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jadeeby's review against another edition
5.0
Posted on my blog Chasing Empty Pavements
I've been following most of these authors since they first started writing and self-publishing and a couple of them are my writing heroes. I've known for a long time that self-publishing was the way I wanted to go with my novels so this book seemed right up my alley. And you know what? It didn't disappoint. It was AMAZING.
This is how all self-help books SHOULD be. It's highly informative but backed up with real scenarios, actual facts and figures and easy to follow (and completely sensible) advice. Nothing they say its a "get rich quick" scheme thing. But the thing is--it all makes so much sense you wonder why most people aren't following this stuff. They are realistic to admit that luck plays into a lot of success but so does talent and hard work. Every single author that contributes to this book has worked their asses off to be where they are and I find it's so much easier to believe and trust their words because of that. Honestly, this is one of, if not THE, best self-help (especially for self-publishing) book I've ever read. They give you resources and steps to follow leaving you a solid path to follow if and when you decide to self-publish. Also, I REALLY enjoyed their personal touches on each of their sections. And their stories at the end were amazing. I found Liliana Hart and Jasinda Wilder's stories to be the most touching and profound.
I think this book is great for people interested in learning about self-publishing or want to learn more about the successful authors who wrote this book. It's MOST important for writers aspiring to self-publish. READ THIS BOOK. I promise you won't regret it. You'll thank me :)
I've been following most of these authors since they first started writing and self-publishing and a couple of them are my writing heroes. I've known for a long time that self-publishing was the way I wanted to go with my novels so this book seemed right up my alley. And you know what? It didn't disappoint. It was AMAZING.
This is how all self-help books SHOULD be. It's highly informative but backed up with real scenarios, actual facts and figures and easy to follow (and completely sensible) advice. Nothing they say its a "get rich quick" scheme thing. But the thing is--it all makes so much sense you wonder why most people aren't following this stuff. They are realistic to admit that luck plays into a lot of success but so does talent and hard work. Every single author that contributes to this book has worked their asses off to be where they are and I find it's so much easier to believe and trust their words because of that. Honestly, this is one of, if not THE, best self-help (especially for self-publishing) book I've ever read. They give you resources and steps to follow leaving you a solid path to follow if and when you decide to self-publish. Also, I REALLY enjoyed their personal touches on each of their sections. And their stories at the end were amazing. I found Liliana Hart and Jasinda Wilder's stories to be the most touching and profound.
I think this book is great for people interested in learning about self-publishing or want to learn more about the successful authors who wrote this book. It's MOST important for writers aspiring to self-publish. READ THIS BOOK. I promise you won't regret it. You'll thank me :)
shortthoughts's review against another edition
3.0
The book motif is a little crass, as are comments here and there. However, this book has real examples and the authors are surprisingly open about their own experiences in publishing. The edition I read has the white cover with the crumpled ball of paper.
sophiadh's review against another edition
5.0
This book is absolutely stuffed with information on self-publishing! While the authors who contributed are Romance writers, not a genre I write in, the information provided is broad enough for any writer to use. The tone is upbeat, real and hilarious at times. It is also incredibly readable. I really enjoyed it! A must read for anyone thinking about or planning to self-publish.
sandywilliams03's review against another edition
5.0
This is a must-read for authors, both traditionally published, self published, and not-yet published (always helps to be informed!).
UPDATE: It's been about five days since I read this, and I can't get it off my mind. I keep thinking of ways to apply what I learned (#1 WRITE MORE BOOKS!). The chapters on marketing and what to do with your book once you've written it (load it to all vendors, fill out Amazon profiles at ALL Amazon's, etc) are so, so helpful. I've learned more about publishing and connecting with readers from this book (and from speaking to self-published authors and being on email loops, etc) in the last few months than I have since I signed my first book deal with NY three years ago.
The other thing I loved about this book? The stories in the last chapter about each of the author's journeys. (Liliana Hart's made me cry happy tears!)
Read this book! Then make your husband or wife read it, too, so they understand why being on Facebook and Twitter is part of your job! :-)
UPDATE: It's been about five days since I read this, and I can't get it off my mind. I keep thinking of ways to apply what I learned (#1 WRITE MORE BOOKS!). The chapters on marketing and what to do with your book once you've written it (load it to all vendors, fill out Amazon profiles at ALL Amazon's, etc) are so, so helpful. I've learned more about publishing and connecting with readers from this book (and from speaking to self-published authors and being on email loops, etc) in the last few months than I have since I signed my first book deal with NY three years ago.
The other thing I loved about this book? The stories in the last chapter about each of the author's journeys. (Liliana Hart's made me cry happy tears!)
Read this book! Then make your husband or wife read it, too, so they understand why being on Facebook and Twitter is part of your job! :-)
kellymartin's review against another edition
5.0
A great book for new and seasoned authors.
This was a great book full of "behind the curtain" information and stories. I found the authors' "origin stories" to be the most page turning part.
This was a great book full of "behind the curtain" information and stories. I found the authors' "origin stories" to be the most page turning part.
kcrosswriting's review against another edition
5.0
As an independent author, I read this before releasing my first book, and it helped tremendously. I can't recommend this enough to other authors who really want to make a business out of writing without having to do it traditionally, or even switching from traditional to self publishing.
I originally bought it to help me with managing an LLC as an author, and soon found so much more. These ladies definitely know what they're doing and talking about, and I look forward to following their fiction books as well. If they can write a how-to on writing that kept me riveted, their books must be fantastic.
I originally bought it to help me with managing an LLC as an author, and soon found so much more. These ladies definitely know what they're doing and talking about, and I look forward to following their fiction books as well. If they can write a how-to on writing that kept me riveted, their books must be fantastic.
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