December 8th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
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I’ve self-published two novels and made a success of both. Here’s my perspective on self-publishing, looking past all the negativity and seeing something that authors and readers should be excited about. … self publishing published authors darryl sloan chion vanity press pod print on demand iuniverse lulu authorhouse
I have no experience with Lulu, but I would be sceptical of self-publishing distribition deals. The only promotion worth a damn is what you do yourself. I would go for the cheapest option you can, then find ways to sell your book.
The only sales avenue that ever really worked out for me was eBay.
Good luck with your book.
Hi, Darryl,
How is your ‘Chion’ doing?
Are the sales increasing or decreasing in self-publishing?
The reason I’m asking is that I’ve just finished a book and want to put it on Amazon and Ebay.
Would you suggest me any other good places to sale it on?
I’m considering paying LULU for the distribution (£230). Do you think it’s daft?
Hoping you will give me some advice…
Thanks, man!
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@ johnmonk66
I’m not entirely sure you know what you’re talking about. an advance is somewhere around 5000 to 10000, and even then that is typically more than an author gets out of royalty checks.
Stephen King and J.K. Rowling are exceptions. Why do you think their books are successful? Their work sells. A typical author is given about 6 weeks to prove that their work will sell, and it’s out of print forever.
Not the case with self-publishing. It’s in print as long as the author says so.
Chion Press- Pop Culture Politics
Perspective is key!
also I find that many of the popular authors dominate the market. Thisiis sad becuase creativity is not locked up by theses authors. I think we would all be for the better with variety in anything. Choice is premium. I wish that many main stream media see this. Instead many have the same authors on time after time. I know ther is things as followers , but after a while, very little variety of readings is a a loss for everyone. There are good books out there but getting the exposure is difficult
I agree with you 100%…I’m a self published Author myself…my fantasy novel..Fawcetta (Voices and Echoes of the Coliseum) Vol 1. Just came out…I have the same issue…just because it’s self published…it’s hard for me to push it…even though I’m doing all the marketing myself…either way..we shouldn’t give up…
your welcome
I sell “Chion” worldwide and always keep a copy listed on ebay. Do an international search on ebay for the keyword “Chion.” Thanks for your interest.
coll are your books available in the US? I would love to give them a look.
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the best seller “what Color is your parachute” sold over two million it was picked up later by a “regular” publisher there are many books self published that did well
lol me too. I love King’s work. of course that book is like the biggest, thickest book on the shelf lol.
David Icke is a joke. Silly little Illuminati pawn.
Thanks, Jamie. I hadn’t realised you had read both my other books. I can’t wait to bring the new one out. Shouldn’t be too long.
yea I really enjoyed your two novels darryl. I thought that you would have made another sequel to Chion. After I fineshed reading Chion I was left wanting MORE!!!.
I’m looking forward to reading Reality Check.
I didn’t say printing budget. I said marketing budget, Einstein.
5000? Thats a thousand paperbacks, I dont knoe any company that prints sofew copies. If they have enough faith to print a book, they usually start with a 10000 minimum
Real publishing companies do not always invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in a manuscript. Depending on the publication, some books that are published won’t even exceed a 5000 dollar marketing budget.
“hundreds of thousands of dollars” aren’t even put on the best of the best of books. rarely tens of thousands on books. movies, music & shows are a differant story. you are probably a writer as well, I state this because it was so easy for you to exagurate.
I can see Stephen King’s IT in the back.
Sorry to say, but I have to agree with this guy. Even publishing companies can campaign a book they think will do well, and it will be horrible to the general public. While a good book may be turned down 10+ times before being published. Harry Potter was declined 13 times before J. K. Rowling published her first book. A lot of new authors just don’t want to go through that headache. That’s why self publishers exist.
the reason people look down on self-publishing is because ANYONE can self publish, with real publishing the company is investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in your work, so they will only invest that if you are any good.
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hi darryl , why did you use lightening source (ranked 50,000) …..BUT not lulu (ranked 3000).
is there a difference…
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Also …u spoke of self publishing as a “put off” …..but how would the reader know ?……you could just use lightening source…..and make your own publishing co. name (eg : tropo pub. inc.) ………when the reader reviews your book or she would assume its from a professional publishing house ….right ? so where the “put off” ?
BTW : superb video !
Which self-publishing companies have you used?