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Edited by RicochetMKXV:
3/9/2015 12:24:37 PM
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I REALLY can't stop. Haha that's the truth of it. Maybe, hidden this far into replies, I can admit that I just sort of look for a way to justify it. I feel silly writing, no matter how much I love it. It's just not something someone gets into to 'make it' in the world. All practical parts of me tell me to go learn to do something else (and I mean, I hold a pretty good job so maybe I should focus more on that).
I've got plenty of original work! I'm just jaded and sort of assume that people will only give me a chance if there's a big name associated with what I've written. 99% of my work is original. [url=https://www.fictionpress.com/s/3208967/1/Book-1-Sovereign]This[/url] is a short and sloppy example. I just can't see any publisher paying attention to some no-name with no credentials at all, for a completely new series. Best bet seemed to be stepping in with something established to get some looks, then trying to get my own universes out there.
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I know a couple of writers who have gone the self publishing route. I know 'self publishing' is seen as a bit of a dirty word to some writers, but they're making money and getting their name out there. I also have a friend who had several short stories published online before signing on with an epublisher who specialises in short stories. Again, while she's a long way from retiring, she makes a small amount of income from her writing and gets her name known. I'd say, if you love it, don't stop doing it. And, if it's in your blood, you won't be able to stop - even if you try.
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Self publishing is a [i]very[/i] dirty term :). It's seen as sort of death knell to any attempt to make a career out of it---but stigma and fact don't line up very often. It's great to hear that you know people finding success with it. It's a little awkward sometimes to say that possible income from writing is a factor. You do it because you love it. But you can do it more if it isn't getting in the way of making a living (or, you know, helps in making a living). I doubt I'll ever make it HUGE. It'd just be nice to pick up a [i]little[/i] something, and most of all open doors so that I at least get a second look. Thanks so much for the encouragement, conversation, and curiosity. Your friends epublishing are lucky to have you around to keep them grounded and encourage them to move forward.
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Trust me. They struggled with the whole self publishing thing before going for it. They felt it somehow diminished them as writers. But times are changing. There's currently a high grossing movie in the cinemas, based on a best selling novel, based on Twilight fanfic. There are retail books sat on shelves that started as self published stories online. I understand if you want to get picked up by a proper publisher, it's still the best indication that you've 'made it', but I'm just saying. Some of those other routes aren't as dirty as you might believe.
