tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post3292888430480080722..comments2023-11-03T07:01:16.104-05:00Comments on C. Hope Clark: Self-publishing and traditional publishing: why doing both could be good for your careerHope Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-51767756562387285152012-02-06T10:13:53.081-05:002012-02-06T10:13:53.081-05:00There is good and bad writing in both self and tra...There is good and bad writing in both self and traditionally published works, and likely that won't change. <br /><br />Once you have self-published you know so much more about the business as a whole and have more respect for every aspect of the writing process, from beginning to end.cschenkhttp://www.bittleberryandbeyond.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-62234224875920622652012-01-24T12:11:04.893-05:002012-01-24T12:11:04.893-05:00Hello from Athens! I'm currently on assignment...Hello from Athens! I'm currently on assignment working on a series about the effect of the economic crisis on tourism and maintaining the nation's archaeological sites.<br /><br />I have to admit I had to get over a certain psychological barrier before I accepted self-publishing as a viable option. There's such a stigma attached to it, especially among traditionally published writers. This is changing.<br /><br />I've been very surprised with the support I've received from my publishing houses, who are actually going to help with promotion once the print version is out!<br /><br />I agree with the comment about having the book edited. Luckily my writer's group ha some good professionals who know how to edit. A good cover is vital as well. My brother-in-law is a designer, so I had my bases covered there too.<br /><br />Keep on writing!<br /><br />SeanCivil War Horror (Sean McLachlan)http://civilwarhorror.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-63082381912661560002012-01-23T15:08:11.855-05:002012-01-23T15:08:11.855-05:00You make some very good points. Your post encourag...You make some very good points. Your post encourages and enlightens. Thanks!Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-4157846269274533942012-01-23T13:27:51.889-05:002012-01-23T13:27:51.889-05:00You have to go with what works for you! Certainly ...You have to go with what works for you! Certainly helped that you already had a platform and fan base.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-20700113614413561822012-01-23T11:11:37.922-05:002012-01-23T11:11:37.922-05:00I've heard this before about doing both tradit...I've heard this before about doing both traditional and self-publishing. As long as you get your book edited, I see no problem with being self-published. <br /><br />I'm traditionally published right now, but will probably do both in the future.<br /><br />Last week, I read a book by a traditionally published author who had eleven books out. It was terrible. I couldn't even follow the plot, and she head-hopped so bad I had to keep rereading to see who was speaking. Sometimes traditional publishing isn't always the best way to go if you go with a bad company.Kathryn J. Bainhttp://www.kathrynjbain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-6357150525353726602012-01-23T09:59:27.163-05:002012-01-23T09:59:27.163-05:00In response to Jane: It's still something bad ...In response to Jane: It's still something bad writers who can't get published do. What's different now is that some good writers do it too. It can't be dismissed outright.Kelly Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01752857506190488860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-517430390720263482012-01-23T02:32:34.481-05:002012-01-23T02:32:34.481-05:00I don't necessary believe that self-publishing...I don't necessary believe that self-publishing is a "step back". It's no longer something "bad writers who can't get publish" do. Now it's a business decision that every writer needs to consider.<br /><br />This is a great post! Good luck with your books!Jane Rutherfordhttp://www.writing4rent.comnoreply@blogger.com