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Comment from bluedragon776
Wow, i don't know why you decided to write this but I am glad you did. Lately, I have been inspired to continue with my writing and this piece helping to strengthen my resolve a little bit more. More advise would be appreciated. Thanks for reviewing my writing as well.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Wow, i don't know why you decided to write this but I am glad you did. Lately, I have been inspired to continue with my writing and this piece helping to strengthen my resolve a little bit more. More advise would be appreciated. Thanks for reviewing my writing as well.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Thanks, bluedragon776! I appreciate your thoughtful response to this effort. I tried self-publishing and didn't find it difficult. If you plan to do it yourself, go ahead and take the plunge and try Createspace. There's no cost for self-publishing as long as you follow the directions. Good luck!
Comment from suneagle
An informative essay, but it shows the marks of a rushed work.
I've listed some observations that you may like to consider:
lofty ideal was realized only for a select few until a few decades ago.
(I suggest you try to avoid the close repetition of the word "few".)
Prior to the [1990s], most all writers needed literary agents to negotiate book deals with prospective publishers.
(Apostrophe deleted.)
The mainstream, twentieth century publishers that are still solvent still require authors to have literary agents and will usually not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
(I suggest moving the comma and avoiding the close repetition of "still". For example:
The mainstream twentieth century publishers that remain solvent, still require authors to have literary agents and will usually not accept unsolicited manuscripts.)
There is a plethora of avenues for authors to publish their books outside of mainstream production and [it] can be done quite simply on the Internet.
Publishers, such as [AuthorHouse] and Tate offer a plethora of low-cost services.
(You are overusing the word "plethora".)
[TheBookPatch] is self-publishing made easy.
Many of the publishers that offer self-publishing offer a plethora of additional services
("plethora" again.)
I trust I've been helpful.
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reply by the author on 16-Dec-2012
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An informative essay, but it shows the marks of a rushed work.
I've listed some observations that you may like to consider:
lofty ideal was realized only for a select few until a few decades ago.
(I suggest you try to avoid the close repetition of the word "few".)
Prior to the [1990s], most all writers needed literary agents to negotiate book deals with prospective publishers.
(Apostrophe deleted.)
The mainstream, twentieth century publishers that are still solvent still require authors to have literary agents and will usually not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
(I suggest moving the comma and avoiding the close repetition of "still". For example:
The mainstream twentieth century publishers that remain solvent, still require authors to have literary agents and will usually not accept unsolicited manuscripts.)
There is a plethora of avenues for authors to publish their books outside of mainstream production and [it] can be done quite simply on the Internet.
Publishers, such as [AuthorHouse] and Tate offer a plethora of low-cost services.
(You are overusing the word "plethora".)
[TheBookPatch] is self-publishing made easy.
Many of the publishers that offer self-publishing offer a plethora of additional services
("plethora" again.)
I trust I've been helpful.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2012
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Thanks.
Comment from visionary1234
Excellent and very informative article Titan! Very interesting material here and clear advice & guidelines. Well done my dear! Thank you!
:) Sharyn
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Excellent and very informative article Titan! Very interesting material here and clear advice & guidelines. Well done my dear! Thank you!
:) Sharyn
Comment Written 16-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Thanks, Sharyn. Sorry it took so long. I'm delighted you like my essay!
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Happy Holidays my dear - I'm not on much myself at the moment! :)))) Sharyn
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
This is a well written essay on the different advntages of publishing. As you say there are a lot out there but we must be careful to choose wisely. I found your information well written, loads of good help with valuable advice.
Good luck in the contest. xsx Sandra
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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This is a well written essay on the different advntages of publishing. As you say there are a lot out there but we must be careful to choose wisely. I found your information well written, loads of good help with valuable advice.
Good luck in the contest. xsx Sandra
Comment Written 16-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Thanks, sandramitchell! I appreciate your thoughtful comments and generous rating. CreateSpace is very good, if I had to make a recommendation and you can publish your work without costs. Thanks for the best wishes in the contest.
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I will have a look at them, thank you!! xsx
Comment from Shirley B
Thank you so much for giving such a detailed look into publishing for everyone. Thank you for explaining the different companies. I have looked into some of these companies also. Best of luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing, Shirley
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Thank you so much for giving such a detailed look into publishing for everyone. Thank you for explaining the different companies. I have looked into some of these companies also. Best of luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing, Shirley
Comment Written 16-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Thanks again, Shirley for all that star power, I really appreciate it!
Comment from Terror2s
You have explained the difference between POD publishing and self-publishing succinctly and have also shared the difficulty of publishing with a large publishing company. Thank you for sharing. T2
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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You have explained the difference between POD publishing and self-publishing succinctly and have also shared the difficulty of publishing with a large publishing company. Thank you for sharing. T2
Comment Written 15-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Thanks, Terror2s! I appreciate your thoughtful response to this effort. I tried self-publishing and didn't find it difficult. If you plan to do it yourself, go ahead and take the plunge.
Comment from mystery poet
This is only a reviewers summary of this post.
If I were publishing a book I would look at this
compilation of ideas with considerable interest.
You have covered several areas to which one would
want to explore. I am sure this will be very
helpful to writers at this site.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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This is only a reviewers summary of this post.
If I were publishing a book I would look at this
compilation of ideas with considerable interest.
You have covered several areas to which one would
want to explore. I am sure this will be very
helpful to writers at this site.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Thanks, mystery poet! I appreciate your thoughtful response to this effort. I tried self-publishing and didn't find it difficult. If you plan to do it yourself, go ahead and take the plunge.
Comment from ocruickshank
A lot of great information located in a central place. I feel this peice meets all the contest guidelines and offers a writer information from big , middling, and budget do it yourself publishers. Great job easy to follow .....no complaints.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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A lot of great information located in a central place. I feel this peice meets all the contest guidelines and offers a writer information from big , middling, and budget do it yourself publishers. Great job easy to follow .....no complaints.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Thanks again, ocruickshank for all that star power, I really appreciate it and this wonderful review!
Comment from artemis53
I thank you so much for your time, Titan and have bookmarked this. Many have stars in their eyes over their writing and i am truly a novice without any soaring beliefs of being recognized. It is a nice dream though ;)
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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I thank you so much for your time, Titan and have bookmarked this. Many have stars in their eyes over their writing and i am truly a novice without any soaring beliefs of being recognized. It is a nice dream though ;)
Comment Written 15-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Thanks, artemis53! I'm overjoyed that you found this essay worthy of bookmarking. If you want to test the waters, try createspace because you can self-publish without incurring any costs.
Comment from donaldww
I found your essay on self publishing well written and informative. I like the fact that you included the website links within the document.
Amazon .com has <= I noticed a space between Amazon and .com. Is that because the software automatically turns that into a web link?
Cheers, and good luck with the contest!
DW
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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I found your essay on self publishing well written and informative. I like the fact that you included the website links within the document.
Amazon .com has <= I noticed a space between Amazon and .com. Is that because the software automatically turns that into a web link?
Cheers, and good luck with the contest!
DW
Comment Written 15-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2012
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Thanks, donaldww! Thanks for the sharp eye, I appreciate it. Thanks also for the best wishes in the contest!
