tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post3737104587387345960..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: Authors Can Bite the AppleHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-57825726034932466142010-06-04T21:09:55.852-05:002010-06-04T21:09:55.852-05:00Things seem to be changing very quickly. Perhaps t...Things seem to be changing very quickly. Perhaps they always have been.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-67018215140988851472010-06-04T19:57:05.751-05:002010-06-04T19:57:05.751-05:00Interestng. Makes you wonder what the publishing w...Interestng. Makes you wonder what the publishing world will look like in a few years. It's amazing times we're living in. :0)Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-20397595549156167642010-06-04T19:17:09.561-05:002010-06-04T19:17:09.561-05:00I'm not in that position, but that's prett...I'm not in that position, but that's pretty cool for those who are!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-87703670846710811252010-06-04T18:12:02.497-05:002010-06-04T18:12:02.497-05:00Susan, it's hard to tell if they're scramb...Susan, it's hard to tell if they're scrambling to catch up or hunkering down hoping it'll go away.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-43465256800285121162010-06-04T16:59:22.374-05:002010-06-04T16:59:22.374-05:00Every day there's something new, a new opportu...Every day there's something new, a new opportunity and the traditional publishing industry trying to keep up.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-22445699783924465122010-06-04T14:54:28.055-05:002010-06-04T14:54:28.055-05:00Good question, Slamdunk. I don't know whether ...Good question, Slamdunk. I don't know whether to be happily anticipating the next ten years or hiding in the closet. At the moment, I'm looking forward to the next decade.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-16290617327263001482010-06-04T13:54:15.933-05:002010-06-04T13:54:15.933-05:00It is interesting how the closed society of publis...It is interesting how the closed society of publishing is becoming much flatter. I wonder what 10 years will look like?Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-1126825243984569082010-06-04T13:36:22.165-05:002010-06-04T13:36:22.165-05:00I've heard a lot of good things about ipad. I ...I've heard a lot of good things about ipad. I like how Apple is opening up the ability to read ebooks regardless where they originate. <br /><br />Self publishing through Aplle? Very interesting and something to watch over the time. e-books are here to stay, might as well take advantage of the avenues presented.<br /><br />Thanks for the link. :-)~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-74664769777883822332010-06-04T13:24:29.462-05:002010-06-04T13:24:29.462-05:00It does seem to be changing rapidly, doesn't i...It does seem to be changing rapidly, doesn't it Liza?Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-63997494903798292302010-06-04T13:06:17.728-05:002010-06-04T13:06:17.728-05:00We are in the midst of radical change, that's ...We are in the midst of radical change, that's for sure. Wonder how it will all wash out...five minutes from now.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-45891429544090414132010-06-04T11:44:15.394-05:002010-06-04T11:44:15.394-05:00Awesome! Thanks, Helen! I'll check out the ar...Awesome! Thanks, Helen! I'll check out the article.Jenn McKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096584277185808602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-31779452645453029812010-06-04T11:33:02.962-05:002010-06-04T11:33:02.962-05:00True, Terri. It seems like chances of getting with...True, Terri. It seems like chances of getting with an agent and a big house are becoming smaller, while the e-world expands and self-publishing becomes wider. I'm hoping it will reach a point where big houses are more aggressive in promoting their authors in both print and e-form and sales will go up which will lead to more new authors being given the chance to pub in print.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-46085463977061703222010-06-04T09:52:38.572-05:002010-06-04T09:52:38.572-05:00So many people are expressing themselves these day...So many people are expressing themselves these days in so many ways... blogs, facebook pages, Twitter all day long. All forms of writing and communication.<br /> While there may be more venues opening for writers the reputable print publisher niche is likely to remain tight, as shelf space and marketing dollars become more limited, expenses rise, and the legions of people submitting expand!Terrihttp://dreamvoyagers.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-16068717547011447332010-06-04T09:44:43.609-05:002010-06-04T09:44:43.609-05:00This is probably a good thing.This is probably a good thing.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-84995161991844977812010-06-04T08:19:56.019-05:002010-06-04T08:19:56.019-05:00That, I don't know, Diane.That, I don't know, Diane.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-8795353373861413672010-06-04T08:04:15.685-05:002010-06-04T08:04:15.685-05:00Technology seems to be opening more and more doors...Technology seems to be opening more and more doors for writers, giving us so many options. It'll be interesting to see how this pans out!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-63689110269436405882010-06-04T07:23:02.819-05:002010-06-04T07:23:02.819-05:00I wonder what the percentage cut is as compared to...I wonder what the percentage cut is as compared to Smashwords?L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-7560896969349973012010-06-04T06:53:58.959-05:002010-06-04T06:53:58.959-05:00Interesting. I'm still getting my head around ...Interesting. I'm still getting my head around Kindle stuff!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-48596763013474284242010-06-04T06:48:50.993-05:002010-06-04T06:48:50.993-05:00We do seem to be inching toward a world where anyo...We do seem to be inching toward a world where anyone can get published, but it will still be the best that rise to the top and sell. (Just as it is in the music industry.)Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-82575335303326678192010-06-04T06:34:14.386-05:002010-06-04T06:34:14.386-05:00AMAZING! Such great news for authors who can'...AMAZING! Such great news for authors who can't get their foot in the old door. Looking forward to reading the article. Thanks for posting it. P.S. I won't be the first :-)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086101058759923788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-21533701127330176922010-06-04T06:24:37.928-05:002010-06-04T06:24:37.928-05:001.5 million in under a month? That's a lot!1.5 million in under a month? That's a lot!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-13117773837033783002010-06-04T06:16:30.394-05:002010-06-04T06:16:30.394-05:00Wow. Seems as though with the age of eReaders qui...Wow. Seems as though with the age of eReaders quickly upon us that we might very well be heading into the realm of self-publishing being less stigmatized. I'll be sure to check out that article, Helen. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-24916742095718845902010-06-04T05:45:06.384-05:002010-06-04T05:45:06.384-05:00Life is getting sooooo interesting!Life is getting sooooo interesting!Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-4882377152037639032010-06-04T05:27:12.550-05:002010-06-04T05:27:12.550-05:00Don't know if I will be the first, but will de...Don't know if I will be the first, but will definitely check out the article. Thanks for the heads-up!The Old Sillyhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-66228617090184760612010-06-04T05:12:56.072-05:002010-06-04T05:12:56.072-05:00I really like the way the industry is opening up. ...I really like the way the industry is opening up. It'll require publishers to be more author-friendly, and give writers so much more opportunity and choice.India Drummondhttp://www.indiadrummond.comnoreply@blogger.com