The Hybrid Author (I Is Scared)
Yes, that is a baby voice hiding in the parentheses. Curled up in a fetal position, sucking her thumb.
That's because this independent publishing business is exciting but scary! It's also (gasp) hard. Today I am going to be uploading my manuscript to some different bookseller sites. I am so nervous because I have heard horror stories about badly formatted books, editing mistakes, etc. I've done research, tried to follow other's advice, but technology isn't my strong suit.
And so I'm a quivering mass of nerves.
There's also the fact that there's no publisher at my back saying, "Read this! We liked it and bought it." Instead, I am the publisher, pushing my manuscript out into the world as a book. There's a certain self-confidence (and I hope not arrogance)in publishing your own work.
Needless to say, I am extremely intrigued to see how this will work out. I will be a hybrid author, with one foot in traditional publishing, and the other in indie publishing.
Have you ever heard the term hybrid author? Do you have a pacifier I can borrow?
That's because this independent publishing business is exciting but scary! It's also (gasp) hard. Today I am going to be uploading my manuscript to some different bookseller sites. I am so nervous because I have heard horror stories about badly formatted books, editing mistakes, etc. I've done research, tried to follow other's advice, but technology isn't my strong suit.
And so I'm a quivering mass of nerves.
There's also the fact that there's no publisher at my back saying, "Read this! We liked it and bought it." Instead, I am the publisher, pushing my manuscript out into the world as a book. There's a certain self-confidence (and I hope not arrogance)in publishing your own work.
Needless to say, I am extremely intrigued to see how this will work out. I will be a hybrid author, with one foot in traditional publishing, and the other in indie publishing.
Have you ever heard the term hybrid author? Do you have a pacifier I can borrow?
Comments
As for a pacifier, when I was a kid, candy pacifiers were popular for awhile. I wonder if those are still around...? :)
I can't spare my own pacifier today, Jessie. I'm usng it myself!
Thanks Loree!
Linda, we can compare notes! LOL
Julie, I agree, it takes time. I don't know about courage! LOL I think mine deserted me.
Awww! Thanks Julie. :-)
No, I have never heard of a hybrid-author.
Thanks Stacy! It's kind of fun and scary at the same time. :-)
BUT WHERE IS IT?? I heard by word of mouth and now I'm wandering everywhere searching for the book.
Links, girl. We need a title and some links and a cover picture on your FB page...