Title: HOLY COW!!! Post by: indianasmith on April 09, 2013, 05:41:23 PM My book has been accepted for publication!!!
I DON'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!!! :buggedout: :buggedout: :teddyr: :teddyr: :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle: :cheers: :cheers: Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Jack on April 09, 2013, 05:59:47 PM Are you serious Indy? Wow that's fantastic! Congratulations!!! :cheers:
Now I can say "I knew him before he made it big." :teddyr: Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Bushma on April 09, 2013, 06:57:11 PM That's awesome. Let us know when it comes out! Do we get free autographs?
Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: ulthar on April 09, 2013, 07:01:37 PM Congrats... :cheers:
Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Paquita on April 09, 2013, 07:07:47 PM Congratulations!! Does that mean you have to take a distinguished looking photo to go on the back of the book?
Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: indianasmith on April 09, 2013, 07:29:40 PM Lordy, I hope not! LOL
Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: El Misfit on April 09, 2013, 07:36:58 PM (https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRuekdQ9kK6zL528gLYEw8hOIELF6DXMYLvM097fTdVPp-rVgInKA)
Congrats on this Indy, I will buy your book (Even though I don't read that much, I am a visual person) :cheers: Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Rev. Powell on April 09, 2013, 08:18:12 PM Wow! Congratulations!
Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: indianasmith on April 09, 2013, 08:45:22 PM You guys are like family to me. Thanks so much.
Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Trevor on April 10, 2013, 12:57:54 AM My book has been accepted for publication!!! I DON'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!!! :buggedout: :buggedout: :teddyr: :teddyr: :bouncegiggle: :bouncegiggle: :cheers: :cheers: I don't have much to say except :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: [Trevor's finger freezes up] :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: :teddyr: And what the hell, here's another: :teddyr: Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Derf on April 10, 2013, 06:48:17 AM Awesome! Congratulations! Let us know the release date so I can snag a copy and support the writer. :smile:
Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Trevor on April 10, 2013, 08:21:55 AM Awesome! Congratulations! Let us know the release date so I can snag a copy and support the writer. :smile: Seconded. :thumbup: Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Mofo Rising on April 10, 2013, 10:56:44 AM Congratulations!
As far as the photo goes, I vote for the "holding my glasses in my hand" pose. That lets people know you're serious. Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: claws on April 10, 2013, 11:32:36 AM Congrats!
Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Flangepart on April 10, 2013, 12:37:09 PM Waaaa?
DUDE! Thou art cool! :cheers: Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: indianasmith on April 10, 2013, 05:31:19 PM Aw crap this is embarassing.
After alerting the entire known world that I had been accepted for publication, I did a little research on this company and saw that they have a terrible reputation - they take money from first time writers for a "publicist's fee" and pocket it, then crank out a few copies of your book and expect you to do all the marketing. None of their works wind up in bookstores. I am glad I looked into it before I signed their contract - now I have to keep on searching for someone who will actually send ME money, instead of the other way around.! False alarm, folks. My apologies. Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Rev. Powell on April 10, 2013, 09:35:50 PM Sorry to hear that, Indy. Yes, you have to beware of those vanity presses that charge you a fee to publish.
If you decide to self-publish, look into Amazon's CreateSpace. I use them for my 366 Yearbooks and even for some DVDs. They print on demand (softcover only, I think) and split royalties 50/50. They may charge a very small and reasonable proofing fee (i.e. the wholesale cost of printing a sample + shipping) but they often waive it. Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Bushma on April 10, 2013, 10:27:21 PM I'm sorry to hear that Indy, but I'm glad you did your research and didn't screwed.
You'll get published! Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Paquita on April 10, 2013, 10:41:16 PM That's OK! It just means you have a little more time to work on your back of the book photo poses and get a beard perm.
Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Bushma on April 10, 2013, 10:43:18 PM beard perm Two words I never thought I'd see together. Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: El Misfit on April 10, 2013, 10:44:45 PM beard perm Two words I never thought I'd see together. You have yet to meet the infamous Menard. :wink: Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Mofo Rising on April 11, 2013, 03:35:34 AM Ah, yes. Stay away from those who want to capitalize on your magnificent beard perm.
You might consider giving your book away for free. It takes a bit of self-promotion and web-savvy, but if people like you're book, they want to give you money. You talked about John Dies At the End in a recent post. That book was originally released for free on the internet. It got enough attention to get a crappy publishing deal. Then it got enough attention to get a better publishing deal. Then it got enough attention to be made into a feature film. The internet has changed the game. You really don't need a publisher anymore, although they help quite a bit. If you have a product (your book) that people like, you can easily make it available. Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: indianasmith on April 11, 2013, 06:07:44 AM That is definitely on my list of options.
Title: Re: HOLY COW!!! Post by: Trevor on April 11, 2013, 08:26:11 AM Never mind, I'll still buy it, whatever format it's in. :teddyr:
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