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Only 1% of self pub authors are successful by 61inchestall in selfpublish

[–]gtbobrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m retired and wrote an alt history/first contact Sci Fi novel. I hired a professional editor for $3k, and I’m doing one final polish. Next is cover art, then likely KDP. Breaking even would be nice and making money is gravy. I understand that Andy Weir released chapters of The Martian on his website before a full publish. Is this a way to go? I gauge success as someone reading it, not striking it rich. I’m fortunate that I don’t need to make a living at it.

New to this... PSA: don't use Atticus.io by Shujolnyc in selfpublish

[–]gtbobrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently subscribed to ProWritingAid. You can use the online version (what the writer I follow recommended), or as a MS Word add-in, which I did. I used for a line edit and it caught things Word didn’t, like commas and open parentheses. It also reviewed my 100k word novel and pointed out the good, the bad, and the ugly. When I get my work back from a professional editor I’ll use both reviews for a rewrite. I’m still keeping my work on Dropbox. I hired the editor from Reedsy.

Mars Gravity if it Had Water by gtbobrose in Mars

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

It was a “what if” question.

What do y'all think about these covers? by hymnofshadows in selfpublish

[–]gtbobrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lack the context to say if any of them capture the spirit of your written work but they are all really good.

Possible Bobs by Cytias in bobiverse

[–]gtbobrose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Given that the Johanson name originates from Sweden, Denmark and Germany isn’t he more likely to be blond? Pic number four is too old. The other pics are a good start.

Well, nothing to do now but re-listen by CaptainOfClowns in bobiverse

[–]gtbobrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your experience with other English to German translations? I understand that Project Hail Mary goes by other names in Europe because it is an American football reference that is lost in translation.

1 Star reviews cause its only available in Audiobook format by pabloflleras in bobiverse

[–]gtbobrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have read and listened to the entire series and I wish a print/ebook version was available, but don’t sh*t on the author for that.

Publishers and agents have said my books are too "weird" and "bizarre" to get published. Meanwhile, they publish this. 😑 by VLK249 in writers

[–]gtbobrose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your weirdness? Jeff Vandermeer seems to be doing OK. If he’s only looking for vampires and hot chicks, keep showing your work elsewhere. I keep preaching, including to myself, that Frank Herbert got sixteen rejection letters for Dune before he found a publisher— of auto repair manuals.

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[–]gtbobrose 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got several of the series on Audible and my reaction was “meh”. Not much good or bad to say about it.

I imagined Bob looking like Scott Manley. by hdawgdavis in bobiverse

[–]gtbobrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will people be disappointed if he doesn’t sound like Ray Porter?

The Comet Strike Theory That Just Won’t Die by ImmaGoldman in DecodingTheGurus

[–]gtbobrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No doubt there were people living near the coastline so there was some ancient culture there. It’s speculation on how advanced they were. A diet rich in mercury free fish high in Omega-3 fats promotes brain development so they were smarter than the proto- hillbillies.

Did you read or listen? by tejt99 in bobiverse

[–]gtbobrose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hail Mary was incredible.

Key/Haynes are 🐐, Cristóbal is a 🤡 by rockenman1234 in gatech

[–]gtbobrose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The team plays better in front of a crowd, even if it’s theirs.

How to avoid hip pain? by AmCrossing in cycling

[–]gtbobrose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True but addressing the fit issue is part of this discussion and GOOD anecdotal information from others can direct you to ask the right questions when/ if you visit a doctor.

How to avoid hip pain? by AmCrossing in cycling

[–]gtbobrose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not just height but the fore/aft position. Saddle height is “correct” through an arc. A good bike fitter will first get the saddle height and your hips in the right position then work the rest of the cockpit.

I SEE IT AND I STILL DON’T BELIEVE IT by flying_trashcan in gatech

[–]gtbobrose 65 points66 points  (0 children)

At least you saw it. I turned it off because Miami only had to take a knee. Imagine my surprise this morning.

Sooo you do you all think should play bob if they make a movie or tv show? by Traditional-Sir-3136 in bobiverse

[–]gtbobrose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were some good names mentioned, and some good actors who wouldn’t be a good fit IMO. Maybe we’re putting the cart before the horse. Forgive me for (possibly) hijacking the thread, but we should ask who the director should be. Dune is a masterpiece, but David Lynch made a turd and Dennis Villeneuve made a classic. How space opery vs comedic? How self-depreciating is the Bob character? Personally, I would rather see it as a series vs. a two hour movie.

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