tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post9657297088057768..comments2013-04-06T11:20:24.650-07:00Comments on Cornerstones: How Easy is it for Self-published Books to really Make a Splash?A Note From Cornerstones Director, Helen Corner:http://www.blogger.com/profile/10982057331057120469noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post-13056892388097872492012-12-05T06:19:02.580-08:002012-12-05T06:19:02.580-08:00Thanks so much for your comments, Terry. You make ...Thanks so much for your comments, Terry. You make some really interesting and valid points that I would certainly agree with.<br /><br />It sounds like you&#39;ve done amazingly well so far! And I really hope it continues for you!<br /><br />All the best, Kate<br /><br />Kate Hanneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03642117586132789445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post-623456982062667382012-11-26T14:39:34.174-08:002012-11-26T14:39:34.174-08:00Speaking as something of an &#39;old hand&#39; at ...Speaking as something of an &#39;old hand&#39; at this - joke - I think you&#39;re going through what everyone does at first. I was terrified when I saw my first book on Amazon - I thought the whole world was going to read it and criticise it. Then I realised that no-one was going to read it, because they didn&#39;t know it was there. That was when the marketing bit started! Since then, just over a year ago, I would imagine that the amount of self published books on Amazon has probably quadrupled or more; everyone who ever wrote a half decent short seems to be publishing a novel! Thus, it&#39;s getting harder and harder.<br /><br />I am of the belief that the good will rise to the surface, too, until I think about the success of TV programmes like The X Factor....! Seriously, though, you DO have to spend a LOT of time marketing, unless you are very lucky and your books just sell - this happens to some people. It takes time. My third book did nothing for the first two months and I thought I&#39;d made a dreadful mistake (it&#39;s a bit unusual...), but then it started selling, and its reviews are terrific. By the time my 4th one came out, I had developed a small readership who were looking forward to it. But I am still only just beginning. For the first few months I didn&#39;t really know what I was doing, didn&#39;t know how to approach the whole process. <br /><br />This comment is in danger of becoming longer than your original post, so I&#39;ll stop now, and wish you all the best! xTerry Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077413235902203848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post-90970635017184636532012-11-24T04:33:06.085-08:002012-11-24T04:33:06.085-08:00Eek indeed, Rachel! It is nerve-wracking in some r...Eek indeed, Rachel! It is nerve-wracking in some respects, but the excitement and opportunities will carry you through. I&#39;m sure building up your network before publishing will be a real advantage. <br /><br />Big thanks for commenting and for your kind wishes - do let me know how your launch goes!<br /><br />Kate HanneyKate Hanneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03642117586132789445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post-71107259627225324742012-11-24T04:14:18.443-08:002012-11-24T04:14:18.443-08:00Good luck Kate! I&#39;m about to take the plunge i...Good luck Kate! I&#39;m about to take the plunge in January, having worked at building up my blog and twitter following so I have (fingers crossed!) a strong support network behind me. I feel really excited about launching my book by myself. Well, excited and terrified in equal measure, really. Eek! Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08253147593111042835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post-30321791922863533502012-11-24T03:48:22.174-08:002012-11-24T03:48:22.174-08:00Hi Debbie - I completely agree! Working with Corne...Hi Debbie - I completely agree! Working with Cornerstones was a real turning point in the way my writing has developed, and I will always be very grateful.<br /><br />It sounds like you are now being really successful! Congratulations on that, and many thanks for your kind wishes. <br /><br />All the best, Kate HanneyKate Hanneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03642117586132789445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post-11000306189988766472012-11-24T03:44:07.436-08:002012-11-24T03:44:07.436-08:00Hi Daisy, and a big thank you for taking the time ...Hi Daisy, and a big thank you for taking the time to read and comment; I&#39;m delighted it made you smile! I&#39;ll be sure to look into Goodreads more - I am on there, but have only dabbled a little so far. <br /><br />I really hope you love reading WATERMELON - I know I certainly loved writing it. <br /><br />Best wishes, Kate Hanney<br />Kate Hanneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03642117586132789445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post-24983220088378652232012-11-24T02:21:45.412-08:002012-11-24T02:21:45.412-08:00Cornerstones is superb. I truly don&#39;t think I...Cornerstones is superb. I truly don&#39;t think I&#39;d have achieved earning a single penny through my writing without its help. I wish you lots of success with your books and Applecore!Debbie Viggianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04877070062720236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post-33523179010112297082012-11-24T01:37:37.235-08:002012-11-24T01:37:37.235-08:00This was great! Made me lol, and yes, it&#39;s so ...This was great! Made me lol, and yes, it&#39;s so true you have days thinking your work is rubbish, and days when you think, yeah actually it&#39;s pretty good! Off to find and buy Watermelon...<br />Ps. Goodreads is quite a useful site for self-published authors.Daisy Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672477712193467045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post-22192563668481102582012-11-22T15:33:08.772-08:002012-11-22T15:33:08.772-08:00Many thanks, Carol. I am so pleased you thought it...Many thanks, Carol. I am so pleased you thought it inspiring, and I do hope it helps other self-published authors along the way. I really look forward to seeing how the process goes and sharing my experiences.<br /><br />All the best, Kate HanneyKate Hanneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03642117586132789445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-703973209428936859.post-26591193415399337022012-11-22T04:31:42.378-08:002012-11-22T04:31:42.378-08:00Very well done. I shall retweet this as I know peo...Very well done. I shall retweet this as I know people who would find it inspiring. Thank you for posting it. ICarol McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072696398820339640noreply@blogger.com
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