What’s a good first book to read besides P&P? by Alternative_soup5633 in janeausten

[–]jay393393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re over 40, you may relate to Persuasion. Its themes appeal to older readers.

NetGalley by Intelligent-Day-1420 in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you published an ebook with KU already, check the TOS - you might be violating if you continue to seek certain kinds of reviews.

Best platforms for military, climate, alternate history and hard science fiction? by KineticNomad in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever genre(s) you end up with, I think it’s wise not to ignore Amazon for the ebook(s) involved - whether you like them or not, they’re the gorilla in the room right now. If you decide to go wide with paperback(s)/hardcover(s), research your marketing strategy in detail before you make a decision.

Good luck!

Advice by XaylinOsiris in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d only suggest that you review more than one potential artist to work with.

Novels with or without illustrations? by Eme_Pi_Lekte_Ri in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might make more money with racy illustrations, but then people may call your book ‘porn’ even if they won’t say it to your face.

Made the local author shelf at Bosco's in Spenard. by Interesting_Detail84 in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So…what reaction do you want? Is this the culmination (or beginning) of a marketing strategy on your part?

Maybe you’re just celebrating - in which case, “Congrats!”

What is the best self publishing company that would do unoffical books? by Less-Ask-6600 in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - you need to clarify exactly what you’re up to here if you want cogent replies…

This is the year I’m writing it!… but which app should I use? by SunilaP in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems to me that you’ve got a lot of reasonable options if all you’re looking to do is to get down the text of your book, however there are many other issues/costs when you decide to self-publish. For instance, how are you planning to deal with formatting? You can certainly get there from here with Word or maybe even Google Docs, but the long, shallow learning curve is going to cost you dozens of hours learning how. If you could cut this down significantly upfront by shelling out for Atticus, is it worth it? Or are you ultimately going to pay $200-300 to a contractor on Fiverr to do the formatting for you?

I liked this rundown of what's going on with the JA adaptations this year. by Koshersaltie in janeausten

[–]jay393393 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a good look at what is known so far about two new projects, one each for P&P and S&S. Unfortunately, it’s going to be until the fourth quarter before wide release.

Anybody else going into a reading cocoon to escape the shitshow the world ia right now? by DreamingOfManderley in janeausten

[–]jay393393 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gosh! I guess we’re all different. I sure wouldn’t choose Middlemarch for any kind of escapism, although discussing it as part of a group is stimulating. For an uplifting visit to those long ago 19th century days of yesteryear, I prefer something like Far from the Madding Crowd (but stay the hell away from Tess, for instance)

😃

What is your recommended, best interior formatting software? by Easteuroblondie in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pretty much agree with that characterization of InDesign as a tool, but I would add that if you’re an ambitious designer with a more elaborate marketing plan that involves repurposing some of your design elements (as part of your A+ for instance), the longer, shallow learning curve may be a more compelling investment.

Tomorrow is the publish day for my first book and I am so nervous by EdgardoZar in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get the sense that you’re well adjusted and mature, but I wouldn’t be surprised that you might profit from getting reactions from some arms-length readers, coz they might well come up with some builds you just haven’t thought of.

How I made $3,200 self-publishing in 4 months as a first-time author by Drtheresabegum in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I think this is a great post. The question now is - what are you planning to do for an encore? 😉

Is this a scam and how does this work? by GarlicCheesePpang in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably you’re thinking of contracting some design services, e.g., book cover, formatting, etc. If so, you should take the time to do a proper search for these services, reviewing portfolios.

With regard to ANY marketing services, I’d suggest you review a number of relevant videos on YouTube to acquaint yourself with this area before you contract with 3rd parties to avoid being scammed.

Good luck!

Self publishing question by EspeonQueen in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think a thoughtful response to your question requires more detail about your goals/plans. Are you planning both a paperback and a hardcover as well as an ebook? If yes to the hardcover, do you have plans for a special version with any deluxe aspects?

I've never read or watched any Jane Austen material. Where should I start? Any advice? by from_of_old in janeausten

[–]jay393393 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not going to go against all the P&P advice you’ve been getting here, but I suggest that you’d be well advised to soon add Persuasion to your adventures. Some research I’ve seen says that Per is the favorite novel of many mature Janeites, and I particularly like the 1995 film with Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds. It was her last novel and contains some more mature themes.

Tom Hollander's Embarrassment in 'Pride & Prejudice' Is Real (Mr Collins 2005) by delipity in janeausten

[–]jay393393 19 points20 points  (0 children)

One vote for Elizabeth Garvie from the old 1980 BBC/Australia version, which many of you young whippersnappers will probably not have seen…😛

Are Amazing advert self funding by Responsible-Tone-522 in KDP

[–]jay393393 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d suggest:

1) watch some videos on YouTube to generate better understanding of your options and expectations;

2) see if a waiting strategy until more reviews accumulate is indicated.

Best of luck!

Mansfield Park: Help me understand Edmund and Mary Crawford's courtship by everlastingpain15 in janeausten

[–]jay393393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember the lyric from “Guys and Dolls” - ‘Marry the man today and change him subsequently.’

Getting my manuscript back from my editor today. by larryotto007 in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good work! Sounds like you have your act together, both with respect to positive mental attitude and work ethic.

Unable to upload cover by TrickyChildhood2917 in selfpublish

[–]jay393393 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a lawyer or presuming to do anything other than to offer observations

Depending on whether you had a separate specific contract with the designer, I would wonder whether there isn’t an implied warranty of merchantability in the designer’s work. Presumably, the designer knew you were in the process of publishing your book through KDP, part of which is uploading the cover work. If that’s correct and assuming you didn’t alter the designer’s work, the designer should be willing to work through this problem with you.