tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post2235919541534445540..comments2023-06-08T10:22:04.309-04:00Comments on A writer's journey...: The Business Side of WritingCarolyn Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-2610116002256561682013-01-23T20:33:58.605-05:002013-01-23T20:33:58.605-05:00Great points! It can be challenging to flip the sw...Great points! It can be challenging to flip the switch from writer to entrepreneur. Or so it seems to me, anyway. :DSonia G Medeiroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769867586033748973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-30032430898814929592013-01-21T19:46:56.518-05:002013-01-21T19:46:56.518-05:00Thank you, Doris. So true--on all counts. Thank you, Doris. So true--on all counts. Carolyn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-26893622102599954082013-01-21T18:16:00.358-05:002013-01-21T18:16:00.358-05:00Carolyn, great article!
No one ever made money by...Carolyn, great article! <br />No one ever made money by writing a book, only buy selling it. No matter if selling it to a big publisher or selling it via self-publishing. <br />And this is a great time to be a self-publisher: Never before was it so easy and most important FREE to reach potential readers through forums such as Goodreads, Wattpad, Biblio and through the Social Communities. Instead of spending money for expensive ads, writers can generate their own following. <br />It is also easier than ever to combine all these social media sites and do one post, that is automatically transferred to all other sites. Don't work hard, work smart!<br /><br />Your analogy, comparing average businesses with the writing business was a great idea!Doris-Maria Heilmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538282947101136140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-24751478479895464002013-01-21T07:28:13.258-05:002013-01-21T07:28:13.258-05:00Christina, exactly. Sadly too many authors view t...Christina, exactly. Sadly too many authors view their fellow authors as stiff competition and it brings out their fangs.Carolyn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-20221660514395030122013-01-21T07:27:33.146-05:002013-01-21T07:27:33.146-05:00Thank you, Betty. You are an inspiration to me. ...Thank you, Betty. You are an inspiration to me. Keep writing and keep shining.Carolyn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-91753933992149277582013-01-20T17:22:20.964-05:002013-01-20T17:22:20.964-05:00Great advice. I have found that by working with ot...Great advice. I have found that by working with others, we have found the most mutual success and have made a few friends along the way! Thanks for including this point.CF Winnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007781832326693877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-53001797111568299842013-01-20T16:35:21.091-05:002013-01-20T16:35:21.091-05:00OMG, what a thorough article, Carolyn!!! Makes me ...OMG, what a thorough article, Carolyn!!! Makes me tired to read about what all I had to do...and what I still need to work on...after twelve years of writing novels. Yikes! <br /><br />Thanks for helping so many others out here, Carolyn. Love your books...and you! And thanks for voting for me in the Shortys. You are so loyal...<br /><br />Hugs - Betty DravisBetty Dravishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07592031475090114019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-64851462412800528382013-01-20T15:40:14.220-05:002013-01-20T15:40:14.220-05:00Thank you, Tracy. Glad you found it beneficial. ...Thank you, Tracy. Glad you found it beneficial. I think it's important for all of us to reflect on these facts. <br /><br />You bring up neglecting the marketing aspect. That's another blog post all together--balancing marketing and finding time to write. Tricky! lolCarolyn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-54160444700704808052013-01-20T15:38:20.261-05:002013-01-20T15:38:20.261-05:00Pleasure, James. Things definitely do take time, ...Pleasure, James. Things definitely do take time, and take comfort in the fact I believe most self-published authors have learned at least some aspect the hard way. I know I have.<br /><br />Best wishes in 2013 to you, as well, James.Carolyn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-92176921401683781702013-01-20T15:36:52.311-05:002013-01-20T15:36:52.311-05:00Thank you, Renee. It is so true isn't it? So...Thank you, Renee. It is so true isn't it? Some seem to think the readers will come to them. <br /><br />You bring up another good point, as well, respect for others in our field. Even businesses need to be respectful of their competition or risk the loss of sales.Carolyn Arnoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14848484073538930315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-49651663010834622592013-01-20T15:09:52.811-05:002013-01-20T15:09:52.811-05:00This was an excellent post, Carolyn, and I needed ...This was an excellent post, Carolyn, and I needed to hear it! I have been neglecting the marketing side lately, and it's affected my sales. Imagine that :). Thank you for making so much sense! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075329425183515557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-12966753746857818072013-01-20T14:44:30.345-05:002013-01-20T14:44:30.345-05:00Thanks for sharing, Carolyn. You certainly have gi...Thanks for sharing, Carolyn. You certainly have given me much to think about; places where I can adjust my thinking or take something to another level. I've been doing this for a few years now with minimal success, but sometimes they just take time. Right? I have learned a few of these things the hard way already, so it's very good that you put it out there for the beginning writers to see and be able to plan accordingly.<br />Hope the New Year is treating you and yours well.<br /><br />-James<br />http://jamesgarciajr.blogspot.com/James Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1655925037104310209.post-83951601573900981082013-01-20T14:18:04.859-05:002013-01-20T14:18:04.859-05:00Great post. In my opinion, so many indie authors ...Great post. In my opinion, so many indie authors neglect the business side, but at the same time wonder why no one is buying their books. You have to market and know the business side to be successful. And I'm also amazed at some authors who are snarky to people...would you do this if it was your boss or co-worker? Doubtful. So why would you do this to your followers? Just my thoughts :)Renee Pawlishhttp://www.reneepawlish.comnoreply@blogger.com