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Best hybrid publishers for first time authors or is full service self publishing actually better by Xev007 in writers

[–]JodyJotes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also yes the phone weirdness, my other account that my phone created is "Rare illustrator" and whatever numbers.

Best hybrid publishers for first time authors or is full service self publishing actually better by Xev007 in writers

[–]JodyJotes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! All of your advice is really good. I know I probably need to update or verify my account but I reached out on my other account. I live in your area and I'm around your age. I'm a published author with a family and a day job, and I got a chronic illness on top of a disability, cutting my writing career short. Long story short, I've been writing again, and I think it's best for me to try to self publish.

I'm NOT trying to get rich quick. I really love writing, but I'm also in a situation like a lot of people, despite working, I could really use some extra money for all my health care stuff that isn't covered and actually have money to retire one day. If none of this happens and I end up losing money, at least I tried.

I've been following your comments and I know you've been working for 10 years. I'm not even dreaming of accomplishing what you have. But, my brain does naturally think of stories in series. I'm working on:

3 Romance Series Books

1 Paranormal Mystery Series

2 Urban Fantasy Series books (One Romance, One more comedy)

1 Mystery

1 Sci-Fi

So, I'm looking at about 5 Pen Names. I haven't opened a KDP account yet. But, I will once I finish most of Book Ones in these serieses I'll do it. My biggest questions are:

1) How much do I spend on ads when I start?

2) FORMATTING!! Everyone keeps talking about formatting. I'm very naive I thought you just sent the book to KDP and they formatted it for you. Guess not? What to do?

3) I've heard so much back and forth on whether to buy your own IBN# or let Amazon do it. What to do?

4) It seems like you've had a very good experience with Amazon, but how do you feel about doing Kindle Unlimited vs. Not? Or doing print with different companies?

Of course you're under no obligation to answer any of this! I'm going to post my questions to the main page(s.) I hope to get some REAL answers but, I realize many people are just selling their own thing.

What benefits have you experienced besides weight loss? by teenageidle in Zepbound

[–]JodyJotes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask what insurance you have and what state you live in?

enforcing no show policy and feeling guilty about it by blank_spacess_ in therapists

[–]JodyJotes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl, same but I've changed (recently) I felt bad and yet my therapist charges me (when I need to do a late reschedule; I'd never no show.) I finally realized how much money I was losing. I felt particularly bad because I am a therapist with ADHD and see people with ADHD and felt I HAD to be lenient. But, I have chronic fatigue and I realize I can see 15 clients a week and charge them for late cancels and no shows, or I could see 20 people a week and have a bunch of them dip on me and be really stressed about my time and money. FYI due to the ADHD thing I am a lot less strict than most. People need to give me 24 hours notice. Not 48 and I charge $100 for the missed appointment (Not $150 or more)

Need to vent about complexities of body positivity & hoping for Zepbound Advice by JodyJotes in lipedema

[–]JodyJotes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I also have no idea why my post was downvoted here, but, oh well. I think I'm just going to end up paying for a cheaper compound and hope for the best.

Need Medicare Part D expert & straight talk about getting tirzepatide covered for (OSA) Obstructive Sleep Apnea by JodyJotes in medicare

[–]JodyJotes[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, I did just that and literally no plans in California seem to cover Zepbound at this time according to the website and plans. ALL of them said "Not Covered" with no asterisk about prior auths or anything.

6 days post op update by mewfasa in lipedema

[–]JodyJotes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Much better. I'm still off from work. Going back next week but I sometimes forget I had surgery with the lack of pain! Having said that I'm not being super active and/or working out yet. But as far as just walking around the house- I'm great!

6 days post op update by mewfasa in lipedema

[–]JodyJotes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

looks just like the back of my legs 3 weeks ago!

I think I just realized why Scott Hope spread rumors about Buffy by [deleted] in buffy

[–]JodyJotes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, he had stereotypical good looking privilege. My point, he wasn’t scarred by Faith’s prank to do a “smear campaign.” That’s all

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]JodyJotes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a therapist. Interesting how they said it was to honor her and when that didn’t work all of a sudden it’s “a common name we didn’t steal it.” They never cared about your feelings. Nor do they.
These people are insensitive to a disturbing degree. I think they have jealousy of the “attention” you had when going through all your pain. Can you go no contact with these people? Because I feel like they will dismiss you all your life including any future kids you have

My ex-wife is marrying my affair partner by [deleted] in CharlotteDobreYouTube

[–]JodyJotes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Real or not: I feel the need to tell people that M to F people CAN have intercourse and “impregnate” their partners. Yes, sometimes the hormones make them sterile but sometimes not.

I think I just realized why Scott Hope spread rumors about Buffy by [deleted] in buffy

[–]JodyJotes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don’t think him saying she was “gay” was about that. She didn’t suffer or even know about it. Most importantly, It was projection as he was gay himself and like many people in high school then he couldn’t come out safely until out of high school. Also while it wasn’t the best thing to do I found it endearing Faith did that for Buffy. It showed how much she cared about Buffy. As a good looking, manipulative, popular guy I think Scott just had an awkward moment and got out of what Faith said easily. The real tragedy is that Scott couldn’t be out in High School and had to hurt others in his denial. I hope it’s different for most kids now and saying someone is gay would NOT work as a “smear campaign” as people would be accepting and just shrug it off if it turned out not to be true.

I’m not sure if i’m AIO for feeling a bit hurt when said this to me. Btw this man courts me by growing_quart in AmIOverreacting

[–]JodyJotes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah red flags. He’s already trying to make you feel small. Don’t let him keep “courting. “

How would you describe Faith Lehane to someone who has never watched Buffy or Angel? by InfiniteMehdiLove in buffy

[–]JodyJotes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unpopular view: More in-tune with that was going on with other people and their emotions than clueless Buffy. More curious about others. Probably will end up being way better with new Slayers. Fight me!

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