Friday, March 18, 2011

Here we go!

You may have already heard the news, but self-published authors are finally "making it."

Thanks to a huge rise in ebook sales, authors like Amanda Hocking, who writes paranormal young adult books, didn't have to give up her dream after failing to get a publisher interested in her work. Instead, she started publishing ebooks, and the rest is history.

Check out the story here:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2011-02-09-ebooks09_ST_N.htm

This is exciting news for those of us who have chosen the self-publishing route. And although I truly believe there will always be a place for traditional publishing--just as there will always be a place for traditional record labels--it's no longer the only game in town.

So dust off that manuscript that's covered in rejection letters, put away the query letters, and start writing your book. There's never been a better time to get your writing out there into the world, and never a better time to do it without the limitations of traditional publishing. Just be sure to take the necessary steps to create a professional, well-written book (see my previous posts for some tips), and take the plunge.

Here we go!
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6 comments:

  1. NajMarch 19, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I admire those who go out there and self-publish their novels! They give be inspiration to do the same. Even though I haven't got the patience to finish a book. My maximum is 10 chapters and I just leave it. Haha. Thank you so much for the kind words at my blog! <3 And thank you for sending me your book! I was very happy to actually win it! I didn't expect it at all. I'm looking forward to reading it. :D

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  2. Jacquelyn WheelerMarch 19, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Naj, ten chapters is a lot! The great thing is that you can always come back to it later, and sometimes those half-finished novels are just warm-ups to something that really grabs you. I started several novels in my teens and twenties that I didn't finish, and it wasn't until I was 40 that the Soterians series came to me. So keep writing and see what sticks!

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  3. Meghan WardMarch 21, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I'd be curious to read statistics, though. Of all the self-published books, how many make any decent money? And I'd love to see those statistics compared to the stats on traditionally published books because few of them make much money either.

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  4. Meghan WardMarch 22, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    By the way, did you see this?: http://bit.ly/hREN1M

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  5. Jacquelyn WheelerMarch 22, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Thanks for sharing that article, Meghan! Times are really changing.

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  6. NajApril 4, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Jacquelyn, I'll keep those files safe then. :D I just received your book in the mail! I can't wait to get started on it. :D I'll be reviewing it as well to spread the Soterian series love! All the best to you! <3

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