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- noun UK The practice of frequenting
pubs .
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In the end, self-pubbing can put some coin in your pocket if you have the fanbase who will utilize it (but this will only work once if you dont put out a good product-thats another missive).
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I am certainly not in any position to give anyone advice on how to be a professional writer - and with my track record, if I did, you should do the exact opposite, but I can give my observations concerning the benefits and pitfalls of self-pubbing (printing) as I understand them.
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If your agent can't sell your book, or if you have out of print books, I highly recommend self-pubbing on Kindle and Smashwords.
Archive 2010-05-13 Joe Konrath 2010
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There are thousands of writers pubbing stuff in non-paying markets.
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I originally intended to self-pub Shaken--after all, I'm making a small fortune self-pubbing.
Archive 2010-05-24 Joe Konrath 2010
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I didn't self-publish Shaken, even though I endorse self-pubbing, because AmazonEncore will be able to reach a much wider audience than I can on my own.
Archive 2010-05-24 Joe Konrath 2010
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FrancesP 1:29 pm: The only reason self-pubbing costs is because you become the publisher too, and the printer, and designer, etc.
Transcript: Perils and Pitfalls of E-Publishing, The « Coyote Con 2010
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Pubbing with NY is very different, but e-pubbing first was definitely helpful to me as a writer.
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So if you can truly afford it, and self-pubbing with a professional, reputable company is possible, what have you really got to lose?
Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Is It Ever Right to Self-Publish? 2008
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Most agents and editors will look at your e-pubbing history as meaning that you can complete a story and have some at least basic experience with the editing process and with promotions.
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