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Since posting this thread I have come to realize that this was nothing more than a cheapshot at several authors posting on this forum who did nothing to deserve it.
And while none of them have mentioned it, I would like to formally submit my apologies to them (Maestro, Jenna, Victoria) for making an issue of Amazon rankings to prove a hollow point about self publishing.
I don't believe it was warranted or professional behavior and I would like to be seen as professional. We as writers, whether published or unpublished need to respect one another and of course that means not taking potshots at one another. I personally have found this forum to be very valuable and it goes without saying that much of its value comes from the advice given by those authors who have found success in traditional publishing.
I know that no author in his right mind would choose to self publish their book if they believed they had a genuine shot at traditional publishing, and had real intentions of becoming successful as a writer. While it may seem a dead end so to speak it is nice to know that the opportunity is there to publish a novel for those who wish to simply have it for themselves and have the satisfaction of simply completing a novel.
I for one am persuaded to get over rejection and continue trying to traditionally publish, for I have not by any means exhausted my opportunities for submission. It would be wise to do so before I relegate a work I believe in to relative obscurity.
Once again, to the authors...Please except my apologies for any hurt feelings and I hope you will recieve it in the manner it is offered...Sincerely.
James Somers
author: The Chronicles of Soone: Heir to the King
Be well,
James Somers
Author: The Chronicles of Soone
www.chroniclesofsoone.bravehost.com
And while none of them have mentioned it, I would like to formally submit my apologies to them (Maestro, Jenna, Victoria) for making an issue of Amazon rankings to prove a hollow point about self publishing.
I don't believe it was warranted or professional behavior and I would like to be seen as professional. We as writers, whether published or unpublished need to respect one another and of course that means not taking potshots at one another. I personally have found this forum to be very valuable and it goes without saying that much of its value comes from the advice given by those authors who have found success in traditional publishing.
I know that no author in his right mind would choose to self publish their book if they believed they had a genuine shot at traditional publishing, and had real intentions of becoming successful as a writer. While it may seem a dead end so to speak it is nice to know that the opportunity is there to publish a novel for those who wish to simply have it for themselves and have the satisfaction of simply completing a novel.
I for one am persuaded to get over rejection and continue trying to traditionally publish, for I have not by any means exhausted my opportunities for submission. It would be wise to do so before I relegate a work I believe in to relative obscurity.
Once again, to the authors...Please except my apologies for any hurt feelings and I hope you will recieve it in the manner it is offered...Sincerely.
James Somers
author: The Chronicles of Soone: Heir to the King
Be well,
James Somers
Author: The Chronicles of Soone
www.chroniclesofsoone.bravehost.com
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