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Two days ago, after many *cough* many years of writing and lacking the self confidence to show my work, I *finally* took the plunge and started my self publishing journey. Now, over the past year I haven't been alone as I have come to realise that my writing, and my self worth means something. As such, I've made some awesome writer friends, those that include professional editors, alpha, beta, and proofreaders, as well as just people who have pointed me towards the right direction. They have helped me get my stories all polished and shiny. I am forever in their debt.
I'll just transpose my announcement to here so you all can see the first step of my journey.
However, this short story release is the 'teaser' that is testing the waters before I start releasing my books in earnest. I also have an awesome artist friend who is doing all the promotional art and book covers for me.
If you want to look at the promotional postcard for my first book (one I will be sending out to people soon to drum up enthusiasm), you can click HERE It's just beautiful!
The one thing I have learned so far, if you are not a US citizen (I'm Australian) the Tax Withholding and Exemption forms do get a bit hairy. The ones for Amazon weren't as bad as Ingrams though. (As I plan to release my main books through Ingrams).
Anyway.
That's the first step!
I'll just transpose my announcement to here so you all can see the first step of my journey.
Well, I published my first story yesterday (after going the self publishing route). After pressing the 'publish' button I went to bed, exhausted after the process and learning curve.
This morning I woke up to the news that my novella was a #1 New Release on Amazon.
I cried ugly/happy tears for hours! (so much so the milk in my cornflakes went salty LOL)
I'm still trying to process it all. Sure, it's in a very niche market (LGBTQ+ humor) but hey, baby steps before I start releasing my books in earnest--which the first one is with my editor at the moment, then off to the proofreader.
Anyway. Here's the link-y thing HERE if you're so interested in looking (I can't seem to do a book cover image) Oh well.
It's a pre-order, because the actual release date is my birthday!
And is there a thread where one can post about their self publishing journey (as in my own author's thread?) Because I've learned heaps already and would like to share my experiences with others.
However, this short story release is the 'teaser' that is testing the waters before I start releasing my books in earnest. I also have an awesome artist friend who is doing all the promotional art and book covers for me.
If you want to look at the promotional postcard for my first book (one I will be sending out to people soon to drum up enthusiasm), you can click HERE It's just beautiful!
The one thing I have learned so far, if you are not a US citizen (I'm Australian) the Tax Withholding and Exemption forms do get a bit hairy. The ones for Amazon weren't as bad as Ingrams though. (As I plan to release my main books through Ingrams).
Anyway.
That's the first step!
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