tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post7298711021781299446..comments2024-01-26T13:36:51.551-08:00Comments on Writing and Living by Richard P. Hughes: The Writer's Brave New Worldwriting and living by Richard P Hugheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-78584924028714742512013-02-27T07:32:06.564-08:002013-02-27T07:32:06.564-08:00Jon, there's a learning curve to e-publishing,...Jon, there's a learning curve to e-publishing, but it's not a very steep curve.<br /><br />Juliana, thanks for commenting. Congratulations on landing an agent.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-21227847283336456272013-02-26T18:16:54.718-08:002013-02-26T18:16:54.718-08:00I've always prefered the old method of publish...I've always prefered the old method of publishing but lately it's become far too tedious and restrictive. Today there are many new opportunities for writers to experiment with.<br />I've never tried e-publishing, but you've given enough positive reasons to look into it.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-77036521782085195872013-02-26T10:46:42.812-08:002013-02-26T10:46:42.812-08:00Hi, Tanya. I agree. Hi, Tanya. I agree. writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-1208903498865732482013-02-26T10:23:06.648-08:002013-02-26T10:23:06.648-08:00It gives us control back. I like control. It gives us control back. I like control. Tanya Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293977395016853814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-85960314682942354022013-02-26T05:58:26.227-08:002013-02-26T05:58:26.227-08:00Thank you, Misha. It is a brave new world. Not an ...Thank you, Misha. It is a brave new world. Not an easy one I'm finding, but a good one.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-67532558922288359992013-02-26T01:46:26.662-08:002013-02-26T01:46:26.662-08:00All the best with your writing and self-publishing...All the best with your writing and self-publishing endeavors. <br /><br />It's so true what you're saying. E-publishing is truly opening the publishing world up for writers. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-16189222961845210612013-02-25T17:58:50.104-08:002013-02-25T17:58:50.104-08:00Julia, thank you.
Elise, I'm probably not muc...Julia, thank you.<br /><br />Elise, I'm probably not much further along than you. <br /><br />Alex, you have a publisher, so you don't need to self-publish. But if you write something your publisher isn't interested in, then you're on your own with that work. Self-publishing it might be the answer.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-44058623343750548802013-02-25T16:49:11.268-08:002013-02-25T16:49:11.268-08:00My novels are almost short enough to qualify accor...My novels are almost short enough to qualify according to RaShelle's guidelines! Not brave enough to do anything on my own though, as my publisher does so much for me.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-21347571271010792962013-02-25T15:23:31.138-08:002013-02-25T15:23:31.138-08:00I can't wait to get to this step in my writing...I can't wait to get to this step in my writing journey. I know it's going to be difficult and require a lot of work, but the possibilities are exciting.Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-85175525633843833132013-02-25T14:15:08.342-08:002013-02-25T14:15:08.342-08:00You are right, Richard. There are more outlets for...You are right, Richard. There are more outlets for our work now. It's good that you are so active in your writing life. This is a good year. Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-50392981785160694682013-02-25T13:44:02.068-08:002013-02-25T13:44:02.068-08:00Thank you, Paula.Thank you, Paula.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-54893879971805907122013-02-25T12:48:39.760-08:002013-02-25T12:48:39.760-08:00I'm so glad you have found an outlet for your ...I'm so glad you have found an outlet for your work, Richard I wish you lots of luck. Paula RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550276147711384895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-62655841842197519702013-02-25T12:07:00.210-08:002013-02-25T12:07:00.210-08:00If you have a lot of money to spend on advertising...If you have a lot of money to spend on advertising, I'm sure it can only help. But I know of a number of self-pubbed authors who are doing well through the social networking avenue, and they had little or no money when they started. But, yes, getting your books noticed is vital, and that is not easy. But it is do-able.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2789848305671189900.post-90125731896620763222013-02-25T11:57:37.835-08:002013-02-25T11:57:37.835-08:00I agree. The brave new world of publishing has man...I agree. The brave new world of publishing has many opportunities. However, one downside I've come to understand is that it takes money to get noticed and that's where the traditional publishers have it in spades.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.com