 2009 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    I can't wait to have a lot of time to really explore this blog. You've got some awesome information here. I just started my own blog and have a website for my book, so this will be excellent.
  • California_Dreamin Jul 10, 2009 @ 6:12 am | delete
    Wow, this is such a helpful lens, packed with useful and practical information. Thanks so much for making it.
  • Fargo Mar 22, 2009 @ 1:45 pm | delete
    Excellent site. I plan to come back when I have a few hours to soak up all of the info and advice.
  • Calorie-Weight-Loss Feb 22, 2009 @ 8:08 am | delete
    Hey, nice lens and really comprehensive. I think it is a hard goal to become an author, but this sort of direction provides a good avenue to tackle it with. Good job. 5*
  • moadams Oct 26, 2008 @ 11:55 am | delete
    I know something about this subject, but you know much more - thanks - I will return
  • craigtheairplaneman1 Aug 19, 2008 @ 8:41 pm | delete
    Hi there:

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  • Gretchen_Lee_Bourquin Aug 16, 2008 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    Manual self-marketing is a lot of work, but the best way to show a true vested interest in your own work. I use many of these tactics and will be referring back to more of your articles.
  • qlcoach Jul 12, 2008 @ 12:44 am | delete
    Excellent information here. I started out on Lulu.Com myself. Writers and authors need to hear about your information. Please consider interacting with our club:
    http://www.squidoo.com/groups/publishingclub
    Gary Eby, author and theapist
  • Gretchen Lee Bourquin Jun 27, 2008 @ 9:34 am | delete
    Thanks for all the great suggestions!
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  • Allison_Whitehead Feb 22, 2008 @ 11:23 am | delete
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