tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post685110720273453192..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: Publishing Models Part 2Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-77466113531245885882013-10-18T08:11:26.223+11:002013-10-18T08:11:26.223+11:00Very informative post, Narelle. So many opportunit...Very informative post, Narelle. So many opportunities for writers these days. Thanks for expanding on this timely topic. Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-18459845849255262382013-10-14T23:41:30.652+11:002013-10-14T23:41:30.652+11:00Iola, thanks for sharing your assessment of the pr...Iola, thanks for sharing your assessment of the pros and cons for authors considering indie publishing. There are definitely more opportunities opening up for freelancers who can provide a range of competitively priced services to indie authors.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-3878299438242772012013-10-14T20:21:05.595+11:002013-10-14T20:21:05.595+11:00Self-publishing gives an author a lot more control...Self-publishing gives an author a lot more control over the publishing process, and this can be a blessing and a curse. The plus is it means authors get to keep more of the sale price of the book (up to 70%, while some trade contracts pay as little as 15%). <br /><br />The down side is that the self-published author has to find their own 'tribe' of helpers—an editor or two, a proofreader, a cover designer, a website designer and a legal advisor, not to mention people who will promote the book on their website or write a review. All of this takes time, and many cost money as well. <br /><br />On this basis, I can see the advantage in gaining a traditional contract, using that to develop a solid fan base, and then considering self-publishing as a future option, as Brandilyn Collins and Tamara Leigh are doing. <br /><br />And Rita makes a good point about the business aspects. Not everyone has the gift of administration. Does this mean there might be a place for freelancers to provide some of these broader business skills to authors?Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-5935013523553575862013-10-14T15:56:02.085+11:002013-10-14T15:56:02.085+11:00Thanks Michelle. Hybrid is a great description for...Thanks Michelle. Hybrid is a great description for the path many authors will take in the evolving world of publishing. It's an exciting time to be an author and have multiple opportunities to explore :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-49638348394696464062013-10-14T15:50:54.480+11:002013-10-14T15:50:54.480+11:00Thanks Ian. The hybrid model is attractive to many...Thanks Ian. The hybrid model is attractive to many authors because it provides flexibility and multiple income streams. <br /><br />The burden of marketing that falls on indie authors is huge, especially for those who don't have a pre-existing fan base. I can understand why many indie authors feel overwhelmed by the whole marketing thing, especially if they had mistakenly believed they could post a book on Kindle or Smashwords and sit back and watch the sales roll in. Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-59329674779008587382013-10-14T15:41:57.338+11:002013-10-14T15:41:57.338+11:00Rita, yes, it is easier for those who are less bus...Rita, yes, it is easier for those who are less business savvy to work with a traditional publisher. The popularity of indie publishing will not change the existing market realities for new authors wanting to sell to traditional publishers. Writers have more options and can select the mode of publishing that best suits their needs.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-14130711831948045662013-10-14T12:57:23.398+11:002013-10-14T12:57:23.398+11:00I love this relatively new term 'hybrid' ....I love this relatively new term 'hybrid' ... It's kind of like having it both ways.. or having it all... Great post. Thanks Narelle. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-78063170056260830082013-10-14T09:41:47.496+11:002013-10-14T09:41:47.496+11:00Thanks again Narelle for this comprehensive series...Thanks again Narelle for this comprehensive series. I think we'll see more authors following the "hybrid" model especially to kick start a career. Build a following that attracts traditional publishers. <br /><br />I think one of the real challenges with self-publishing is the need to be your own salesperson. Yes, all authors need to do this, however, when self-publishing you don't really get any assistance and so you've got to be spruiking all the time which can be uncomfortable for many of us. Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-22357415647344849022013-10-14T09:40:10.901+11:002013-10-14T09:40:10.901+11:00Hmm. A lot to mull over, Narelle. I think I'd ...Hmm. A lot to mull over, Narelle. I think I'd prefer the traditional over Indie publishing as I'm not business oriented. Still, for those who are, why not? It's actually breaking in tothe former which is a huge hurdle for Australian authors.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.com