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Note: Ported over from the erotica board. I think the questions can be better answered over here:
What say you other self-pubbers. Would this sort of non-fiction memoir style self help book do well as an ebook or a self-pubbed, or should she consider a large or small press?
chicagogal said:I was all set to start putting en e book together on a subject that has not really had coverage to the degree that it should. however, I recently read some negative feedback about e mail book receipts and wonder if I should continue to try to interest editors, publishes, perhaps an agent or go ahead and attempt a totally unfamiliar writing venue? I know the book will be of interest to many and sell well. but I am totally ignorant of how to do this and a bit concerned about the possible lack of sales. I am a once very prolific, successful writer on many subjects so really feel terrible about this wishy washy attitude of mine. any inspiring thoughts?
Cathy C said:Well, I guess I have to ask a few questions of you first, Chicagogal.
1. When you say it's a subject that hasn't been explored, is it a novel or non-fiction? You're in the erotica fiction forum, but I'm wondering if you're posting here because you searched and spotted the topic title.
2. I believe you're considering self-publishing the book as an ebook. Is that correct?
3. But, if you know it will sell well, why NOT get an agent and a traditional publisher?
4. I'm not quite sure what you mean about "email book receipts". Do you mean SELLING the book via email?
We do have a forum that is specifically devoted to self-publishing. Quite a few people do it with success in non-fiction. Novels are just harder sells, though -- except in the case of erotica, where ebooks are one of the PRIMARY venues for the stories.
Give us a bit more information and we'll try to direct you better! BTW -- Welcome to AW!
Chicagogal said:Cathy, I have you in my book for santa's main list. you are so very helpful. I haven't quite gotten the hang of where to post what. anyway, my book deals with dementia from the viewpoint of a spouse who has a husband or wife in a nursing home with this terrible affliction. I kept a very detailed journal of my thoughts and all that data during the first year of my husband's illness, prior to his going into a nursing some. Much has been written on the subject of dementia(alzheimers, being the most prevalent of this illness) but none that I know of from the point of view of the caregiver spouse. I learned a great deal about the "system' during these nearly 12 years as well as attitudes of family and friends that may be of help to someone in a similar situation. Also how to prevent going stone broke due to bureaucratic inflexibile rules. Any suggestions? I have contacted agents but no interest exrpessed thus far. I think the time is right.
Cathy C said:Okay, I'll make this short so we don't hijack the thread too much. I'll start a topic over on the self-pub board so others can comment on this too. But since you have a well-known topic of national interest, I'd really suggest you first look to the traditional publishing market. This sort of self-help book could probably do quite well with the proper publishing house. Go over here and we can discuss it further!
What say you other self-pubbers. Would this sort of non-fiction memoir style self help book do well as an ebook or a self-pubbed, or should she consider a large or small press?