Tag: self-publishing

  • Publishing Shorthand

    Indie, self-published, small press published, vanity published, e-published, POD, traditionally published. If you’ve always wanted to write a book, and don’t know where to start because there are so many different ways to do it, this post is for you. Vernie:) Although many of the above terms are related, each one is a little different, and…

  • Confessions of a Conference Junkie

    I remember reading an essay by Anne Lamott in Salon years ago saying she felt horrible being paid to attend writing conferences where agents and editors and speakers all promised what she feels cannot be delivered: a book contract. My reaction to that, as a conference junkie from way back, was at first shock, then horror, then acceptance.…

  • The Fabulous Cindy

    Not me! The other Cindy, Ms. LaFerle, of Home Office fame. Since my first baby step attempts to market Your Words, Your Story, Cindy has been a jewel of a mentor, her generous advice truly priceless. Cindy first showed me by example a few things I could do to up my book’s visibility. After reading her blog, I…