tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post7189819346452616298..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: How Penniless Writers Can Indie PublishUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-60098589229019121112015-05-04T12:08:08.979-07:002015-05-04T12:08:08.979-07:00It's an important topic to post that sits at t...It's an important topic to post that sits at the back of every writers mind. It can be expensive when you have so many varied mss. I guess I shall need a few beta readers in the future. Thanks for sharing, Julie. Nice list.Jacqueline Howetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522485407848765933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-77792345111260151532015-05-04T10:12:28.349-07:002015-05-04T10:12:28.349-07:00You have lots of good ideas, Julie. Love asking hi...You have lots of good ideas, Julie. Love asking high schoolers to take a look at a manuscript! cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-20563682532365887192015-05-04T04:59:31.773-07:002015-05-04T04:59:31.773-07:00You said some really good things here. If you'...You said some really good things here. If you're not having your ms vetted before hiring an editor imo you're not ready to publish. (Freelance editors aren't miracle workers, and if you give them unproofed junk they're going to miss things catching stuff you could have done on your own). That being said, don't skip an editor because you have a CP. <br />I agree 100% that cover design is crucial. If you have only $200 for marketing put at least half if not all of that into your cover. Blog tours are ineffective these days. Covers matter. But I would caution against using a student unless they have an impressive portfolio and are able to pitch you a concept(s).Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-28989234137913626762015-05-03T17:05:01.427-07:002015-05-03T17:05:01.427-07:00Awesomesauce advice. You are my indie guru.Awesomesauce advice. You are my indie guru.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-68329922170630345752015-04-30T07:00:05.885-07:002015-04-30T07:00:05.885-07:00Traci, there are definitely ways to make it happen...Traci, there are definitely ways to make it happen! So many tools and options out there :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-25982443880577278452015-04-30T06:57:32.166-07:002015-04-30T06:57:32.166-07:00Susan, you're right on both counts. Editing CA...Susan, you're right on both counts. Editing CAN be expensive. I used referrals and a sample edit before choosing my editor. It's definitely my biggest investment.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-46813124349174026332015-04-30T06:56:40.842-07:002015-04-30T06:56:40.842-07:00Laurisa, you are a one woman machine! I'm blow...Laurisa, you are a one woman machine! I'm blown away by all that you do. <br /><br />Your covers are really cool. I also love my covers, and my designer wasn't outrageous. There are definitely ways to indie publish without going broke.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-76040364350747634162015-04-30T06:54:34.625-07:002015-04-30T06:54:34.625-07:00R. Mac, you're so right about that...plenty o...R. Mac, you're so right about that...plenty of folks out there who aren't quite what they represent. When choosing my editor, I went off of referrals and had a sample edit. But if you're trading services with someone, I think those same rules can apply.<br /><br />Marketing...ugh...don't get me started!<br /><br />Have a super day :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-41863632795214655432015-04-30T06:52:41.639-07:002015-04-30T06:52:41.639-07:00Susan, it was my pleasure! I'm sure there are ...Susan, it was my pleasure! I'm sure there are SO many other solutions that I haven't thought about :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-55315341088537078272015-04-29T17:22:41.754-07:002015-04-29T17:22:41.754-07:00Julie, this post is awesome!! I'm one of those...Julie, this post is awesome!! I'm one of those broke writers. I didn't think it was possible for me to self-publish. Now, I see there is hope if I choose to go that way. Thank you!!Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-85537932936627677322015-04-29T11:50:45.302-07:002015-04-29T11:50:45.302-07:00Thank you :) Thank you :) Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-24141721259092658392015-04-29T09:06:58.730-07:002015-04-29T09:06:58.730-07:00Editors can be very expensive and it's difficu...Editors can be very expensive and it's difficult to know the quality you're getting but that's where I would invest first. Designing covers is getting easier and easier.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-51333103822218488542015-04-29T08:35:45.115-07:002015-04-29T08:35:45.115-07:00I really appreciated your post, Julie. I have gott...I really appreciated your post, Julie. I have gotten free editing help from friends & paid $1,500+ for such services. I've found that the end results can be equally effective. And I spent months learning how to format and design for myself. However, I always hire a professional cover designer, but I don't pay outrageous fees for it. And a completely "free" self published book often looks like it. There are some elements of book publishing that definitely need monetary investment.Laurisa White Reyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500840034913586508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-34673236984245328612015-04-29T08:02:18.846-07:002015-04-29T08:02:18.846-07:00caveat...eh...there are so many hacks out there cl...caveat...eh...there are so many hacks out there claiming to be editors...most of them because they taught English in HS for twenty-five years...that know nothing about the rules of fiction...and have no clue which grammar rules were meant to be broken. Have no idea about style. <br /><br />Now....if I just had some gumption to market a little. Author R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-84367479197751359032015-04-29T07:59:20.011-07:002015-04-29T07:59:20.011-07:00Great post, Julie. And important. Trading services...Great post, Julie. And important. Trading services and tapping young people in college or just starting out are great points. Thanks for blogging about this!S.P. Sipalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943968424012034217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-65257707484369769132015-04-29T07:51:44.023-07:002015-04-29T07:51:44.023-07:00Natalie, I swear, my beta readers make the editing...Natalie, I swear, my beta readers make the editing process so much more effective...cost effective too!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-78051054549266553872015-04-29T07:50:59.650-07:002015-04-29T07:50:59.650-07:00Murees, you CAN do it! You're already creative...Murees, you CAN do it! You're already creative, so now you can put your creativity behind your indie project. Good luck!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-17588235493533169092015-04-29T07:50:10.148-07:002015-04-29T07:50:10.148-07:00Jemi, in my opinion, they are THE most crucial par...Jemi, in my opinion, they are THE most crucial parts of indie publishing. Marketing is important, but marketing a quality product makes us feel proud.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-79205879452838882612015-04-29T07:49:28.951-07:002015-04-29T07:49:28.951-07:00Alex, exactly! Then at least we have a quality pro...Alex, exactly! Then at least we have a quality product out there...something we can be proud of.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-11968120517089934672015-04-29T05:04:08.459-07:002015-04-29T05:04:08.459-07:00These are great ideas, Julie! It's great when ...These are great ideas, Julie! It's great when you can trade beta reads with other experienced writers.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-66209280682798293532015-04-29T04:38:03.578-07:002015-04-29T04:38:03.578-07:00Thank you for sharing your ideas. I know I can alw...Thank you for sharing your ideas. I know I can always use help with great free resources, because I am one of those broke writers that wish to indie publish. Thank you again. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-18239699850379510712015-04-29T04:17:43.147-07:002015-04-29T04:17:43.147-07:00Excellent ideas Julie! I agree with how important ...Excellent ideas Julie! I agree with how important those 2 items are!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-73885789356451882432015-04-29T04:03:49.569-07:002015-04-29T04:03:49.569-07:00The trading services is a great idea. Those two it...The trading services is a great idea. Those two items are really important because you want both the outside and the inside to rock.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com