tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3648799728743849030.post5930019517700067409..comments2023-12-28T01:51:40.469-08:00Comments on Living in Paradise: Our Deepest FearJami Deisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13937920179838194743noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3648799728743849030.post-14674698644857573122012-12-18T18:43:04.963-08:002012-12-18T18:43:04.963-08:00I did self-publish a book and it was verrrrrry har...I did self-publish a book and it was verrrrrry hard to market it. I have a built-in fan base in Pittsburgh, because people here know me from my non-fiction articles and columns -- and it was STILL hard. It sold well in my little fish bowl but it didn't make money. And really, I wouldn't do it with fiction.<br /><br />That's for what it's worth. Besides, one of these editors will pick up your book. If not, one of the contacts you made this week will lead you to one who will. You'll see!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3648799728743849030.post-62734481064829645692012-12-17T20:46:59.414-08:002012-12-17T20:46:59.414-08:00From what I heard at the conference, I don't t...From what I heard at the conference, I don't think you suck. I have some friends who are going the self-publishing route, and I think there's value to it - if you're willing to do the publicity work. A woman I sat next to on the airplane back to Seattle was telling me that the publishing company's cut of the profits is way bigger than yours...so, if you can keep more of the profits and sell a lot of books, why not? It's certainly not for everyone, but something to think about. Regardless, you have a great idea, and no matter how it happens you'll be in print someday. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3648799728743849030.post-41271683725511315432012-12-17T11:13:42.608-08:002012-12-17T11:13:42.608-08:00I don't think it sucks! I'm not done yet, ...I don't think it sucks! I'm not done yet, but that's because *I* suck. Will try and get back to you this week. :-) --FrancineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com