Tag Archives: traditional publishing

Thoughts After Eight Years of Self-Publishing and About What’s Ahead

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Lindsay

In the beginning…  I published my first novel, The Emperor’s Edge, in December of 2010. I’d taken a short stab at querying agents, but at the same time that I was doing that, I got my first kindle, and I … Continue reading →

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New Authors, Should You Self Publish or Seek a Traditional Publishing Deal?

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Lindsay

Since I’ve been self-publishing for three and a half years now, and it’s all I ever did, it’s hard for me to imagine what things would have been like if I’d been dead-set on finding an agent and publishing traditionally. … Continue reading →

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Writers, Are You Wasting Your Time Submitting to Agents?

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Lindsay

If you’ve read my blog or my books, it’s no secret that I skipped straight to self-publishing in December of 2010 without seriously gearing up for an agent hunt. I put my first two novels out as ebooks and eventually … Continue reading →

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Using Your Self-Publishing Success to Find an Agent with Elizabeth Mock

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Lindsay

Some independent authors have little desire to hunt down an agent or a traditional publishing contract once they’re doing well. Others choose to use their self-publishing success as a springboard into the big time. Fellow indie fantasy author, Elizabeth Mock, … Continue reading →

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Indie Writing and Traditional Storytelling with Alan Dean

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Lindsay

We have a Friday morning guest post for you today, one where indie author Alan Dean discusses the rise of self-publishing. Thank you for reading! Indie Writing and Traditional Storytelling When writers think about the book they’ve just finished their … Continue reading →

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Best Way to a Traditional Publishing Deal: Query Agents or Self-Publish?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Lindsay

Every couple of weeks a reader asks me why I chose to self-publish. I don’t mind the question because (I think) it implies that said reader believes my stories are good enough that I could have gotten a traditional publishing … Continue reading →

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To ePublish or not to ePublish – eBooks vs Traditional Print

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Lindsay

I’ve got a lot going on this week, so I’m glad to welcome a couple of guest posters. Today, Daniel Brent Ruyter is going to chat about e-publishing versus the traditional model. If you get a chance, check out his … Continue reading →

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