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WilsonSmith

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16. book publication

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Original post)

Wed Aug 28, 2013, 06:47 AM

Aug 2013

Yep, I completely agree with the fact that E-book publication is truly cheaper and better that an agent. If you talk about me about the e-book publishing then surely there will be the point when you will have enough of the material to mention while writing in the book.

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E-book publication? How do you go about it?t Is it better/cheaper than an Agent? [View all] Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 OP

Kick and I want to proofread your steamy romance novel. NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #1

Sadly it is not a romace. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #2

Well, still, I'll bet it's good! NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #3

I'm curious about this too. And also for music. arcane1 Jun 2013 #4

It is not like there is any printing cost. Lady Freedom Returns Jun 2013 #5

I wonder too. I've seen many artists lookiing at alternatives to copyrights... arcane1 Jun 2013 #6

Publishing it at all establishes a copyright. nolabear Jun 2013 #11

Those who can actually earn a living with e-publishing are few and far between. SheilaT Jun 2013 #7

There are new gatekeepers, though. It's a whole new industry. nolabear Jun 2013 #10

I've been concerned Ace Acme Oct 2013 #19

You can do it yourself, or DavidDvorkin Jun 2013 #8

My book is out in both paper and ebook form. It does pretty well. nolabear Jun 2013 #9

Oh, and about agents, you don't pay them. Contracts vary. nolabear Jun 2013 #12

Agents don't cost anything, they take a percentage of your royalties lebaronangie Jun 2013 #13

Yes, agents take a commission, but help you earn more, overall mainer Jun 2013 #14

Isn't getting an agent very difficult? flowerbells Oct 2013 #17

Here's the thing. SheilaT Jun 2013 #15

book publication WilsonSmith Aug 2013 #16

It's free... LauraNb Oct 2013 #18