Self-Publisher's Punch List
I can finally give this puppy away, but it's just the beginning.
Click on the cover and it should automatically pull up a blank email. In the Subject Line, type in: Punch List. I'll send you the ebook as soon as the request reaches me. It will arrive
in PDF format.
Update: The giveaway is over but you can still buy Self-Publisher's Punch List on Amazon.
This book will go up on Amazon and Smashwords next month. I would've done it sooner, but I'm experimenting with the upload. Ever since I heard about the issues with Kindle's Paperwhite, I want to make sure it goes through without any itty bitty fonts showing up and messing up a perfectly good file.
If this gets a good reception, I have another book planned for next year on networking and even more resources.
Now for my other news.
On January 21, 2013 at noon (New York time) I am teaming up with the incomparable Gwen Gardner of Indie Services. We're going to hold one heck of a party for a whole week.
We're calling it the Indies 4 Hire Event and you can start joining now. We'll be holding discussions on self-publishing, answering questions, and posting lots of tips and tricks about publishing.
There will be free edits, blog badges, and blog banner giveaways.
If you want to join in, just click on the badge below and sign up for the event.
Come join us. We'll talk shop and have fun. Click on the link to join.
I'm kind of excited about this. I've never held a Facebook event before and this seems like a great way to connect with other authors without being limited to 140 characters.
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In other news...I'm going to a con, and I'm going with friends. This almost never happens, but the stars must be in alignment because it's happening now. We'll be attending ConDFW in February. It's little, but it has a lot of loyal fans.
The last time I attended I had a TERRIBLE time. I got a phone call telling me that the house we were buying was surveyed wrong and we were losing four acres. I couldn't concentrate the rest of the day so I went home and muttered some unkind things about the bank that was selling us this property.
It took us nearly a year to straighten it out, but we finally got back our four acres. All's well that end's well, and now after four years, I am going back--and with friends.
Did you ever have a bad time at a con? Do tell.
Now for my other news.
On January 21, 2013 at noon (New York time) I am teaming up with the incomparable Gwen Gardner of Indie Services. We're going to hold one heck of a party for a whole week.
We're calling it the Indies 4 Hire Event and you can start joining now. We'll be holding discussions on self-publishing, answering questions, and posting lots of tips and tricks about publishing.
There will be free edits, blog badges, and blog banner giveaways.
If you want to join in, just click on the badge below and sign up for the event.
Come join us. We'll talk shop and have fun. Click on the link to join.
I'm kind of excited about this. I've never held a Facebook event before and this seems like a great way to connect with other authors without being limited to 140 characters.
***
In other news...I'm going to a con, and I'm going with friends. This almost never happens, but the stars must be in alignment because it's happening now. We'll be attending ConDFW in February. It's little, but it has a lot of loyal fans.
The last time I attended I had a TERRIBLE time. I got a phone call telling me that the house we were buying was surveyed wrong and we were losing four acres. I couldn't concentrate the rest of the day so I went home and muttered some unkind things about the bank that was selling us this property.
It took us nearly a year to straighten it out, but we finally got back our four acres. All's well that end's well, and now after four years, I am going back--and with friends.
Did you ever have a bad time at a con? Do tell.
Comments
There ought to be enough information for all persuasions. Go ahead and join and then pop in whenever you want.
Maria, hope you have more fun at this conference. A LOT more fun.
(Yes, I deleted my previous post. Washed my fingers this morning and can't do a thing with them.)
I'm looking forward to your Indies 4 Hire event.
It's going to test my limits of funniness.
That was a terrible time for you. And he was such a good boy.
I've never been to a writing con -- scrapbooking, yes, and the occasional tagging along with That Man to one of the shows he's working on. I hope you have a great time.
As for a bad conference experience, can't say I've had a bad con. Last time I went to one, I was probably the cheese-grinningest thing there and most people took that smile for being joyful, when it fact, I was so nervous my brain just forced me into smile mode lol!!!
I credit Gwen with coming up with the idea of the event. I already had the book in progress so it played into her plans perfectly.
-Jimmy
The other day I was in a book store and there was a book about self publishing by some unknown author who never even self-pubbed anything. I prefer to get my self-pub books from authors who have done it.
I'll have to check out that event as I'm always looking for new info.
This has come at a good time Maria, as I'm thinking of going this avenue but of course I have a romantic suspense novel which will hopefully find a home with a publisher.
I figue I can self pub as well as perhaps a trad or epress publisher as well.
Thanks again,
Suzanne :)
Cons can be so expensive. I don't blame you for being upset. I wouldn't mind hearing (offline) which one was the "bad" con so I know not to attend.
I listed everything I do to pull a book package together. I also added UPDATED posts about various marketing venues, and finished with a list of resources.
I've never had a bad experience at a con. Though at Wiscon last year my allergies were out of control on the last full day, so i went back to my room early and just read. But that was super fun too!
Ref: allergies
That reminds me on how so many people catch con crud. I try to wash my hands a lot when I'm at a con.
Looking forward to the FB event too, and I'll be emailing you about the PDF. Thanks!
I go to LTUE every year. That will be my only conference this year, unless I can somehow start making a living off my writing...
Lauren
https://www.graphicartistsguild.org/typeroom/assets/uploads/loa.pdf
Ref: LTUE
Holy cow! That sounds fantastic. And I've never been to Utah. I'm going to add this to my list. Thanks for the recommendation!
Good luck with everything else you have going on. You sound busy!
By now you should've received the pdf of the book. Enjoy.