tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post1460180081483112085..comments2023-10-12T15:03:15.389+01:00Comments on Lindsay's Romantics: Kimm Walker: self-publishing a memoirLindsay Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11513558547686982857noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-33661145174969646502010-06-09T09:42:15.501+01:002010-06-09T09:42:15.501+01:00Hi Everybody, sorry for not getting back to you al...Hi Everybody, sorry for not getting back to you all sooner. It's a bit manic here at the moment. I've just been involved in a collaborative book project, which was launched this week. Lindsay is kindly letting me post again next week with details of that exciting venture.<br /><br />Thanks for all the good wishes. This is the second time Lindsay's invited me to post here and you are a fantastic group.<br /><br />Linda Blanche asked about amazon. In the UK my book went up on amazon.co.uk automatically via the ISBN. A salesman phoned to see if I was interested in their fulfillment programme (send them 50books for their warehouse) and helped me set up the picture and links. The USA version is pod via Createspace so automatically appeared on amazon.com. As soon as I find a small block of time and one of my technically minded sons is available I'll try to get it set up as an ebook.<br /><br />The quality control points have clearly struck a cord with you all. The best feedback is when readers come back for more copies.KBWalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06641635224743329013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-13477327580872307352010-06-09T07:46:23.928+01:002010-06-09T07:46:23.928+01:00Kimm: thanks for not pulling punches on the need f...Kimm: thanks for not pulling punches on the need for a quality product professionally packaged. It matters little whether it is indie authoring via POD or via ebook, we are shouldering up to the multi-nationals as we display our wares for readers - and readers don't take prisoners.<br /><br />I wish you well with "A Life Less Lost".Linda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-496337753391195432010-06-08T21:05:04.260+01:002010-06-08T21:05:04.260+01:00HI Kimm,
Thanks for the information. It's alwa...HI Kimm,<br />Thanks for the information. It's always very interesting to me how some things are done differently in the UK than in the US. I also agree it is definitely more difficult to get a good, quality print book published than it is to get it into an ebook. And the price is definitely a huge consideration. A really BIG part of self-publishing is dedication. Congrats on publishing your memoir. Wishing you many sales!Rebecca J Vickeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00546468496288447253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-7283946093158289482010-06-08T18:51:19.886+01:002010-06-08T18:51:19.886+01:00KIMM--you have given us a clear picture of the unv...KIMM--you have given us a clear picture of the unvarnished truth. Some authors are able to self-publish more easily than others.Me? I'd never get it done, but I have several dear friends who have succeeded because their store of knowledge concerning technicalities is far greater than mine. I applaud all of you who are courageous and savvy, as well. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-53335798846203953542010-06-08T18:07:32.061+01:002010-06-08T18:07:32.061+01:00Great post, Kimm.
I can't stress enough how ...Great post, Kimm. <br /><br />I can't stress enough how important it is to proofread, edit and use extra eyes. I could go through my own work fifty times and still miss the obvious.Bekki Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437144729824303058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-31013833015984311892010-06-08T17:16:39.905+01:002010-06-08T17:16:39.905+01:00Hi Kimm, great point that authors need to put in t...Hi Kimm, great point that authors need to put in their minds: it's not the easy way!<br /><br />Congrats on your success with your memoir.LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-56741371179137801952010-06-08T17:13:04.155+01:002010-06-08T17:13:04.155+01:00Kimm,
Thanks so much for sharing. The same issues ...Kimm,<br />Thanks so much for sharing. The same issues you brought up, making sure the manuscript is as good as it can be, cover art, editing, were all things I had to tackle with self publishing. It's very time consuming. I agree - you have to be 100% dedicated to getting it right and the biggest thing I learned - have patience. Thanks for sharing your experience.<br /><br />StephStephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-78331775584319459842010-06-08T15:00:27.397+01:002010-06-08T15:00:27.397+01:00Hi Kimm. thanks for the info.
You managed to keep...Hi Kimm. thanks for the info.<br /><br />You managed to keep your book's price relatively low, even though you said it's hard to do. Is it because you sell direct? And how did you get it on amazon?<br /><br />Thanks.Linda Banchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143074276306710646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-81170182180226772082010-06-08T10:00:30.841+01:002010-06-08T10:00:30.841+01:00Kimm, thanks for sharing the print book angle of s...Kimm, thanks for sharing the print book angle of self-publishing.<br /><br />I know a few authors who are happy with Lulu and with CreateSpace, especially those authors who already have an established readership.Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350339348313810194.post-19275788991331165182010-06-08T09:45:46.825+01:002010-06-08T09:45:46.825+01:00Hi Kimm, thanks for sharing your useful insights i...Hi Kimm, thanks for sharing your useful insights into self-publishing. As I live in the UK as you do (and we are friends!) I find your insights on how to self-publish in Britain very useful.<br /><br />I wish you much success with your memoir and I know you have had success with it, both here and in the USA.Lindsay Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513558547686982857noreply@blogger.com