Introduction to Online Self-Publishing http://www.publishandsell.com Online self-publishing can be intimidating, but it can also be very rewarding. Let's get started! Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:30:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 My purpose with these podcasts is to help educate you, the author, on the various options in regards to self-publishing so that you can make the right decisions from the start. Online self-publishing in particular can be challenging and confusing, but with a little patience and effort it can be a very effective way of publishing, marketing and selling your books. I hope you enjoy the podcasts, and good luck with your publishing efforts! Henry Hutton PublishandSell.com Online self-publishing can be intimidating, but it can also be very rewarding. Let's get started! Henry Hutton http://www.publishandsell.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/pubandsellimage3.jpg Introduction to Online Self-Publishinghttp://www.publishandsell.com books, writing, publishing, self-publishing, publishandsell, Henry Hutton, traditional publishing, publisher, online publishing, Lulu, Creatspace, Amazon no Henry Hutton hhutton@gmail.com NC Writers’ Conference Follow-up: An Inspiring Self-Publishing Example http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/11/24/nc-writers-conference-follow-up-an-inspiring-self-publishing-example/ http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/11/24/nc-writers-conference-follow-up-an-inspiring-self-publishing-example/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:22:58 +0000 Henry Hutton http://www.publishandsell.com/?p=776 At last weekend’s NC Writers’ Network Conference I had the pleasure of participating in a self-publishing panel, and we covered many of the pros and cons of self-publishing. One of the major challenges of self-publishing is marketing and promotion, because as a self-published author you won’t have the deep pockets and distribution push that many traditionally published authors do. It can therefore be a daunting task, and only a small percentage of authors are successful enough with their first book (or later books) to get picked up by a traditional publisher.

On Sunday, my co-panelist Brooks Preik mentioned the names of several famous authors that had started out by self-publishing their book, but they were mostly names we’d heard before. Now I’ve got another one to add to the list–author Vince Flynn. It’s a new name for me and I’m not familiar with his work, but he’s had several best-sellers in the military thriller genre.

A friend sent me this audio interview of Mr. Flynn on last Thursday’s Don Imus Show, and his story is a compelling one namely because he was diagnosed with dyslexia during his early school years and had struggled with reading and writing all his life. Later he wanted to be a fighter pilot, but was disqualified due to several concussions and convulsive seizures resulting form childhood injuries. It was while he was working to get a medical waiver for his condition that he became interested in writing a book.

After five years and over sixty rejection letters, Flynn self-published his first book, Term Limits, in 1999. It became a top seller in his hometown (St. Paul, MN),  and the rest, as they say, is Simon & Schuster history.

Again, you may know more about him than I do, but hearing his story was another breath of fresh air in the often frustrating world of self-publishing–small-time author overcomes personal adversity and makes it big. Good for Mr. Flynn.

I met a lot of authors last weekend that have waited more than five years for a traditional publishing contract, to no avail. Do yourself a favor–don’t wait much longer…

Good luck, and till next time–keep publishing!

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]]> http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/11/24/nc-writers-conference-follow-up-an-inspiring-self-publishing-example/feed/ At last weekends NC Writers Network Conference I had the pleasure of participating in a self-publishing panel, and we covered many of the pros and cons of self-publishing. One of the major challenges of self-publishing is marketing and promotion, because as a self-published author you wont have the deep pockets and distribution push that many traditionally published authors do. It can therefore be a daunting task, and only a small percentage of authors are successful enough with their first book (or later books) to get picked up by a traditional publisher. On Sunday, my co-panelist Brooks Preik mentioned the names of several famous authors that had started out by self-publishing their book, but they were mostly names wed heard before. Now Ive got another one to add to the listauthor Vince Flynn. Its a new name for me and Im not familiar with his work, but hes had several best-sellers in the military thriller genre. A friend sent me this audio interview of Mr. Flynn on last Thursdays Don Imus Show, and his story is a compelling one namely because he was diagnosed with dyslexia during his early school years and had struggled with reading and writing all his life. Later he wanted to be a fighter pilot, but was disqualified due to several concussions and convulsive seizures resulting form childhood injuries. It was while he was working to get a medical waiver for his condition that he became interested in writing a book. After five years and over sixty rejection letters, Flynn self-published his first book, Term Limits, in 1999. It became a top seller in his hometown (St. Paul, MN),  and the rest, as they say, is Simon & Schuster history. Again, you may know more about him than I do, but hearing his story was another breath of fresh air in the often frustrating world of self-publishingsmall-time author overcomes personal adversity and makes it big. Good for Mr. Flynn. I met a lot of authors last weekend that have waited more than five years for a traditional publishing contract, to no avail. Do yourself a favordont wait much longer Good luck, and till next timekeep publishing! Henry Hutton (PublishingGuy) PublishandSell.com PublishingNewsUpdate.com hhutton@publishandsell.com Find me on Facebook Connect on LinkedIn At last weekends NC Writers Network Conference I had the pleasure of participating in a self-publishing panel, and we covered many of the pros and cons of self-publishing. One of the major challenges of self-publishing is marketing [...] Self-Publishing Podcast 4, “More important concepts of online self-publishing” is now available. http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/02/25/self-publishing-podcast-4-more-important-concepts-of-online-self-publishing-is-now-available/ http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/02/25/self-publishing-podcast-4-more-important-concepts-of-online-self-publishing-is-now-available/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:59:09 +0000 Henry Hutton http://www.publishandsell.com/?p=464 My fourth podcast in an ongoing series about online self-publishing is now posted here and on iTunes. In this podcast we wrap up the eight basic concepts of online publishing that authors need to know. As always, I appreciate your feedback.

If you would like any other specific subjects covered in upcoming podcasts just let me know!
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]]> http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/02/25/self-publishing-podcast-4-more-important-concepts-of-online-self-publishing-is-now-available/feed/ My fourth podcast in an ongoing series about online self-publishing is now posted here and on iTunes. In this podcast we wrap up the eight basic concepts of online publishing that authors need to know. As always, I appreciate your feedback. If you would like any other specific subjects covered in upcoming podcasts just let me know! Henry Hutton My fourth podcast in an ongoing series about online self-publishing is now posted here and on iTunes. In this podcast we wrap up the eight basic concepts of online publishing that authors need to know. As always, I appreciate your feedback. If you [...] Self-Publishing Podcast 3, “Important concepts of online self-publishing” is now available. http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/02/15/self-publishing-podcast-3-important-concepts-of-online-self-publishing-is-now-available/ http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/02/15/self-publishing-podcast-3-important-concepts-of-online-self-publishing-is-now-available/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:00:49 +0000 Henry Hutton http://www.publishandsell.com/?p=431 I’ve just finished my third podcast in an ongoing series about online self-publishing. In this podcast we start covering the eight basic concepts of online publishing that authors need to know.

As always, I appreciate your feedback.

You can also subscribe to the podcast series via iTunes.

If you would like any other specific subjects covered in upcoming podcasts just let me know!

Henry Hutton

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]]> http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/02/15/self-publishing-podcast-3-important-concepts-of-online-self-publishing-is-now-available/feed/ Ive just finished my third podcast in an ongoing series about online self-publishing. In this podcast we start covering the eight basic concepts of online publishing that authors need to know. As always, I appreciate your feedback. You can also subscribe to the podcast series via iTunes. If you would like any other specific subjects covered in upcoming podcasts just let me know! Henry Hutton PublishandSell.com Ive just finished my third podcast in an ongoing series about online self-publishing. In this podcast we start covering the eight basic concepts of online publishing that authors need to know. As always, I appreciate your feedback. You can [...] DIY Publishing, self-publishing, author, book, book publishing, Lulu, CreateSpace, Henry Hutton, PublishandSell.com Self-Publishing Podcast 2, “What is online self-publishing?” is now available. http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/02/06/podcast-2-what-is-online-self-publishing-is-now-available/ http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/02/06/podcast-2-what-is-online-self-publishing-is-now-available/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:23:31 +0000 Henry Hutton http://www.publishandsell.com/?p=381 I’ve just finished my second podcast in an ongoing series about online self-publishing. Over the next few weeks we’ll be covering some of the basic concepts regarding how online self-publishing sites like Lulu, CreateSpace and others really work. As always, I appreciate your feedback.

You can also subscribe to the podcast series via iTunes.

If you would like any other specific subjects covered in upcoming podcasts just let me know!

Henry Hutton

PublishandSell.com

]]> http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/02/06/podcast-2-what-is-online-self-publishing-is-now-available/feed/ Ive just finished my second podcast in an ongoing series about online self-publishing. Over the next few weeks well be covering some of the basic concepts regarding how online self-publishing sites like Lulu, CreateSpace and others really work. As always, I appreciate your feedback. You can also subscribe to the podcast series via iTunes. If you would like any other specific subjects covered in upcoming podcasts just let me know! Henry Hutton PublishandSell.com Ive just finished my second podcast in an ongoing series about online self-publishing. Over the next few weeks well be covering some of the basic concepts regarding how online self-publishing sites like Lulu, CreateSpace and others [...] Self-Publishing Podcast, Episode 1–Welcome! http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/01/16/podcast-episode-1-welcome/ http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/01/16/podcast-episode-1-welcome/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2009 01:55:52 +0000 Henry Hutton http://www.publishandsell.com/?p=192 I’ve just finished my first audio podcast that begins an ongoing series about online self-publishing. I hope you enjoy it, and together I hope we can make your 2009 publishing efforts a success.

You can also subscribe to the podcast series via iTunes.

If you would like any other specific subjects covered in upcoming podcasts just let me know!

Henry Hutton

PublishandSell.com

]]> http://www.publishandsell.com/2009/01/16/podcast-episode-1-welcome/feed/ Ive just finished my first audio podcast that begins an ongoing series about online self-publishing. I hope you enjoy it, and together I hope we can make your 2009 publishing efforts a success. You can also subscribe to the podcast series via iTunes. If you would like any other specific subjects covered in upcoming podcasts just let me know! Henry Hutton PublishandSell.com Ive just finished my first audio podcast that begins an ongoing series about online self-publishing. I hope you enjoy it, and together I hope we can make your 2009 publishing efforts a success. You can also subscribe to the podcast series [...] Henry Hutton DIY Publishing, self-publishing, author, book, book publishing, Lulu, CreateSpace, Henry Hutton, PublishandSell.com