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On Our Own
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The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself. Albert Camus
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42 years old
Pennsylvania
United States
Last Login: 2/17/2009
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Indie-publishing: publishing in any way other than going through a traditional publishing company and signing a contract handing over rights to your work.
Publishing outside the realm of going through a traditional publishing company is becoming a more mainstream option. It remains controversial, however, and many large-chain bookstores refuse to cover "self-published" books. Newspapers refuse to review them. There are writers who are condescending about the idea.
Why? Because authors doing it on their own didn't get the okay from some overworked editor who gets many more submissions than s/he can handle and only wants a certain niche at a certain time? Because, yes, a lot of indie-published books should have had a lot more editing before being put out there?
There are many books published by authors who didn't take enough time to learn first and edit well. That does give the rest of us a harder time in marketing, but it is doable, and there are many good reasons to indie publish.
I published on my own because I'm a do-it-yourselfer and wanted to retain control over my work. I studied the markets, the submission process, and the typical profit percentage. Then I decided that if I was going to be expected to do my own marketing and publicity anyway, why not just do it all myself?
This group is for those brave souls who are serious about their writing, and about writing well, but want to keep control of their own work.
It's a place to share successes, struggles, marketing tips, and just to chat and get to know others going through the same process.
A note: Encouraging indie publishing does not at all suggest we do not support traditional publishing or large bookstores, or any traditional business. I believe a truly free-market economy has room for all types of business and each author should pursue the path which makes sense for her/him. Indies simply offer another option.
This space is a branch of the group started and maintained at Writing.com Members there have access to forums and a bi-monthly newsletter. I brought the group to Myspace as a further outreach. It is my hope that we can assist each other and make a loud statement that we are worth being recognized even without a commercial contract, in the same vein as indie musicians.
LK Hunsaker
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Who I'd like to meet:
Other serious writers who have decided to take the less-traveled path.
While self-promotion is admirable and even necessary, please realize this is a place to share information. In the future, it may include author spotlights. Suggestions are always welcome.
Note to spammers sending requests and messages: Every profile is checked before being added. Solicitors will not be approved, but may be reported.
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