I’ve been writing seriously for ten years, finished three novels and haven’t published any of them. My third book will see the light of day in a published form later this year or early next year. Fortunately I’m retired and am in good shape financially as I don’t expect to make any money on my books. If I break even financially I’d consider it a total win.
My beta readers enjoyed my book and I got good comments from my editor in between the thousand smaller things that need fixing. Not sure about marketing help. I’ve had friends who spent more to sell each copy of their book than the selling price. Not sure I’m willing to do that.
I keep writing my Substack column and reach out to readers. I might even sell a few copies of my book.
Thanks for sharing your experience and get another reality check.
Shepherd was able to get away with his prank more easily in the 1950s because of the closed-shop nature of mass media then. In the 21st century some keyboard warrior would have pulled the rug out from under him pretty quicky.
I’ve been writing seriously for ten years, finished three novels and haven’t published any of them. My third book will see the light of day in a published form later this year or early next year. Fortunately I’m retired and am in good shape financially as I don’t expect to make any money on my books. If I break even financially I’d consider it a total win.
My beta readers enjoyed my book and I got good comments from my editor in between the thousand smaller things that need fixing. Not sure about marketing help. I’ve had friends who spent more to sell each copy of their book than the selling price. Not sure I’m willing to do that.
I keep writing my Substack column and reach out to readers. I might even sell a few copies of my book.
Thanks for sharing your experience and get another reality check.
Shepherd was able to get away with his prank more easily in the 1950s because of the closed-shop nature of mass media then. In the 21st century some keyboard warrior would have pulled the rug out from under him pretty quicky.
Great article, Ray!