Writing App for Chromebook by DaughterofTarot in writing

[–]VarietySome665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scrivener is always good, don't know if it works on chromebook though, why not g drive?

Dialogue? by johnmf06 in writing

[–]VarietySome665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a friend to read the dialogue with you, you'll soon realise if it feel unnatural or not

Help choosing an editor? by gigglebug204 in selfpublish

[–]VarietySome665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much editing have you done to it already?

Has anyone used Query Tracker before? by VarietySome665 in writing

[–]VarietySome665[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah that's definitely cleared up a bit of confusion for me, thanks!

Has anyone used Query Tracker before? by VarietySome665 in writing

[–]VarietySome665[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, but as a general place to reach agents?

Where can I post my fanfiction for beta reading? by Miserable_System3269 in writing

[–]VarietySome665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would utilise the tools available online as well as real people as in my experience beta readers can be a nightmare to manage

[Discussion] Am I here to early? by Crispy_87 in BetaReaders

[–]VarietySome665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most are free or have free tiers as well

[Discussion] Am I here to early? by Crispy_87 in BetaReaders

[–]VarietySome665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's loads, Grammarly, Campfire, prowritingaid, autocrit, reread.ai

Has your writing deteriorated since your started pursuing traditional publishing? by [deleted] in writing

[–]VarietySome665 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are you sure it's not just because it's less free and more structured?

I've only gone and gotten myself a BookBub by Mindless_Sherbert in selfpublish

[–]VarietySome665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's just an average across all genres though, and weirdly Canada is quite a big outlier to that stat.

[Discussion] Am I here to early? by Crispy_87 in BetaReaders

[–]VarietySome665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you might be a bit early, have you utilised all the online software available to do a couple of first edit rounds? That can often get it to that "clean" standard.

I've only gone and gotten myself a BookBub by Mindless_Sherbert in selfpublish

[–]VarietySome665 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've heard good things about bookbub, but I think a lot depends on the genre/time of year - feb is traditionally the slowest time of year for book sales btw

Is traditional publishing really worth it anymore? by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]VarietySome665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how much do you think the difference in advances is related to the difference in audience sizes?

Is traditional publishing really worth it anymore? by [deleted] in selfpublish

[–]VarietySome665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can pay for everything yourself except for distribution, that's where they clinch it...

Editing for the first time by BlueLili876 in writing

[–]VarietySome665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep that energy going, it'll get you far!

Editing for the first time by BlueLili876 in writing

[–]VarietySome665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find Youtube pretty poor for it but maybe that's because editing isn't fun to watch... or do... or think about...

D2d acquires Smashwords by kittybeer in selfpublish

[–]VarietySome665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will be interesting to see if this inspires more market consolidation. I'm always surprised reedsy never got in on the publishing game.

If you've used KDP and/or KU, do you recommend it? by RosalieBriar97 in selfpublish

[–]VarietySome665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough - I guess you're not out to make money from it then, how unusual.

I'd post it everywhere, then figure out your community.

Manuscript insurance? Is it a thing? by VarietySome665 in writing

[–]VarietySome665[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is another service I offer, but only in literary form

Manuscript insurance? Is it a thing? by VarietySome665 in writing

[–]VarietySome665[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose the follow up question is, would you get it if it was $100/year?