Paving the way to publishing success: hard-won wisdom from authors who established their careers on the self-publishing platform.It has often been said that if you want to be successful, do what successful people do. Many authors who began their careers by self-publishing are going on to produce national best-sellers for mainstream publishers. All would agree that they acquired hard-won wisdom in self-publishing that could benefit the many other authors who want to go mainstream or just to be successful as independent publishers. So take notes--this kind of information from this group of authors is worth a lot of money! Kimberla Lawson Roby Self-Pub debut: Behind Closed Doors, January 1997 Latest book: Too Much of a Good Thing, William Morrow
abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-060-56849-6: Research the publishing industry and read The Self-Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter (Para Publishing, 12th edition, March 2000) before you-self publish. Make sure you are eager to promote your work daily. Omar Tyree Omar Rashad Tyree was born Antwynne McLaurin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1969. He graduated from Central High School in 1987. He is currently married to Karintha and together they have two sons. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. , a.k.a. The Urban Griot griot African tribal storyteller. The griot's role was to preserve the genealogies and oral traditions of the tribe. Griots were usually among the oldest men. In places where written language is the prerogative of the few, the place of the griot as cultural guardian is still Self-Pub debut: Colored, On White Campus, October 1992 Latest book: Cold Blooded, Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster U.S. publishing company. It was founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon (1899–1960) and M. Lincoln Schuster (1897–1970), whose initial project, the original crossword-puzzle book, was a best-seller. , August 2004, $12.00 ISBN 0-743-26190-9: When I self-published ten years ago, I had zero marketing dollars. So I made sure my cover art was popping. I wanted folks on buses and subways to ask the name of the book they saw someone reading. It worked. Parry "Ebony Satin" Brown Self-Pub debut: The Shirt Off His Back, December 1998 Latest book: Fannin' the Flames One World/Ballantine, June 2004 $21.95, ISBN 0-345-46907-0: Be consumed with commitment. Sell books like your contract depends on it, because it does. A mainstream book den in no way means you can relax. Travis Hunter Self-Pub debut: The Hearts of Men January 2000; Latest book: A One Woman Man, One World/Ballantine June 2004, $22.95, ISBN 0-375-50896-1: Write what is true to your heart. Don't jump on trends or what is hot right now. Get an editor before you submit your work. Brenda L. Thomas Self-Pub debut: Threesome, Where Seduction Seduction See also Flirtatiousness. Selfishness (See CONCEIT, STINGINESS.) Armida modern Circe; sorceress who seduces Rinaldo. [Ital. Lit.: Jerusalem Delivered] Aurelius Dorigen’s nobleminded would-be seducer. , Power and Basketball Collide, November 2001 Latest book: Fourplay ... The Dance of Sensuality, Pocket Books, April 2004 $12.00, ISBN 0-743-47727-8: Don't rush the process. Do your research, as this is not a get-rich-quick scheme A Get-rich-quick scheme is a plan to acquire high rates of return for a small investment. Most such schemes promise that participants can obtain this high rate of return with little risk. Most get-rich-quick schemes also promise that little skill, effort, or time is required. ! You will not be able to quit your job, buy a luxury car and sit back on the riches of your self-published book. It's hard work! Marissa Monteilh Self-Pub debut: May December Souls, December 2000 Latest book: Hot Boyz, Avon, May 2004 $13.95, ISBN 0-060-59094-7: Be prepared to work just as hard at promoting even after you land that mainstream deal. Nicole Bailey-Williams Self-Pub debut: A Little Piece of Sky July 2000; Latest book: Floating Harlem Moon/Broadway, April 2004 $10.95, ISBN 0-767-91564-X: Save the addresses of every bookstore that allows you to come in and sign, then send thank-yous. Victoria Christopher Murray is a BIBR BIBR Bay Islands Beach Resort (Roatan, Honduras) BIBR Backward Indicator Bit Received contributing editor A contributing editor is a magazine job title that varies in responsibilities. Most often, a contributing editor is a freelancer who has proven ability and readership draw. and author of Truth Be Told: A Novel (Touchstone Books, July 2004). |
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