Lauren Carr commented on the blog post Author vs. Publisher: It’s a Revolution 1 year, 5 months ago
I applaud you, Vicki. You are absolutely and positively right on the mark.
Lauren Carr commented on the blog post Author vs. Publisher: It’s a Revolution 1 year, 5 months ago
Congrats on your first sell, Tony. I’m proud of you. Keep up the good work and keep on writing and self-publishing!
Lauren Carr commented on the blog post Author vs. Publisher: It’s a Revolution 1 year, 5 months ago
“Commerical publishers are in the business to make money, which is why they reject so many authors.” This is very, very true. That is why when you walk into a B&N or Books-A-Million, the racks are filled with celebrity biolographies, Dan Brown, Nora Roberts, Stephen King, & Why I Killed My Child & How I [...]
Lauren Carr commented on the blog post Author vs. Publisher: It’s a Revolution 1 year, 5 months ago
Absolutely, Jim. I couldn’t say it better. Do you want it out fast or right? I’ll ask this question to authors for whom I consult. One answered fast. Her book is a memoir and she’s writing it for her family. She doesn’t care what others think about it’s quality. Four books a year? I average [...]
Lauren Carr commented on the blog post Author vs. Publisher: It’s a Revolution 1 year, 5 months ago
You’re right, Dan. Anyone can self-publish anymore and if they work hard, they can sell books and win acceptance with both readers and reviewers. With my next to the last book, I ran into only one reviewer who would not review it because it was not published by a traditional publisher. My last book, no [...]
Lauren Carr commented on the blog post Author vs. Publisher: It’s a Revolution 1 year, 5 months ago
And that is what this revolution is all about. Yes, there are terms for a treaty that need to be worked out. Yes, the industry basically needs an overhaul in order to be fair to all sides. But it will not come without a revolution. If our forefathers didn’t go to war, then we’d all [...]
Lauren Carr wrote a new blog post: Author vs. Publisher: It’s a Revolution 1 year, 5 months ago
A couple of weeks ago, I was cornered by a publisher after an appearance. The point of her rant was how much she could do for me as a publisher. She made her point while poking me in the chest saying, “You should be writing. You shouldn’t be publishing. You should be writing.” Well, that was [...]Lauren Carr wrote a new blog post: Traditional Publishing: Pros & Cons 1 year, 8 months ago
There’s also so much information out there about all the different forms of publishing that most new authors are overwhelmed when it comes to deciding which way for their books. My goal with this series of posts is not to persuade or convert any author in favor of one form of publishing over another. That [...]Lauren Carr commented on the blog post What Are You Talking About? 1 year, 9 months ago
Thanks, Ron! I’m proud to belong to AiA! We’re changing the face of publishing.
Lauren Carr wrote a new blog post: What Are You Talking About? 1 year, 9 months ago
Authors need to know about book publishing, especially if they intend to have their books published. Going into publishing your book based on perceived misconceptions is what leads to mistakes that can sometimes be costly in dollars and your book’s success. Trying to get your book released without learning anything about publishing is like trying to [...]Lauren Carr commented on the blog post I Take Thee … Making That Commitment to Your Book 1 year, 11 months ago
Ron, A beautiful manuscript is in the eye of the author. Simon, don’t go breaking that next project’s heart.
Lauren Carr wrote a new blog post: I Take Thee … Making That Commitment to Your Book 1 year, 11 months ago
“Congratulations on your book.” People are impressed with anyone who has completed the task of writing a whole book. There are thousands, if not millions, of people who have sat down to a keyboard to start writing a book but never finished it. The first hurdle that most encounter is what I call the Forty-Page Block. [...]laurencarr commented on the blog post Who Are You? Writing an Author Bio 1 year, 11 months ago
Great, Sam. Thanks for stopping by. Congradulations on the new book.
laurencarr wrote a new blog post: Who Are You? Writing an Author Bio 1 year, 12 months ago
