Writer seeking advice/help/support
Amanda on Aug 10 2010 at 2:48 pm | Filed under: Uncategorized
This was in the comments, but I thought I’d post it so you’d be sure to see it. I know there are plenty of good readers, editors, and feedback-givers out there.
Hello,
I am writing my first book after teaching in classroom over 30 years. Wanted to try something different and decided to use my journal entries regarding “culture shock” of southern girl (me) moving north(Great Barrington). Daughter lives in Mill River.
My manuscript is about 75% complete. Spoke with Susan last Friday in Troy about printing book.
Thinking about doing series on southern girl and her travels. I would appreciate any advice/help/support anyone could give me.
Telephone-413-717-4157 caller ID.
Thanks,
Nora
I haven’t hear from anyone regarding my asking for support om writing my fist book You Might Be A Southerner. Maybe I need to be more specific in my request. I am trying to make final decision about who I will submit my manuscript.
I am leaning toward Troy Book Makers but i-Universe (digital book printing) is also in contact with me. Has anyone ever dealt with the former company? I like TBC because I can make contact with real people. The other does not have New England office. (Indiana).
Please let me hear from someone with any comments you may have.
Hi Nora, I just found this site and saw your post. I live in Tolland, MA and write contemporary young adult fiction, so I don’t know how much I can help. I assume you are writing memoir or non-fiction. I’m not familiar with the companies you mentioned, but I’m planning to self-publish through Amazon.com, B&N pub-it, and Smashwords. I’m using Create Space for my print on demand books. If you are considering indie-publishing, that is the way to go. The formatting for each venue is a little different, but fairly user-friendly and by uploading to each distribution channel seperately, you can avoid watering down your profits or dealing with middlemen so to speak.
I’ve spoken with real humans at Createspace and they were somewhat helpful when i had technical difficulties with my cover art.
A great web site is Writer’s Guide to e-publishing. DD Scott is a wealth of information regarding the ins and outs of self-publishing.
I hope this helps.
Feel free to contact me off loop if you have more questions.
pjsharon64@gmail.com